About Medically Induced Trauma Support Services

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Dr. David Edward Marcinko MBA MEd CMP™

Dealing with Unexpected Medical Outcomes

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Medically Induced Trauma Support Services (MITSS), Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in June of 2002 whose mission is “To Support Healing and Restore Hope” to patients, families, and clinicians who have been affected by an adverse medical event.

Definition

Medically induced trauma is defined as an unexpected outcome that occurs during medical and/or surgical care that affects the emotional well being of the patient, family member, or clinician. According to its’ website, MITSS achieves its mission thru the following:

  • Creating Awareness and Education: Since 2002, MITSS has been educating the healthcare community on the uniqueness of medical trauma, the broad scope of its impact, and the crucial need for support services through participation in forums, local and national conferences, and through the media.
  • Direct Support Services to Patients, Families, and Clinicians: MITSS provides educational support groups for patients and their families who have been affected by medical error or unanticipated outcomes led by a clinical psychologist.  MITSS also provides support groups for nursing professionals finding themselves at the “sharp end” of an adverse medical event.
  • Advocacy for Action: MITSS encourages and consults with healthcare institutions in developing infrastructures for clinician peer support systems. They also assist in developing a referral process to the MITSS program for patients and families

Purpose

MITSS aims to create awareness, promote open and honest communication, and to provide services to patients, families, and clinicians affected by medically induced trauma.

Vision

The vision of MITSS is for all those involved in a medically induced trauma to have access to support services.  Their goal is a more compassionate, people-centered healthcare system.

Assessment

Lean more: http://www.mitss.org

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