Burn Program Manager (BPM)

Burn Program Manager (BPM) 1. Burn Centers must have a registered nurse, with two (2) or more years of experience as a nurse in a burn center, working full time in the role of Burn Program Manager (BPM), who is administratively responsible for the burn center. The BPM must have at least two (2) years or more of experience in acute burn care and six (6) months or more managerial experience. Working in conjunction with the Burn Center Director, the BPM is responsible for organization of the program and all systems necessary for the multidisciplinary approach throughout the continuum of burn care. The BPM is responsible for working with the burn team to assure optimal patient care. There are many requirements for data coordination and performance improvement, education and prevention activities incumbent upon this position. 2. The BPM or his/her designee should offer or coordinate services for burn education. The BPM should liaison with local EMS personnel, the Department, trauma centers and other burn centers. 3. The BPM must participate in 16 or more hours of burn-related education (can be met by attendance at the annual meetings of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, ABA, or any ABA-endorsed meetings or continuing education programs, such as ABLS or ABLS Now) each year or 48 hours in a three-year period. 4. There must be an organizational chart relating the nurse manager to the burn service and other members of the burn team.