Trauma Registry
A strong trauma program relies on collecting accurate information about every trauma patient in a consistent way. This information includes details about the injury, how it happened, and care provided before the patient arrived.
At the hospital, hospital treatment, tests and procedures performed, patient outcomes, and any complications that occurred during recovery.
Trauma data helps us better understand injuries and improve patient care. It is regularly reviewed to measure outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and support injury prevention efforts in our communities. The trauma registry team works closely with the Trauma Medical Director, Trauma Nursing Director, Trauma Nurse Coordinators, and Injury Prevention Coordinator to use this information to improve quality, performance, clinical practices, and patient safety.
The trauma registry team is made up of specially trained data professionals who collect and manage trauma patient information. These team members receive ongoing education in areas such as injury coding, injury severity scoring, and ICD-10 coding to ensure data is accurate and complete. They may also earn professional certifications in trauma data management and abstraction.
Before trauma data is submitted to state and national organizations, it goes through a thorough validation process to ensure accuracy and reliability. Data is reported to organizations such as the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP), the National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS), and the State of Idaho.
To maintain their expertise, trauma registry staff participate in ongoing education and professional development. They attend monthly Performance Improvement meetings, participate in the Trauma Education Conference, complete TQIP webinars and related learning activities, and meet continuing education requirements.