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The trauma registry: a method for providing regional system audit using the microcomputer
Abstract:
Medical accountability is an essential component of a system for trauma care. The microcomputerized regional trauma registry provides a simple method of providing accountability by integrating medical and system information to evaluate quality of care, adequacy of system criteria, and system compliance. The regional trauma registry is developed by identifying all patients who are suspected or known to have sustained a serious injury, whether or not they received trauma system care, and documenting their course from initial contact through final disposition. The microcomputer provides an inexpensive and readily available method for storing and evaluating the database. Information derived from the regional trauma registry is useful for profiling the nature and extent of trauma and for monitoring and modifying the system to improve patient access and medical care.
Insights
A microcomputerized regional trauma registry enhances medical accountability in trauma care. This system tracks patient data to evaluate care quality and improve system efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Care Systems
- Health Informatics
- Medical Accountability
Background:
- Medical accountability is crucial for effective trauma care systems.
- Evaluating quality of care, system criteria, and compliance is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a microcomputerized regional trauma registry.
- To demonstrate its utility in enhancing medical accountability and trauma care.
Main Methods:
- Developed a regional trauma registry identifying all serious injury patients.
- Documented patient courses from initial contact to final disposition.
- Utilized microcomputers for inexpensive database storage and evaluation.
Main Results:
- The registry integrates medical and system information for comprehensive evaluation.
- Microcomputers offer a cost-effective solution for data management.
- Information aids in profiling trauma extent and monitoring system performance.
Conclusions:
- The microcomputerized regional trauma registry is a valuable tool for medical accountability.
- It facilitates continuous monitoring and modification of trauma systems.
- Improves patient access and the overall quality of medical care.