Trauma System Agenda for The Future Document finalized 10/02

What is it?
The Trauma System Agenda for Change is a vision document for Trauma Systems that was written by representatives from multiple organizations including the Society of Trauma Nurses. The goal was to outline the challenges facing trauma systems, define the fundamental components and express the vision for all of these components as well as trauma systems as a whole.

Who was involved in writing the document
All trauma disciplines have been involved in writing this document. The meetings, which were facilitated by the American Trauma Society and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, included representatives from the American College of Surgeons, American College of Emergency Physicians, National Association of EMS Directors and the Society of Trauma Nurses, to name just a few.

To read the document, go to www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/ems/TRAUMA_SYSTEM/index.htm