Our Value Proposition
PTSF is dedicated to its values. We uphold these through our unique:
- Expert team of accreditation, performance improvement and trauma registry professionals
- Advanced technology for the acquisition of trauma center data and performance improvement
- Committees comprised of trauma center staff focusing on patient outcomes, trauma registry data, standards of accreditation and research
- Relationships with state and national trauma organizations
- Streamlined Trauma Center Accreditation process
- Board of Directors comprised of administrators, legislators, nurses, and physicians who are leaders in their field
We will deliver value to the trauma centers and customers we serve by:
- Providing quality education to hospitals
- Educating the public and legislators on the value of trauma centers/systems
- Providing data to support clinical and trauma system research
- Participating in national trauma center/system forums to advance trauma care statewide and nationally
- Developing strategic plans to provide the highest caliber of trauma center care in the country
Our Structure
A 20-member board of directors governs the activities of the Foundation. This board is comprised of professionals with administrative and clinical expertise in the field of Trauma and Emergency Medicine. Members are nominated by a variety of organizations including:
- Five (5) members representing the Hospital & HealthSystem Association of Pennsylvania
- Five (5) members representing the Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Two (2) members representing the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association
- One (1) member representing the Pennsylvania Trauma Nurse Advisory Council
- One (1) member representing the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
- One (1) member representing the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council
- The Chairman and Minority Chairman of the House Health Committees
- The Chairman and Minority Chairman of the Senate and Public Health and Welfare Committee
- The Secretary of the Department of Health, or Designee
Our Accreditation Process
The final determination of trauma center accreditation status occurs at the board deliberation meetings. Information collected from surveyors who conducted trauma center site surveys are reviewed by the board of directors. All site survey/accreditation information is redacted, and a strict conflict of interest policy is enforced.
Our Funding
PTSF is a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. We sustain our mission through fees from trauma centers and hospitals we serve. Primary funding is obtained through trauma center participation fees, hospital education fees, and fees associated with accreditation services including applications and survey expenses.
Our Committees
There are multiple standing committees within the organized structure of the PTSF. Committees comprised solely of board members serve to assure compliance with the bylaws of the PTSF and internal policies and procedures regarding operations and accreditation. Committees with membership that extends beyond the board membership serve to advance the PTSF’s strategic plan.
Board Committees comprised solely of board members are:
- Conflict of Interest
- Executive
- Finance
- Nominating
- Policy & Procedure
Committees that include membership beyond board members are:
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
- Injury Prevention
- Outcomes
- Performance Improvement & Patient Safety
- Standards
- Trauma Registry
- Trauma Research
- Trauma Systems Development