1. Pre-Hospital Care Sub-committee
Objectives:
- To reduce morbidity and mortality of the injured by preventing secondary injury
Activities:
- Creating a ‘forum’ for stakeholders
- Supporting Colombo EMS - Working with Dehiwala
- Mount Lavinia Municipality to set up EMS
- Development of curriculum for EMT Training
- Development of emergency ambulance regulations - Promotion of legislation
2. Injury Surveillance Sub-committee
Objectives:
- Establish a registry
- Use Evidence
Activities:
- IS “Marketing”
- Surveillance tools developed: Data set, manual, entry software, compilation software
- Piloted in 3 hospitals: Colombo South TH, GH Kalutara, BH Horana
- Action Plan for 2008/2009 developed
3. Training Sub-committee
Objectives:
- Develop a National Training Programme for all categories of staff dealing with trauma
Activities:
- Conducting PTC Programme
- Working towards expansion of nurses training programme on Mass Casualty & Trauma Care
- Working towards establishing NTMC for senior doctors
4. Clinical Protocols and Guidelines Sub-committee
Priorities:
- Review existing resources
- ‘Sri Lanka Trauma Guidelines’ developed
5. Trauma System Components Sub-committee
Objectives:
- To develop a national trauma system integrated with all components of injury spectrum
Activities:
- Sri Lanka Trauma Designation Criteria developed
The Trauma Secretariat expresses sincere appreciation to the following international organizations for their assistance and support:
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