Effective Leadership and Management of an ACS Injury Prevention Program: Current Opinions and Perspectives From Where the Rubber Meets the Road.
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) mandates that each verified trauma center must have an injury prevention coordinator (IPC); however, Chapter 18 in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014) provides minimal information on how to effectively lead or manage an injury prevention (IP) program. This opinion article addresses 3 fundamental components of an effective IP program: (1) construction of an innovative vision of IP programming using current technology; (2) intentional investment and involvement; and (3) stakeholder leadership, engagement, and sustainability. This article also provides leadership and management methods from other professions both within and outside of the health care field that can be translated into sustainable IP program planning, implementation, and longevity.
Tufts Medical Center (Ms Wolfe) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (Ms Bryant), Boston, Massachusetts.
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D058996:Quality Improvement; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*