INNOVATIONS BACKGROUNDUnintentional injury is the leading cause of death for ages 1-44 years (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019), incurring significant medical, work, and lost costs for patients and providers. However, the synchronization of state and regional trauma systems has improved the delivery of care and outcomes of the injured trauma patient (Bradley et al., 2017;Jain et al., 2016). Studies have shown that implementing an organized system of trauma care can significantly reduce mortality (Ashley et al., 2015;Choi et al., 2021) and reduce the amount of time spent in the emergency department at referring hospitals (Dennis et al., 2016;Kappel et al., 2011).Closing the loop on an inclusive trauma system also entails the implementation of a successful trauma outreach and education program, which was mandated by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) in 2014. According to the ACS-COT requirements, the goals of outreach include improving regional outcomes of major trauma through education, participating with regional facilities in improving the trauma care system, facilitating access to trauma center resources, supporting educational programs, and advocating for legislative efforts at all levels for trauma prevention (Rotondo et al., 2014). By assisting remote facilities with networking, communication, trauma center development, and injury prevention efforts, participation in an effective outreach program can streamline care processes, decrease costs, and decrease mortality in trauma patients (Switzer & Schroder, 2019).
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