Aubrey May Agcon, a clinical research nurse at the Narrows Institute for Biomedical Research and Education, is set to speak at the upcoming HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition in Las Vegas. Her presentation will focus on the importance of appropriate trauma triage and the methods used to determine it.
Agcon has developed a data analysis tool that improves the process of analyzing trauma overtriage and undertriage reports. This tool provides enhancements over traditional manual calculations and has been evaluated for accuracy and performance with the help of a Level 1 trauma center. By using this tool, trauma centers can ensure that patients receive the appropriate care based on the severity of their injuries, leading to better outcomes and optimized resource utilization.
In her presentation, Agcon will discuss the impact of appropriate triage on patient outcomes and resource utilization. By minimizing overtriage and undertriage, trauma centers can reduce delays in critical interventions, lower mortality and morbidity rates, and efficiently allocate resources such as personnel and equipment. This ultimately enhances patient safety and operational efficiency within trauma centers.
When it comes to determining appropriate trauma triage, there are several commonly used approaches. These include the Cribari Matrix Method, the Need for Trauma Intervention criteria, and the Standardized Triage Assessment Tool. Each method has its own set of criteria and applications for evaluating undertriage and overtriage rates in trauma centers.
The automated tool developed by Agcon improves workflow efficiency in trauma performance improvement processes by reducing manual errors in data analysis and decision-making. This tool allows trauma providers to focus on critical areas in trauma care, identify areas for improvement, and enhance patient safety and resource allocation. By optimizing workflow efficiency, trauma outcomes can be positively influenced, leading to reduced morbidity and mortality rates.
Participants can employ strategies to optimize their workflow by utilizing task automation tools. By automating repetitive tasks such as data entry, scheduling, or documentation, healthcare professionals can save time, minimize errors, and focus on high-value activities. This ultimately enhances overall efficiency and productivity in trauma care settings.
If you’re interested in learning more about enhancing trauma care through automated data analysis tool development, be sure to attend Aubrey May Agcon’s session at HIMSS25 in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 4th at 1:30 p.m. This presentation promises to provide valuable insights into improving trauma care processes and outcomes.
