Strategic Planning for Trauma Programs

Written By Sarah Spilman

Whether a hospital is adding trauma as a new service line or ensuring the ongoing success of a current program, strategic planning is essential. Here are 5 questions that hospitals should be asking when planning strategically for their trauma programs:

  • Do we comply with state and ACS requirements?

  • Do we know our payer mix and have we utilized optimal trauma finance strategies?

  • Are we enhancing the broader trauma system?

  • What is the impact of increased trauma volumes on hospital capacity and time-sensitive services (radiology, blood bank, OR)?

  • Are we utilizing performance improvement and best practice to operate efficiently and in partnership with other service lines and departments?

Bishop+Associates can help hospital leaders as they give strategic consideration to adding a new trauma program or changing the trauma center level of designation. Contact us today to learn more.

Sarah Spilman
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