Description:

This presentation explores the evolution from trauma programs to comprehensive trauma service lines, highlighting their distinct scope, structure, and goals. Attendees will gain insights into the essential building blocks for establishing a successful trauma service line, including leadership, integration, and collaboration. The session also evaluates key financial, operational, and clinical metrics for driving growth, ensuring sustainability, and enhancing patient outcomes in this multidisciplinary field.

Objectives: 

• Differentiate between trauma programs and trauma service lines in scope, structure, and goals.
• Identify the critical building blocks to develop a successful trauma service line.
• Evaluate key financial, operational, and clinical metrics to support growth and sustainability.

Presenter: John Osborn
John Osborn has twenty years' experience in hospital administration and management, including operational leadership of Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Centers. He has particular expertise in emergency preparedness, incident management, and continuity planning, and is a member of the ASPR Incident Management Team. John is a past Treasurer of the TCAA.  

Moderator: TBD