The STN TOPIC course is taught to all members of the trauma system team who participate in the on-going assessment, evaluation and improvement of trauma care. The Society of Trauma Nurses has developed the ” Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course” in response to the need for education and better understanding of the Performance Improvement process in trauma care. TOPIC focuses on the on-going assessment of the continuum of trauma care with a structured review of process and discussions of strategies to monitor trauma patient outcomes. The TOPIC course is taught in a one day interactive Modular Format, customized to best meet the needs of the individual trauma care provider participants who have varying levels of experience with trauma performance improvement. The course offers practical application for all Levels of trauma centers, from entry level to mature phase of program development. The Modules are taught with a focus on didactic, operational definitions, sample tools, case study examples and take home points.

Reasons to attend…
◾Hear cutting edge presentations on new advancements in the field of automotive medicine
◾For students, present research and understand the varied disciplines relating to automotive medicine and injury prevention
◾Discover valuable research, content and people involved in eliminating road traffic injuries
◾Topics include all areas of the “Haddon Matrix”: pre-crash, crash, and post-crash related research exploring human, vehicle/equipment, physical environment, and social/economic factors.

Data gathered at trauma centers is organized for analysis and reviewed for facility process improvement and decision-making in patient care. Among many applications, data is used to:
improve processes and patient care;
direct safety initiatives and injury prevention activities; and
drive legislative initiatives.
Data drives improvement in trauma care, so quality data is critical. This course is designed to improve the skill sets of the data entry specialist specific to data input, data abstraction and statistical reporting, which are used to improve the state’s trauma and emergency care system.

Developing Trauma registry reports
Providing educational offerings that build the knowledge of Trauma Registrars in Texas. Registrar continuing education is vital as trauma data impacts patient care, research, trauma systems, and the ability to improve patient care and quality outcomes. We provide quarterly Lunch N’ Learn educational webinars for trauma registrars.
NOTE REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEP 7, 2018

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