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ACS completes a state trauma system consultation visit to WI in June
The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma completed a visit to Wisconsin to do a consultation on the Wisconsin Trauma System. The team spent three days reviewing all aspects of the system and interviewing a room full of participants of the system from across the state. A full report will take a few months to compile and release but the highlights of their recommendations were:
The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma completed a visit to Wisconsin to do a consultation on the Wisconsin Trauma System. The team spent three days reviewing all aspects of the system and interviewing a room full of participants of the system from across the state. A full report will take a few months to compile and release but the highlights of their recommendations were:
- Revise the administrative rules and eliminate outdated language,
- Strengthen DHS’ enforcement of the existing and future statutes and rules,
- Create an Executive Board that includes both Trauma, EMS and Disaster Preparedness,
- Identify and provide DHS staffing resources necessary for a successful system,
- Develop a contemporary Trauma System Plan,
- Establish dedicated funding stream for the Trauma System,
- Clearly define criteria for accepting injury admissions to Level III and IV,
- Monitor and enforce criteria for all Trauma Facility classifications,
- Develop and disseminate clinical criteria for all inter-facility transfers,
- Develop a State-level performance improvement plan for the Trauma System with collaboration from all partners, and,
- Explore existing data sets to support and evaluate how the Trauma System functions.
Alcohol Awareness Presentation Kits available
After an inspiring presentation by Sue Nowak from Northcentral Health Care, the NCRTAC purchased six alcohol awareness presentation kits. The kits contain a variety of visual aids and information to give audiences a real appreciation for trends in alcohol abuse in our local communities. The Injury Prevention committee has set up the kits so that any NCRTAC member can check it out and present to a variety of audiences. Fact sheets and reference materials are included.
Three kits are currently at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and can be checked out through Michelle Armstrong, (715) 847-2864 and three are at Saint Joseph's Hospital and can be checked out through Amy Schmidt, (715) 387-9566.
After an inspiring presentation by Sue Nowak from Northcentral Health Care, the NCRTAC purchased six alcohol awareness presentation kits. The kits contain a variety of visual aids and information to give audiences a real appreciation for trends in alcohol abuse in our local communities. The Injury Prevention committee has set up the kits so that any NCRTAC member can check it out and present to a variety of audiences. Fact sheets and reference materials are included.
Three kits are currently at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and can be checked out through Michelle Armstrong, (715) 847-2864 and three are at Saint Joseph's Hospital and can be checked out through Amy Schmidt, (715) 387-9566.
NCRTAC to hold special evening meeting with Combat Medic presentation
In an effort to reach more of our members the NCRTAC is holding a few evening meetings this year. The first will be March 15 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The business meeting will be held from 5-7 followed by a presentation about the Army combat medic program. Click here for a flier.
Tool kits available for Trauma Program Managers and Trauma Registrars
To help share knowledge, experience and a few tips and tricks, State committees have developed Tool Kits for Trauma Program Managers and Registrars. The tool kits contain a variety of resource documents including protocol templates, form examples and tutorials.
Trauma Program Manager Tool Kit
Trauma Registrar Tool Kit
NCRTAC Produces Educational Video for Hospital Back Raft Application
The NCRTAC has developed a 5 minute video on the use of the Back Raft backboard padding product in the hospital setting. Videos and educational material from the manufacturer are more specific to EMS use in the field.
Click here to view the YouTube-hosted video.
Wisconsin Patient Tracking Pilot
Phase II of the Wisconsin Patient Tracking System Pilot has been kicked off. Stevens Point FD and Rib Mountain FD are participating in the pilot which will last about one year. The services will be reimbursed up to $5000 to buy a hand-held electronic scanner and cellular service for the scanner to communicate with the WiTRAC system and for expenses related to training and exercises of the system. Click here for an Emergencymgmt.com story on the project.
NCRTAC forms Definitive Care Commitee
In January 2011, the NCRTAC Executive Committee outlined the structure of the Definitive Care Committee and set out to recruit members for a March meeting.
The committee will have the following minimal membership:
Pediatric jump Bags offered to First Responders
The GFWC-WI and the Kiwanis have extended their Pediatric Jump Bag project to licensed first responder groups. Contact RTAC Coordinator Michael for more information.
In an effort to reach more of our members the NCRTAC is holding a few evening meetings this year. The first will be March 15 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The business meeting will be held from 5-7 followed by a presentation about the Army combat medic program. Click here for a flier.Tool kits available for Trauma Program Managers and Trauma Registrars
To help share knowledge, experience and a few tips and tricks, State committees have developed Tool Kits for Trauma Program Managers and Registrars. The tool kits contain a variety of resource documents including protocol templates, form examples and tutorials.
Trauma Program Manager Tool Kit
Trauma Registrar Tool Kit
NCRTAC Produces Educational Video for Hospital Back Raft Application
The NCRTAC has developed a 5 minute video on the use of the Back Raft backboard padding product in the hospital setting. Videos and educational material from the manufacturer are more specific to EMS use in the field.
Click here to view the YouTube-hosted video.
Wisconsin Patient Tracking Pilot
Phase II of the Wisconsin Patient Tracking System Pilot has been kicked off. Stevens Point FD and Rib Mountain FD are participating in the pilot which will last about one year. The services will be reimbursed up to $5000 to buy a hand-held electronic scanner and cellular service for the scanner to communicate with the WiTRAC system and for expenses related to training and exercises of the system. Click here for an Emergencymgmt.com story on the project.
NCRTAC forms Definitive Care Commitee
In January 2011, the NCRTAC Executive Committee outlined the structure of the Definitive Care Committee and set out to recruit members for a March meeting.
The committee will have the following minimal membership:
- Trauma program managers from the Level II facilities
- Trauma medical directors (or designee) from Level II facilities
- 1 ED physician from a Level III or IV
- 1 ED Nurse Manager or Trauma Program Manager from a Level III or IV
- 1 Interfacility transfer service representative
Pediatric jump Bags offered to First Responders
The GFWC-WI and the Kiwanis have extended their Pediatric Jump Bag project to licensed first responder groups. Contact RTAC Coordinator Michael for more information.
North Central RTAC Meeting Schedule
2012 Meetings
March 15 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital *** 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ***
May 17 - Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital (Annual Meeting)
July 19 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
September 20 - Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital
November 15 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
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All meetings are from 0900 - 1200 unless otherwise noted.
2012 Meetings
March 15 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital *** 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ***
May 17 - Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital (Annual Meeting)
July 19 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
September 20 - Ministry Saint Clare's Hospital
November 15 - Aspirus Wausau Hospital
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All meetings are from 0900 - 1200 unless otherwise noted.
