Trauma Surgery & Critical Care

Trauma Observation and on the wards. He/she will be responsible for all patient care ofthese patients including serially monitoring all ICU patients, ensuring that the daily planfor each patient is carried out, and responding to all acute issues for each patient. Thesenior resident is a resource for the junior resident.C. Practice Based Learning and ImprovementGoal: The junior resident will investigate and evaluate his or her own patient care practices, appraise andassimilate scientific evidence, and improve patient care practices.Objectives1. Utilize information technology to evaluate and treat patients.2. Improve the efficiency of care by appropriate and timely triage of patient-relatedproblems.3. Organize patient data/health information to facilitate timely care and reduce errors.4. Teach medical students and other healthcare professionals about the practices of trauma.5. Achieve functional independence with graduated advancement and responsibilities.6. Learn how and where to acquire relevant patient-care related information (electronicsearches, textbooks, library resources).D. Interpersonal and Communication SkillsGoal: The junior resident will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in effectiveinformation exchange and teaming with patients, their families, and professional associates.Objectives1. Become an effective listener to the patients and their families.2. Demonstrates compassion for patients and families undergoing surgery and intensive careunit stays.3. Educate patients and their families about postoperative recovery and disposition.4. Communicate patient-related issues in a timely manner to supervising resident orattending physician. Discuss assessments and plans to all consultant services in aprofessional manner.6. Clearly and legibly document progress notes, procedure notes, event notes, and consultforms in the medical record.7. Ensure proper communication of patient-related issues and plans to the nursing staff andother healthcare workers.8. Participate in efficient and comprehensive daily sign-in/sign-outs with the relevantservices.