The Burn Performance Improvement Coordinator serves as the coordinator for performance improvement activities for the Burn Service, which includes ongoing reviews and focus studies. This position provides organization and support to the data management and research functions of the Burn Service. These activities include managing data entry into the burn registry, developing reports based on queries from the database, assuring timely mandated submission of state, national, and organization burn data. Assists in guiding outreach, injury prevention, and educational activities based on burn center data. Maintains a system for perpetuation of effective data flow. Serves as a resource to the Trauma Program Director, Burn Program Manager, and Burn Medical Director regarding performance improvement activities: identification, planning, data collection, analysis, recommendations, implementation, and evaluation. Assists in the definition and design of data collection for indicators under the direction of the Trauma Program Director, Burn Program Manager, and Burn Medical Director. Designs burn registry queries, coded variables, and standard and ad-hoc reports. Produces and analyzes trended data within the burn registry Ensures indicators are reported to the Trauma Program Director, Burn Program Manager, and Burn Medical Director in an effective and efficient manner. Works with the registry team to assure that data entry into the Burn Registry is accurate, validated and up to date. Works with the Trauma Program Director, Burn Program Manager, and Burn Medical Director to develop database queries for performance improvement activities and / or research. Attends inter-disciplinary meetings and utilizes problem solving skills to determine opportunities for improvement. Reports performance, process, statistical data, and outcome indicators in meetings as needed. Maintains a system of effective communication among physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to achieve performance improvement goals. Attends ICU clinical rounds to review patient progress and seeks out opportunities for quality improvement. Responds to Burn Activations or multi-patient activations during work hours to seeks opportunities for improvement. Assists with tracking and recording patient complications, diagnoses, and procedures in the burn registry. Maintains efficient tracking of performance improvement activities in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health Trauma Center Accreditation Guidelines. Assists in guiding and facilitating outreach, injury prevention, and educational activities based on burn data as needed. Maintains 8 hours per year or 24 hours in 3 years of continuing education that is specific to job duties or the delivery of burn care to meet burn standards set forth by ACS / State OEMS / HCA governing bodies. In conjunction with the Trauma Program Director, Burn Program Manager, and Burn Medical Director ensures site is prepared for all regulatory visits