Developing a pediatric trauma system in Tuscany, Italy: a case study in transformative change.
J Trauma
; 71(5): 1442-6, 2011 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Trauma is the leading cause of death and disability in Italy among patients aged between 1 year and 19 years. To transform its fragmented regional pediatric trauma system to a more organized and efficient spoke and hub model, Tuscany has developed a partnership with physicians from the United States to facilitate the process and to implement a series of strategic system changes to create the first pediatric trauma center in Italy.METHODS:
After establishing a multidisciplinary and institutional task force, a rigorous needs assessment was conducted to evaluate resources and develop a strategic timeline with specific project goals. Once an intensive educational program was completed, a series of system changes were made in Tuscany to create a full-service pediatric trauma center. Once accomplished, regional changes were enacted to divert the most severely injured children to the new center.RESULTS:
In <3 years, a full-service pediatric trauma center was developed and ingratiated into the adult trauma system. All these changes were achieved through relentless administrative support, creation of a strong sense of urgency, and empowerment of innovators and early adopters to effect change.CONCLUSION:
Through a comprehensive process including early extensive system analysis leading to educational interventions and organizational changes, the Anna Meyer Children's Hospital has developed the first Italian pediatric trauma center.
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Assunto principal:
Inovação Organizacional
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Pediatria
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Centros de Traumatologia
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article