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Anniversaries of Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and Boston Bombing Show Impact on Trauma Care
The tragedies in Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and Boston have had profound impacts on trauma care.

Sarah Spilman
Apr 20


The Importance of Clear Medical Directives
Proactively Communicate Wishes Through Advanced Directives, POSTs, and Code Status

Sarah Spilman
Apr 16


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 decision tree helps hospitals determine if they can use the 068x trauma charge.

Sarah Spilman
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.

Sarah Spilman
Mar 23


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


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

Sarah Spilman
Feb 10
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