Trauma Services Program Staff Theresa Day, MSN, RN, CCRN Trauma Program Manager
The Trauma Program Manager is fundamental to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Trauma Program. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Trauma Program Manager must show evidence of educational preparation, certification and clinical experience in the field of trauma care. Key responsibilities include: organization of performance improvement activities; management of the trauma registry; and coordination of outreach education and injury prevention activities at the community, state and national levels.
Kayla Henson, MSSW Brief Intervention Social Worker
The Brief Intervention Social Worker is responsible for the Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment programs for substance use and post-traumatic stress disorder. Key responsibilities include: conducting assessments and providing brief interventions to trauma patients who screen positive for risky behavior or are at risk of developing PTSD; building and maintaining partnerships with area treatment programs, and following up with trauma patients with additional resources.
Dani Crowe, BSN, RN, CEN Pediatric Trauma Coordinator/Education Coordinator
The Pediatric Trauma Coordinator/Education Coordinator plays a key role in pediatric trauma operations, while advancing trauma education for physicians and advanced practice providers across the region. This role leads pediatric trauma performance improvement efforts to ensure high-quality care and effective systems coordination. The coordinator is responsible for organizing and directing multiple courses each year, supporting the continued education and preparedness of trauma providers. Through these efforts, the position strengthens both pediatric trauma care and regional trauma education initiatives.
Debi Tuggle, RN, CEN and DaWanda Forester, MSN, RN Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinators
Melinda Wilson, MAOL, CPC, CCEMT-P and Amber Thompson, BSN, RN, EMT Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention The Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator plays a key role in advancing injury prevention initiatives and strengthening regional trauma system collaboration. This position leads community-based prevention efforts focused on the region’s leading mechanisms of injury, while supporting trauma outreach education for EMS agencies and referring health care facilities. The coordinator works to develop partnerships across the service area, implement evidence-based prevention programs, and expand educational opportunities that promote injury reduction and improve trauma system performance. Through these efforts, the role helps extend the impact of trauma services beyond the hospital by promoting safety, education, and prevention throughout the community. The Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to monitor and continually improve structures, processes and outcomes within the institution in collaboration with the Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager. The reports generated support a number of functions, including performance improvement activities; development of research projects for publication and presentations at national meetings; and providing information to support legislative and educational initiatives, which impact the safety of our community.
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