Community Trauma Development -
A reference for Trauma Surgeons entering a community practice.

                                                          
Access issues - dedicated OR time, radiology support for urgent and elective cases (5)

               Does your case load justify the demand? Obtain this information from hospital
               billing to determine the number of operative and nonoperative cases/admissions

                OR time daily, either preferred access (shared but with priority access) or
                protected access, needed for long-term sustainability. If hospital not willing,
                negotiate a trial period where, if used less than an agreed percentage
                (i.e. 60-70%), this time can be reduced. If used more, time can be added

Access-C-arm/other technologies with available tech

Questions?
Email the OTA at: ota@aaos.org