Feasibility Study and Demonstration Project for Joint Military/Civilian Trauma Institute with a Burn Center
Abstract
The purpose of this grant was to demonstrate the feasibility of a Trauma Institute and Burn Center with missions in patient care, research, and education. The following goals were met during this time period: a burn surgeon/director was recruited to improve the sustainability of the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Burn Center; Trauma Institute of San Antonio, Texas (TRISAT) members have studied how combining resources will generate greater financial sustainability; a national trauma consultant reviewed the financial/economic status of each program and presented recommendations; an independent legal firm reviewed issues related to military and civilian doctors providing services across hospital lines and submitted recommendations; the Surgical/Anesthesia Critical care fellowship program curriculum and rotation schedules have been integrated; patient databases and a regional trauma registry have been developed to allow the use of regional data for research, both military and civilian; trauma and burn surgeons have submitted protocols for joint research and have conducted multi-site clinical research; and the TRISAT Foundation has been incorporated in Texas. The goals of the program include improved survival rates of military and civilian casualties, increased innovation in combat casualty care, improved educational experience for surgical/critical care trainees, improved pre-hospital evaluation and resuscitation, and improved mass casualty/disaster response capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA458420
Entities
People
- Ronald M. Stewart
Organizations
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio