Vision, Mission, Values, & Strategic Pillars

Practical Examples: 

• A burn nurse uses the standardized Core Burn Knowledge Map to provide consistent, evidence-based education to ER teams. 

• An international burn team adopts the hybrid ABLS modules in their local training programs. 

Practical Examples: 

• A surgical resident easily compares all verified and unverified fellowship programs in one portal. 

• Fellows receive guidance modules (sample CVs, interview prep) leveling the playing field for applicants from programs with limited burn exposure. 

Practical Examples: 

• A burn nurse uses the Community Toolkit in a local school to teach fire safety basics. 

• A therapist completes a micro-learning module for CE/CME credit and applies insights directly into patient care. 

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• Early-career investigators participate in mentorship and grant-writing workshops to launch pilot studies. 

• Investigators present findings at the State of the Science conference, amplifying their careers and ABA’s visibility. 

Practical Examples: 

• A PhD scientist receives pilot funding to launch a first-in-field study on burn wound healing. 

• A collaborative team uses endowment-backed grants for multicenter studies on burn rehabilitation outcomes. 

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• Therapists or nurses have their articles featured in JBCR special issues paired with webinars for CE/CME credit. 

• Endowment-funded pilot studies are highlighted in JBCR with measurable dissemination outcomes, e.g., downloads and citations. 

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• Multicenter BCQP analysis shows improved outcomes with a new dressing; results published in JBCR. 

• ABA adds new BCQP fields during emerging needs like pandemic resource strain for real-time insights. 

Practical Examples: 

• Pediatric verification pilot demonstrates value of pediatric standards for wider adoption. 

• Annual verification white paper quantifies ROI, helping administrators and insurers see benefits. 

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• Hospitals complete disaster-specific ABLS modules to manage burn and mass-casualty patients. 

• Pediatric centers apply surge guidelines in drills integrating ABLS case-based scenarios. 

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• Fire departments use ABA-curated school lesson plans during Fire Prevention Week. 

• Burn center prevention coordinators train rural hospital ED staff using standardized ABA digital resources. 

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• School districts integrate ABA toolkits into health curriculum during NBAW. 

• Capitol Hill visits result in federal child-safety initiatives that include burn prevention. 

Practical Examples: 

• Verified burn centers assign coordinators for peer support programs. 

• Survivor-reported outcomes are incorporated into multicenter studies, informing long-term care improvements. 

Practical Examples: 

• Members access governance roadmap to see leadership pathways and open committee roles. 

• Committees adopt standardized reporting templates, making impact discoverable and comparable. 

Practical Examples: 

• Annual Meeting logistics transition internally, freeing funds for education, research, and prevention. 

• ABA partners with allied societies to co-develop education, extending reach and national influence. 

Practical Examples: 

• Leadership Academy participants gain trauma-aware leadership training applied to day-to-day roles. 

• Diversity dashboard tracks representation progress across committees and leadership roles.