3 System Support and
Development

Contents

Triage and Transfer

Introduction
Triage Model
Triage Destination and Transport Times
Overtriage
Triaging the Patient in an Immediately Life-Threatening Situation
Early Hospital Notification
Early Liaison and Interhospital Transfer to Major Trauma Services
Specialist Trauma Care
Triage and Transfer Guidelines
Consultation Process

Clinical Management

Trauma Teams: Recommendations
Role of Director of Trauma Services: Recommendations

Communications

Introduction
Principles

Retrieval and Transfer

Introduction
Principles
Current and Projected Demand
Coordination and Communication
Regional Retrieval Services
Data
Education and Promotion of the Role of Retrieval Services
Medical Staffing Models
Transport Platforms and Equipment
Process

Quality Management

Introduction
Clinical Monitoring
Quality Enhancement
System Performance and Enhancement

Education and Training

Introduction
System Guidelines
Medical Education
Nursing Education
Prehospital Care Providers
Continuing Education and Professional Recertification
Rural Education
Public Education and Injury Prevention

Research, Service and Technology Developments

Introduction
Research
Service and Technology Developments

Funding

Introduction
Current Purchasing Strategies and Payment Approach
Resource Requirements
Future System Funding
Inpatients Payments and Casemix Funding - Options
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