Accession Number:

ADA556191

Title:

Joint Theater Trauma System: Strategic Overview

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY FALLS CHURCH VA DEFENSE HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Personal Author(s):

• Eastridge, Brian

Report Date:

2011-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

60.0

Abstract:

JTTS Mission Improve organization and delivery of trauma care Improve communication among clinicians in the evacuation chain to ensure continuity of care and access to data Populate the JTTR to evaluate care provided, document outcomes, and facilitate conduct of formal research Evaluate and recommend new equipment or medical supplies for use in theater to improve efficiency, reduce cost, improve outcomes Facilitate Morbidity and Mortality conferences to promote real time, dadata-driven clinical process improvements and improved outcomes Develop and implement clinical practice guidelines monitor compliance with them

Descriptors:

• *AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT
• *CLINICAL MEDICINE
• *DATA BASES
• *INFORMATION SYSTEMS
• *TRAUMA
• *WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• COST REDUCTION
• DATA ACQUISITION
• EFFICIENCY
• INFORMATION EXCHANGE
• LESSONS LEARNED
• MEDICAL RESEARCH
• MILITARY MEDICINE
• RECOVERY
• SURVIVABILITY
• THEATER LEVEL OPERATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Weapons Effects (Biological)
• Computer Programming and Software
• Military Forces and Organizations

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE