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Jacksonville Pediatric Injury Control System: a multidisciplinary quality improvement program

P Pieper1, J J Tepas

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville 32209, USA.

International Journal of Trauma Nursing
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The Jacksonville Pediatric Injury Control System improves pediatric trauma care by measuring outcomes and controlling factors that reduce efficiency. This multidisciplinary approach focuses community professionals on achieving excellence in child injury treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma Care
  • Injury Prevention and Control

Background:

  • Pediatric trauma patient care requires a multidisciplinary approach.
  • Measuring outcomes solely by mortality and impairment is insufficient.
  • Efficiency in pediatric injury treatment is a critical factor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a system for improving pediatric trauma patient care in Jacksonville, Florida.
  • To identify and address factors hindering treatment efficiency.
  • To foster a community-wide pursuit of excellence in pediatric injury care.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of the Jacksonville Pediatric Injury Control System, a multidisciplinary forum.
  • Daily measurement of events impacting outcomes for injured children.
  • Focus on controlling factors that undermine treatment efficiency.

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Main Results:

  • The system facilitates identification, discussion, and recommendation of actions to enhance care.
  • It enables measurement of outcomes beyond mortality and impairment, including efficiency.
  • It utilizes existing resources to concentrate efforts on improving care.

Conclusions:

  • The Jacksonville Pediatric Injury Control System provides a framework for enhancing pediatric trauma care.
  • Controlling efficiency-degrading factors is essential for optimal treatment.
  • A collaborative, community-focused approach drives excellence in caring for injured children.