Citation

Wolfe ES, Bryant EA. J. Trauma Nurs. 2016; 23(6): 321-326.

Affiliation

Tufts Medical Center (Ms Wolfe) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (Ms Bryant), Boston, Massachusetts.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Society of Trauma Nurses)

DOI

10.1097/JTN.0000000000000241

PMID

27828883

Abstract

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) mandates that each verified trauma center must have an injury prevention coordinator (IPC); however, Chapter 18 in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014) provides minimal information on how to effectively lead or manage an injury prevention (IP) program. This opinion article addresses 3 fundamental components of an effective IP program: (1) construction of an innovative vision of IP programming using current technology; (2) intentional investment and involvement; and (3) stakeholder leadership, engagement, and sustainability. This article also provides leadership and management methods from other professions both within and outside of the health care field that can be translated into sustainable IP program planning, implementation, and longevity.

Language: en