A5088533576- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Disaster Response and Management
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Leadership and Management in Organizations
- Organizational Change and Leadership
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics
- Conflict Management and Negotiation
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
- Literature, Musicology, and Cultural Analysis
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Nursing education and management
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
The Australian Prevention Partnership Centre
2023
Boston Children's Hospital
2013-2022
Youngdong University
2020
Boston Children's Museum
2014
Children's Hospital
2014
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2014
Children's Hospital Colorado
2014
University of Colorado Denver
2014
Wake Forest University
2014
Cook Children's Medical Center
2014
In Brief Objective: We discuss the strengths of medical response to Boston Marathon bombings that led excellent outcomes. Potential shortcomings were recognized, and lessons learned will provide a foundation for further improvements applicable all institutions. Background: Multiple casualty incidents from natural or man-made remain constant global threat. Adequate preparation appropriate alignment resources with immediate needs key optimal Methods: A collaborative effort among Boston's...
The summit attendees were divided into four thematically focused work groups as follows: emergency medicine/critical care/resuscitation, general trauma, neurotrauma/traumatic brain injury, and trauma systems. Each group identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats specific to their topic before the convened. Once began, each met in concurrent breakout sessions identify challenges opportunities improve pediatric care. then reconvened; ideas from shared discussed among all...
Abstract Introduction Australia has experienced sustained reductions in hepatitis C testing and treatment may miss its 2030 elimination targets. Addressing gaps community-based prescribing priority settings that did not have, or prioritise, care pathways is critical. Methods The Tasmanian Eliminate Hepatitis Outreach Project delivered a nurse-led outreach model of servicing populations the community through Statewide Sexual Health Service, supported by Eliminating partnership. Settings...
During the year, I have heard it said many times and seen several memes, making clear that no one would be sad to say goodbye 2020. We been working in unprecedented times, much of world's attention has focused on health care professionals. all face stress, at work, home, or both. Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) changed things: how we approach patients; manage their during trauma resuscitations, intubations, cardiopulmonary resuscitation; interface with patients, families, our colleagues,...
As long as I can remember, the saying "You should learn something new every day" has been an important principle in my life. Lifelong learners find opportunities for learning all they do. It is a dynamic process, which encompasses both one's personal and professional life—whether it self-discovery, such realizing better sleep habits when consistently doing yoga, or realm mastering formula calculating size of endotracheal tube, participating elective continuing education activities, obtaining...
Background. Our institution implemented an Inpatient Child Passenger Safety (CPS) program for hospitalized children to improve knowledge and compliance with the Massachusetts CPS law, requiring less than 8 years old or 57 inches tall be secured in a car seat when motor vehicle. Methods. After Program was piloted on 3 units 2009, expanded all inpatient 2010. A computerized nursing assessment tool identifies need of consult education and/or seat. Results. With Program, 3650 have been assessed,...
As we celebrate the 200th birthday of Florence Nightingale, are reminded that she was founder modern nursing. many us know, in addition to managing and training nurses, cared for wounded soldiers during Crimean War. a result her leadership, dedication, resilience, gave nursing favorable reputation became an icon Victorian culture. The most notable me persona "The Lady with Lamp," making rounds at night ("Florence Nightingale," 2019). She first trauma nurse. There have been situations over...
The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) has experienced tremendous grown both nationally and globally over the last 20 years. STN Board Directors is committed to ensuring that members have tools they need provide highest level trauma care. development a wide range educational courses, expansion resources, partnership with Journal Nursing, determination ensure formation nursing certification examination are just few examples how serves its members. With these visionary plans innovative thinking,...
Background: The American College of Surgeons (ACS), Committee on Trauma, trauma center verification process is designed to help hospitals improve care. Due the COVID-19 pandemic social distancing restrictions, performing virtual site visits was piloted. Objective: purpose this article describe first pilot ACS pediatric reverification visit performed in United States. Methods: This a descriptive review 2020 Level I visit. In-person checklists were altered adjust format. All documents,...
As I contemplated what message to write, couldn't help but be drawn the issue that seems most prominent, not only in recent past for many years our nation. When contributing Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) Statement Change (STN, 2020), visceral feeling elicited by statement "optimal trauma care and racism cannot coexist" was profound. The also recognized we, as a society, have long way go commitment encourage diversity, advocate inclusion, equity, social justice all. Since this statement, STN...
I believe the effects of communication are essential to relationships, both professional and private. Communication itself may seem simple, but there is always chance that a misunderstanding will lead mistrust, negativity, poor interpersonal or action errors. Successful far more than sharing information. It can build avoid conflicts, contribute better decision-making (Smarp, 2020). When reflecting on situations where successful skills were either used effectively not displayed at all,...
The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is a nonprofit organization, established more than 25 years ago, governed by its members for the pursuit common objectives. Those objectives are defined in STN's mission and summarized vision, “To be premier global nursing organization across trauma continuum” (STN, n.d.). These fundamental principles on which strategic plan built. was developed with member input has five overarching goals: advocacy, knowledge sharing, leadership, quality, alliance...
Background: Limited guidance exists for pediatric trauma centers (PTCs) regarding best practice measuring and reviewing performance improvement (PI) in the child physical abuse population. To move PTC programs toward standardized guidelines PI practices, current points of consensus among level 1 2 PTCs across United States were assessed. Methods: Utilizing a two-round, modified Delphi methodology, electronic surveys distributed to program managers coordinators representing 125 PTCs. Survey...
It has been my honor to serve as STN's 25th president and an even greater alongside on the shoulders of so many passionate compassionate nurses. Nurse members don't just belong STN—They bring out best in STN. Your commitment delivery optimal trauma care all people globally built STN into a preeminent, global nursing organization. The origins started early 1980s with emergence role program coordinator. Trauma nurses, who shared common purpose develop centralized information center create...
Despite the fact that unintentional injury is leading cause of death in United States for ages 1–44 years from 1981 to 2019 (Centers Disease Control and Prevention, 2021), many trauma programs continue struggle with limited resources or "buy-in" leadership, administration, staff needed maintain an optimal system. There are roles within system deliver a range care injured patients. Each person important has potential be impactful along continuum care. The program nurse coordinator manager...
Almost 17 years ago, I took the role of Trauma Program Manager an American College Surgeons (ACS) Level Pediatric Center. One first things did was to become a member Society Nurses (STN). As experienced critical care trauma nurse, position with confidence but admittedly had lot learn. After joining STN, suddenly network like-minded colleagues, answers questions, and much-needed welcomed advice. My respect for STN Board Directors developed as observed their mission vision. Over years, my...
Over the past year, due to pandemic, many organizations and institutions have had pivot adapt. Those who work in trauma a lot of experience being resilient changing course during normal times. So, it is not surprising that challenges presented these uncertain times were met head-on by Society Trauma Nurses (STN). The STN has stood firm on its mission ensure optimal care across continuum world while guided core values collaboration, education, innovation, leadership, mentoring, injury...
This season, in the northern hemisphere, is typically one of new beginnings, not only for blooming flowers and glowing brides but also Society Trauma Nurses (STN) organization. The STN Board Directors orientation would have started newly elected board members after TraumaCon 2021. Because COVID-19 pandemic its impact on strategic organizational activities, voted to approve a 1-year delay succession remain their positions until 2022 Spring conference. I want thank faith they put me lead this...