Resource Files & Links
*Staff Change Notification to PTSF (Accredited and Pursuing Trauma Centers)
Accredited and Pursuing Trauma Center Staff Change Notification
Please complete the Accredited and Pursuing Trauma Center Staff Change Notification Form for all applicable trauma center or pursuing trauma center staff changes. Thank you for your assistance.
Please complete the Accredited and Pursuing Trauma Center Staff Change Notification Form for all applicable trauma center or pursuing trauma center staff changes. Thank you for your assistance.
Accreditation Policy (AC-128)
Notification Regarding Changes in Trauma Center Operations for Pursuing and Accredited Trauma Centers
Notification Regarding Changes in Trauma Center Operations for Pursuing and Accredited Trauma Centers
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Administration/Board
Board of Directors Updates
Board of Directors Update — February 2025
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on February 21, 2025, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on February 21, 2025, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Board of Directors Update — December 2024
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on December 12, 2024, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on December 12, 2024, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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PTSF Conference Newsletter — October 2024
The following communication highlights announcements from the 2024 PTSF Annual Statewide Conference. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights announcements from the 2024 PTSF Annual Statewide Conference. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Board of Directors Update — September 2024
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on September 19 - 20, 2024, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office, recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on September 19 - 20, 2024, technology/trauma registry updates, committee updates, and announcements from the PTSF. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Board of Directors Update — July 2024
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on July 18, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on July 18, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Board of Directors Update — June 2024
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on May 22, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on May 22, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Board of Directors Update — March 2024
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on February 23, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
The following communication highlights news from the PTSF office and recent approvals from the PTSF Board of Directors meeting on February 23, 2024. If you have questions related to the content of this update, please contact Amy Kempinski, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN—PTSF President.
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Committees
2025 PTSF Non-Board Committee Rosters
2025 PTSF Non-Board Committee Rosters and Committee Descriptions
2025 PTSF Non-Board Committee Rosters and Committee Descriptions
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EMS & Pre-Hospital Information
Fee Schedule(s)
2025 PTSF Educational Offerings
This document provides details related to PTSF's educational offerings for 2025.
This document provides details related to PTSF's educational offerings for 2025.
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Injury Prevention
Safe States Alliance Injury Prevention Inventory
A Compendium of Injury Prevention Strategies, Sample Measures & Resources
A Compendium of Injury Prevention Strategies, Sample Measures & Resources
ATS Injury Prevention Coordinator Course
Comprehensive Education for the Injury Prevention Professional
Comprehensive Education for the Injury Prevention Professional
ACS’s Committee On Trauma “Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient”
Chapter 18 - Prevention
Chapter 18 - Prevention
Coalition of Trauma Centers for Firearm Injury Prevention
Presented by Zoe Maher, MD, FACS - Assistant Professor of Surgery Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Presented by Zoe Maher, MD, FACS - Assistant Professor of Surgery Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
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Job Announcements & Ads
PTSF Benefits Summary
This document includes a brief description of the PTSF employee benefits package.
This document includes a brief description of the PTSF employee benefits package.
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PA TQIP Collaborative
June 2018 ~ PA TQIP Collaborative meeting
June 19, 2018--Dr. Nathens' recorded session from the PA-TQIP Collaborative meeting
June 19, 2018--Dr. Nathens' recorded session from the PA-TQIP Collaborative meeting
Performance Improvement
PI for Inter-Facility Transfers: Intra-Network & Out-of-Network
Presentation from 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus Trauma Program
Presentation from 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus Trauma Program
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Whole Blood in Trauma: Developing a LTOWB Program at Your Center
Presentation at the 2020 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented By: George Koenig, DO, MS, FACS
Presentation at the 2020 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented By: George Koenig, DO, MS, FACS
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2021 VAP Checklist
NOTE: This checklist was written based on the current (2021) VAP definition. The checklist will need updated as changes are made to the VAP definition.
NOTE: This checklist was written based on the current (2021) VAP definition. The checklist will need updated as changes are made to the VAP definition.
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Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 7th Edition "The Gray Book"
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 7th Edition "The Gray Book"
TOPIC Information & Registration
The Society of Trauma Nurses "Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course" program information and registration
The Society of Trauma Nurses "Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course" program information and registration
Protected: Central Site Standardization Work Group
Submitting Death Reviews to a Central Site (revised December 2016)
Submitting Death Reviews to a Central Site (revised December 2016)
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Action Plan Template
Template for developing PI corrective action plans. Must be used for Significant Issues identified in the accreditation process.
Template for developing PI corrective action plans. Must be used for Significant Issues identified in the accreditation process.
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Scenarios for Hospital Event V-A-P Easy as 1-2-3
Presentation at the 2020 PTSF Annual Conference - Monday Session
Presentation at the 2020 PTSF Annual Conference - Monday Session
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90-Day Submission-Maximizing the Loop Closure Process
Presentation at the 2019 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by: Kelly Donatelli, BSN, RN, CEN, Kathryn Hayes, RN, and Rebecca Wilde-Onia, BSN, RN, CCRN
Presentation at the 2019 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by: Kelly Donatelli, BSN, RN, CEN, Kathryn Hayes, RN, and Rebecca Wilde-Onia, BSN, RN, CCRN
Billing for Level IV Trauma Activations
Presentation at the 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus Trauma Program
Presentation at the 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by St. Luke's Hospital Miners Campus Trauma Program
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Just Say Yes! A Plan & Process for Rapid Transfer Out
Presentation at the 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by: Alexandra Evans, RN, BSN, Trauma Program Manager at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
Presentation at the 2018 PTSF Annual Conference. Presented by: Alexandra Evans, RN, BSN, Trauma Program Manager at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
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Policies & Guidelines
Board of Directors Policy (BD-115)
Process for Board Approval of Waiver Requests from Hospitals Pursuing Adult Level I, II, or III Trauma Center Accreditation
Process for Board Approval of Waiver Requests from Hospitals Pursuing Adult Level I, II, or III Trauma Center Accreditation
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Accreditation Policy (AC-106)
Transition Period for the Implementation of New or Revised Standards of Accreditation
Transition Period for the Implementation of New or Revised Standards of Accreditation
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Accreditation Policy (AC-128)
Notification Regarding Changes in Trauma Center Operations for Pursuing and Accredited Trauma Centers
Notification Regarding Changes in Trauma Center Operations for Pursuing and Accredited Trauma Centers
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PTSF Archive
2014 Needs Assessment Executive Summary
White Paper Summary, Needs Assessment for New Trauma Center Devlpt. (2014)
White Paper Summary, Needs Assessment for New Trauma Center Devlpt. (2014)
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2014 Needs Assessment Executive Summary
White Paper Summary, Needs Assessment for New Trauma Center Devlpt. (2014)
White Paper Summary, Needs Assessment for New Trauma Center Devlpt. (2014)
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PTSF Board of Directors
Board of Directors Policy (BD-115)
Process for Board Approval of Waiver Requests from Hospitals Pursuing Adult Level I, II, or III Trauma Center Accreditation
Process for Board Approval of Waiver Requests from Hospitals Pursuing Adult Level I, II, or III Trauma Center Accreditation
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Research & References
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PTSF Position Statement on Prevention of Firearm Injury
Approved July 10, 2023, by the PTSF Board of Directors
Approved July 10, 2023, by the PTSF Board of Directors
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Statement in support of universal motorcycle helmet law
Developed by the Research Committee of the PTSF
Developed by the Research Committee of the PTSF
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PTSF Risk Adjusted Mortality Modeling Report Blinded 2015
Details of the Risk Adjusted Mortality modeling using 2011-2013 PTOS data
Details of the Risk Adjusted Mortality modeling using 2011-2013 PTOS data
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Pediatric Trauma Care in Pennsylvania 1996-2001
This report describes ped trauma cases in rural counties 1996 through 2001.
This report describes ped trauma cases in rural counties 1996 through 2001.
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Coalition Mission Brief
Coalition of Trauma Centers for Firearm Injury Prevention – Mission Statement
Coalition of Trauma Centers for Firearm Injury Prevention – Mission Statement
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A National Trauma Care System
Integrating Military and Civilian Trauma Systems to Achieve Zero . . .
Integrating Military and Civilian Trauma Systems to Achieve Zero . . .
2019 Act 54 – Pennsylvania General Assembly
Accreditation of Trauma Centers, Submission of list, Funding, Notification of Trauma Center Closure, Reporting and Certification, Financial Support
Accreditation of Trauma Centers, Submission of list, Funding, Notification of Trauma Center Closure, Reporting and Certification, Financial Support
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Site Survey Information
Survey Guidebook
This guidebook was developed to assist trauma program staff with their preparation for the accreditation survey. This document is written for all trauma levels, including both pursuing and accredited trauma centers.
This guidebook was developed to assist trauma program staff with their preparation for the accreditation survey. This document is written for all trauma levels, including both pursuing and accredited trauma centers.
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Significant Issue Action Plan Template
Required template for submitting an action plan for each Significant Issue identified during the accreditation process. Submit to PTSF Accreditation Staff by the due date listed on the accreditation report cover letter.
Required template for submitting an action plan for each Significant Issue identified during the accreditation process. Submit to PTSF Accreditation Staff by the due date listed on the accreditation report cover letter.
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Accreditation Policy (AC-106)
Transition Period for the Implementation of New or Revised Standards of Accreditation
Transition Period for the Implementation of New or Revised Standards of Accreditation
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Site Survey Toolkit
Trauma Program Medical Director Continuing Education Template
List the Trauma Program Medical Director's continuing education for the survey cycle.
List the Trauma Program Medical Director's continuing education for the survey cycle.
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Trauma Program Manager Continuing Education Template
List the Trauma Program Manager’s continuing education for the survey cycle.
List the Trauma Program Manager’s continuing education for the survey cycle.
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Emergency Medicine Template
List the Emergency Medicine Physicians who provide coverage for the survey cycle.
List the Emergency Medicine Physicians who provide coverage for the survey cycle.
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Alternate Pathway Request
Approval Process for use of Non-Board Certified Physicians: Alternate Pathway
Approval Process for use of Non-Board Certified Physicians: Alternate Pathway
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Letter of Intent and Letter of Request Templates
Letter of Intent (LOI) to Pursue Trauma Center Accreditation and Letter of Request (LOR) for Site Survey
Letter of Intent (LOI) to Pursue Trauma Center Accreditation and Letter of Request (LOR) for Site Survey
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Survey Guidebook
This guidebook was developed to assist trauma program staff with their preparation for the accreditation survey. This document is written for all trauma levels, including both pursuing and accredited trauma centers.
This guidebook was developed to assist trauma program staff with their preparation for the accreditation survey. This document is written for all trauma levels, including both pursuing and accredited trauma centers.
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Committee Attendance Log Template
Tracking Template for Multidisciplinary Peer Review PI Meeting Attendance — Required for AFS
Tracking Template for Multidisciplinary Peer Review PI Meeting Attendance — Required for AFS
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Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template
Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template (Word Format)
Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template (Word Format)
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Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template
*NEW* Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template (Excel Format). Automatic calculations and non-compliant areas turn red to alert non-compliance and the need for a comment to explain.
*NEW* Education and Credentialing Site Survey Report Template (Excel Format). Automatic calculations and non-compliant areas turn red to alert non-compliance and the need for a comment to explain.
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Alternate Pathway Provider Medical Record Form
Institutions with Alternate Pathway providers: Submit one week prior to survey
Institutions with Alternate Pathway providers: Submit one week prior to survey
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Standards of Accreditation
Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 7th Edition "The Gray Book"
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, 7th Edition "The Gray Book"
Trauma Registry
Example Registry Timeliness of Submission Control Chart
This example can be used to help you interpret your timeliness of submission control chart and determine if your facility is in compliance with TR-110.
This example can be used to help you interpret your timeliness of submission control chart and determine if your facility is in compliance with TR-110.
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