top of page
The Importance of Clear Medical Directives
Proactively Communicate Wishes Through Advanced Directives, POSTs, and Code Status
Sarah Spilman
24 hours ago
National Laundry Day: Unseen Work of a Trauma Center
An overview of the role of Environmental Services and laundry in hospital infection prevention
Sarah Spilman
2 days ago
The Vital Role of Organ Donation: A Trauma Medical Director's Perspective
The perspective of a former TMD who is now CMO for an organ procurement organization.
Sarah Spilman
Apr 10
The Trauma Patient Perspective: What I Learned as a Fake Trauma Patient
Some things I learned when I was a fake trauma patient.
Sarah Spilman
Apr 3
Mastering Trauma Charge Capture: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
A decision tree helps hospitals determine if they can use the 068x trauma charge.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 23
Spring Is In the Air! A Good Time to Think about Injury Prevention!
Spring is a good time to think about helmet safety.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 20
Trauma Center History: First Trauma Center in US Turns 60!
Cook County Hospital was the first trauma center in the US. It opened 60 years ago!
Sarah Spilman
Mar 16
Trauma Team Spotlight: CPT Mikayla Hamilton, DO
Dr. Mikayla Hamilton, emergency medicine physician at Carolinas Medical Center.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 5
Who Isn't Involved in Trauma Care at a Trauma Center?
Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!
Sarah Spilman
Mar 3
What Is a Trauma Center?
The basics of trauma care and the difference between an emergency room and a trauma center.
Sarah Spilman
Mar 1
Stop the Bleed: Even a Mascot Can Do It
Cy the mascot from Iowa State University learns to stop the bleed.
Sarah Spilman
Feb 3
bottom of page