Our Vision

The vision of the Trauma National Clinical Network is to develop a world-leading and cohesive trauma service in Aotearoa New Zealand delivering high quality patient centred services, consistent with best practice to achieve better health and social outcomes for patients and their whānau. Clinical excellence, collaboration, equity and sustainability are the principles that guide the work we do.

Reducing variation in service quality and outcomes, addressing inequities and developing innovative, efficient and evidence-based solutions for service delivery across Aotearoa is the focus of our work. Six strategic objectives have been identified to drive what we do and how we do it.

Why is this important?

Injury is the leading cause of death in young New Zealanders aged 0 – 44 years. 

Every year in New Zealand an estimated 1,800 people die from trauma, and mostly before they get to a hospital.  On average, a further 2,000 people are admitted to hospital with major trauma. For those that survive, their injuries can have a profound and lasting impact on their life. Trauma can also affect the lives of a patient’s family and friends. Life after a traumatic event can be one of pain and anguish, disability, and psychological trauma. 

Injured patients stand the best chance of making a good recovery if the trauma system performs well.  A well performing trauma system will lead to lower mortality rates and reduced lifelong disability.