Developing a rural trauma outreach program: the experience of a major health care network

J Trauma Nurs. 2013 Apr-Jun;20(2):110-6. doi: 10.1097/JTN.0b013e318296008e.

Abstract

This study describes the process undertaken by a private health care network to develop and implement an outreach program for rural level III to V trauma centers. The program provided individualized trauma program support to 18 rural out-of-network facilities. A case study and participant satisfaction survey demonstrate the experiences of rural trauma nurse coordinators working with the program. The Trauma Outreach Program presents a solution to enhance the effectiveness of regional trauma systems, lift the burden on rural facilities, and improve care for the injured patient.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Colorado
  • Community-Institutional Relations*
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Organizational Case Studies
  • Program Development / methods*
  • Rural Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Trauma Centers / organization & administration*