title: Trauma program development.
abstract: The development of a strong trauma program is clearly one of the most important facets of successful business development. Several recent publications have demonstrated that well run trauma services can generate significant profits for both the hospital and the surgeons involved. There are many aspects to this task that require constant attention and insight. Top notch patient care, efficiency, and cost-effective resource utilization are all important components that must be addressed while providing adequate physician compensation within the bounds of hospital financial constraints and the encompassing legal issues. Each situation is different but many of the components are universal. This chapter addresses all aspects of trauma program development to provide the graduating fellow with the tools to create a new trauma program or improve an existing program in order to provide the best patient care while optimizing financial reward and improving care efficiency.
authors.affiliation: Reno Orthopaedic Clinic, Reno, NV.
authors.forename: Peter L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Althausen
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D005791:Patient Care / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D016730:Program Development / Q000191:economics; D014194:Traumatology / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*