Collaborative Approach to Organ Donation in a Level II Trauma Center.

Background: Although a shortage of organ donors is a continuing global problem in health care, obtaining authorization for donation after an individual experiences a traumatic nonsurvivable event can be difficult.

Objective: To improve organ donation practices at a level II trauma center.

Methods: After reviewing trauma mortality cases and performance improvement metrics with their organ procurement organization's hospital liaison, leaders at the trauma center implemented a multidisciplinary performance improvement initiative to engage the facility's donation advisory committee, provide education for staff members, and increase program visibility to create a more donation-friendly culture for the facility.

Adult golf cart injuries: A rising hazard off the course.

Objective: Golf carts are increasingly being used as a means of transportation for travel in neighborhoods, city areas, and unpaved surfaces. The catchment area of our regional trauma center has seen an increase in golf cart use for transportation. In fact, Georgia has recently changed legislation to support the growing need for more defined laws around golf cart use.

Developing a Trauma Intermediate Care Unit.

Background: Trauma-specific nursing units are integral to providing quality trauma care. Yet, little has been published on intermediate care units for the trauma population.

Objective: This article aims to describe one trauma center's journey to develop and implement a trauma intermediate care unit.