Mission
The Michigan Trauma Quality Improvement Program (MTQIP) aims to measure and improve the quality of care administered to trauma and emergent general surgery patients through a statewide collaborative of participating hospitals in Michigan.
Vision
Friendly and collegial atmosphere
Non-competitive use of data
Evidence-based practices
Use of actionable data to focus on effectiveness of care
Encourage all members to participate and make a contribution
Values
Integrity – to work with one another and not for competitive advantage
Commitment – to participate completely and fully in the program
Opportunity – to share experiences and outcomes so that all can learn
Program Overview
The program was created in 2008 as a pilot program involving six trauma centers in Michigan. In 2011, MTQIP became a formal BCBSM, and BCN supported CQI program. The MTQIP registry currently receives case submissions from 35 adult Level I and II trauma centers in Michigan. The University of Michigan serves as the coordinating center for MTQIP. In 2017, MTQIP began work with the State of Michigan to foster the development of a regionalized, coordinated, and accountable trauma system in the state. In 2019, Michigan Acute Care Surgery (MACS) was developed to improve the quality of care delivered to emergent general surgery patients.
Support
Support for MTQIP collaborative quality initiative (CQI) is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships program. Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Care Network and MTQIP work collaboratively, the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.
