TARN

The Trauma Audit & Research Network (TARN) has been working with NHS Trusts across England and Wales for 16 years to improve emergency health care systems by collating and analysing trauma patient care data within each Trust.

The registry of more than 250,000 injured patients provides a statistical base to support clinical audit and the development of trauma services.

50% of trauma receiving Trusts participate in TARN and can monitor their trauma care year on year.
However there is some concern that the non participating Trusts are unable to evaluate their care. Recent publication of standards of care on the TARN website and a national policy of openness of NHS outcomes has increased these concerns.

TARN produces monthly clinical and quarterly comparative reports for participating hospitals. These aid multispeciality clinical case review and system of trauma care evaluation. There are also strong links with other international registries promoting
collaboration.

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