Keywords

Military, Performance improvement, Trauma, Trauma system

Authors

1. De Jong, Marla J. PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN
2. Martin, Kathleen D. MSN, RN, CCRN
3. Huddleston, Michele MSN, RN, CCRN
4. Spott, Mary Ann MPA, MSIS, MBA, RHIA, CPHQ
5. McCoy, Jennifer MSN, RN
6. Black, Julie A. MSN, RN, CCRN
7. Bolenbaucher, Rose MSN, RN

ABSTRACT

The Joint Theater Trauma System (JTTS) is a formal system of trauma care designed to improve the medical care and outcomes for combat casualties of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. This article describes the JTTS Trauma Performance Improvement Plan and how JTTS personnel use it to facilitate performance improvement across the entire continuum of combat casualty care.