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Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains Trauma Registry. Abstracts required information into the Trauma Registry and coordinates the reporting of data to the Department of State Health Services Trauma Registry as set forth in the Texas health and Safety Code. Evidenced by bi-monthly reporting to the registry. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures necessary for developing and maintaining the trauma registry database. Performs or coordinates regular upgrades as recommended by the vendor to ensure proper database functioning. Evidenced by updates installation. Facilitates and manages the process for identifying trauma patients in the hospital data system utilizing the EPIC data import and validates the accuracy of imported data. Successful completion is evidenced by the lack of duplicate records and accurate data mapping. Identifies issues related to performance improvement and identifies trends. Prepares data reports for Trauma Committee, M&M, and trauma site visits. Evidenced by review of meeting minutes and trauma site visit application. Performs regular data entry quality checks between registry staff. Successful completion is evidenced by review of 10% of cases entered the registry each month. Provides opportunities and strategies for improvement of registry system and/or services as evidenced by at least one improvement resulting from recommendations made. Coordinates internal and external data reporting. Supports research activities.