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Getting Started Checklist for Collaboratives

  • Identify an Administrative Leader and Surgeon Leader for the Collaborative.
  • Submit a completed TQIP Collaborative Information Form to tqip@facs.org.
  • Participate in an initial informational conference call with TQIP staff and Collaborative leaders to identify any unique needs of your system and to develop a timeline for Collaborative enrollment.
  • Execute a TQIP Collaborative Agreement.
  • Pay the appropriate annual TQIP Collaborative fee for your Collaborative tier.
  • Ensure all the hospitals in your Collaborative have fully enrolled in TQIP and have signed the appropriate Collaborative contract addendum.

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Trauma Programs

Level I & II TQIP Participation Calendars

A listing of important milestones and benchmarks for trauma centers participating in TQIP.

3 Min
Trauma Programs

2022 Standards Q&A

Frequently asked questions regarding the College and the ACS verified trauma centers programs are addressed.

3 Min
2017 Residents Trauma Papers Competition
Trauma Programs

2017 Residents Trauma Papers Competition

The Resident Trauma Papers competition is open to all general surgery residents, surgical specialty residents, and trauma fellows.
Trauma Programs

PIPS

The PIPS program is designed to help hospitals achieve the highest quality of trauma care for their patients. This goal is accomplished by providing guidelines for management of specific injuries, performance improvement tools and strategies to assure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

1 Min
Trauma Programs

VRC Program Q&As

Questions and answers regarding the College and the ACS verified trauma centers programs are addressed.

1 Min
Trauma Programs

Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council

The Inclusive Excellence Advisory Council has several short and long-term goals to identify gaps within and barriers to COT membership and leadership.

3 Min
Consultations and Facilitations: Map and Lists
Trauma Programs

Consultations and Facilitations: Map and Lists

Consultation visits performed by the Trauam System Evaluation and Planning Committee.

3 Min
Trauma Programs

Committee on Trauma – Participation Opportunity Board

Interested in joining a workgroup or committee to engage in the work of the COT? Click here to read more about the Participation Opportunity Board and position openings.

5 Min
Trauma Programs

Vendor Information

When you’re ready to begin implementing the new data dictionary in your own registry, contact your trauma registry software vendor.

3 Min
Trauma Systems Consultation Program
Trauma Programs

Trauma Systems Consultation Program

Trauma Systems Evaluation and Planning Committee assesses and evaluates trauma systems and provides guidance for future trauma system development.

3 Min