MTA How it works

MTA collects information on seriously injured patients treated in trauma receiving hospitals throughout Ireland. Data is collected from various sources, including:

• pre-hospital care records

• hospital clinical records (including laboratory and radiology)

• the Hospital-In-Patient-Enquiry (HIPE) system

• the Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS)

• coroners’ reports

• other data systems.

Data collection is carried out by local MTA coordinators, with guidance and support from an MTA Clinical Lead with a trauma-related specialty.