Mission Statement
"To Restore, Sustain and Improve the Health of Critically Injured Patients Through Excellence in Care, Education, Research and Advocacy"
The following activities reflect our commitment to this very important mission!
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Trauma clinical research and new technology development by member physicians
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Trauma-related education and training programs and activities for physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and others
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Clinical protocol development that supports evidence-based medicine at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
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Community-based education and prevention in collaboration with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
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Continuous Quality Improvement & Performance Improvement Programs at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
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Oversight credentialing of all physician participants in the Trauma Program to insure qualified specialists are participating in our network
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Health Plan contracting to support efforts to be “In-Network” for patient care professional services provided by member physicians
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Trauma Executive Committee Leadership at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
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Active Medical Directorship programs to promote physician participation at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
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Participation in local, regional, and national trauma related societies
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Leadership at State of Oregon Department of Health Committees such as the Trauma Advisory Group, among others
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Political activities and representation as necessary to advocate for the care of trauma patients (i.e., testimony at public hearings and other political forums)