top of page

Diligent Consulting Insights


Want to DIY Trauma Program Development? What Could Go Wrong?
It may be tempting to DIY trauma program development, but it can lead to delays and inefficiencies.
-
Apr 6


The Trauma Patient Perspective: What I Learned as a Fake Trauma Patient
Some things I learned when I was a fake trauma patient.
-
Apr 3


Don't Go Golfing During Your Trauma Center Verification Survey (and Other Advice from Dr. McGonigal)
Advice and perspective from an experience ACS trauma reviewer, Dr. Michael McGonigal.
-
Apr 2


10 Tips to Strengthen the TMD-TPM Partnership
Enhance trauma program management and the TMD-TPM partnership
-
Mar 31


Did You Know? Trauma Centers Have 20+ Surgical and Medical Specialties Continually Available?
ACS trauma centers must have 22+ specialties continuously available.
-
Mar 30


Mastering Trauma Charge Capture
A decision tree helps hospitals determine if they can use the 068x trauma charge.
-
Mar 23


The OIG’s 68X Trauma Charge Report: A Wake-Up Call for Trauma Centers
Summary of the OIG report on the use of 68x charges and what trauma centers can do.
-
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.
-
Mar 20


Who Isn't Involved in Trauma Care at a Trauma Center?
Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!
-
Mar 3


What Is a Trauma Center?
The basics of trauma care and the difference between an emergency room and a trauma center.
-
Mar 1


Meet Heather Tilton: Trauma Consultant Extraordinaire
Heather Tilton is an experienced trauma program manager.
-
Feb 10


Stop the Bleed: Even a Mascot Can Do It
Cy the mascot from Iowa State University learns to stop the bleed.
-
Feb 3
bottom of page
