TraumaCon 2019

March 27-29, 2019
Hyatt Regency Lexington
Lexington, Kentucky

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Conference Agenda

Wednesday, March 27

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	SIG & Committee Session 1 8:00am 10:15am: ATCN Committee ATCN recently released the new 8th Edition course in conjunction with the newly released 10th Edition of ATLS. Many trauma nurses and ATCN course sites have a lack of knowledge related to the new format and content. In this session, Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the changes to ATCN with the new 8th edition. Outcomes: Describe content changes in 8th edition ATCN. Demonstrate understanding of changes to 10th edtion ATLS/8th Edition ATCN course format and agenda options to facilitate ATLS and ATCN program transition from previous editions. Describe lessons learned from course sites that have already transitioned to 8th Edition ATCN. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM: International Council The International Council is comprised of STN international members from all over the world. The council is chaired by the International Director from the STN Board of Directors. The council focuses on providing resources to international members including programming and other educational materials that are beneficial for the level of training needed in their respective countries. 9:00am 10:15am: Geriatric SIG The Geriatric SIG will review all aspects of the three geriatric sub groups: developing a geriatric program, geriatric injury prevention/falls, and geriatric guidelines. 9:00am 10:15am: Advanced Practice SIG The Advanced Practice Nursing SIG is open to all members with an interest in APNs and trauma.The goal of the SIG is to address the needs and concerns of trauma advanced practice nurses. Each year during TraumaCon the APN SIG offers educational content with one CME provided for attendees. In addition, an overview of the SIG as well as opportunities for collaboration and participation by interested members will be discussed. PPIs, probiotics, and Clostridium Difficile updates Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Managing Delirium in the TBI patient The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.This session has been awarded 1.0 contact hour. 9:00am 10:15am: Membership and Marketing Committee This committee identifies member needs and provides additional member benefits to meet those needs. As a result, the committee has launched several programs to enhance member benefits such as the mentorship program and monthly webinars. The committee also focuses on the marketing plan for the organization.
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM	SIG & Committee Session 2 10:30 am-11:45 am: Injury Prevention SIG The Injury Prevention SIG is for nurses interested in and responsible for outreach and prevention. We hope to hear successful models from those willing to share, and lofty ideas from those willing to shape them into a comprehensive injury prevention program promoted by STN. 10:30 am-11:45 am: ATCN Open Forum This is an open session to any attendee wanting more information about the ATCN program, or has any questions about the program as a student, instructor, coordinator or director. 10:30 am-11:45 am: Leadership Development Committee The members of the Leadership Development Committee work to keep the engagement of longtime association leaders through the establishment of the Speakers’ Bureau.The creation of the Leadership Externship Program gives an emerging leader the opportunity to participate in committee activities and create his or her own path to future endeavors and a leadership role in STN. A central focus of the committee is the establishment and continuous expansion of the Leadership Institute. 10:30 am-11:45 am: Pediatric Committee The Pediatric Trauma Committee is a very active group of pediatric trauma nurses and trauma nurses interested in the care of the pediatric trauma patient.The committee will focus on providing resources as identified in the strategic plan and creates action plans to implement those resources. 10:30 am-11:45 am: Government Affairs/Public Policy Committee Hon. Kim Moser, Kentucky House of Representatives, Chair, House Health and Family Committee Attendees will be familiar with the basics of advocacy and developing coalitions around policy issues.They will hear first-hand from a nurse that transitioned into public service through appointed and elected positions. The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.This session has been awarded 1.0 contact hour. 10:30 am-11:45 am: TOPIC Committee The mission of the TOPIC committee is the ongoing assessment of the continuum of trauma care with a structured review of processes and discussions of strategies to monitor trauma patient outcomes.
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM	EAST/APP Pre-Conference Stephen Gondek, MD, MPH Heather Panichelli, RN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN, CEN, CPEN Elizabeth Seislove, MSN, RN Jessica Stappas,APNP Ecmo in Trauma: Overview, indications, complications, outcomes (Dr. Stephen Gondek) Conflict Resolution: Managing team dynamics (LuAnne Procyk) Emotional Intelligence: Do you have it? How do you develop EI? (Heather Panichelli) Orthopaedic Trauma: Overview, indications, complications, outcomes (Jessica Stappas) Learning Outcomes: Learners will be able to verbalize three ways to develop emotional intelligence. Participants will be able to describe three methods of resolving conflict. Learners will have an understanding of how to utilize ecmo in the acutely injured patient. Participants will be able to articulate two evidence based interventions they can provide when caring for patients with orthopaedic injuries.
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Pediatric Pre-Conference: Pediatric Trauma Challenges Lauren Vincent Besednjak, BSN, RN John Draus, MD Meghan Marsac, PhD Ian S. Mutchnik, MD Lindsay Ragsdale, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM Kara Scott, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC 12:30-1:30 Non-Accidental Trauma: Kara Scott, DNP, APRN and Lauren Vincent Besednjak, BSN, RN, SANE-Nurse Manager 1:30-2:30 The Psychological Impact of Repeated Daily Work with the Trauma Patient: Meghan Marsac, PhD 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:45 Pediatric Trauma: Cases That Have Changed our Practice and Our Lives: John Draus, MD 3:45-4:45 Pediatric Cervical Spine Trauma Current Management: Ian S. Mutchnik, MD
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Nursing Research: How to Develop Abstracts and Posters for Professional Conferences Kristen Chreiman, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNE, CNOR This pre-conference session will enhance your skills for successful abstract development and poster design for submission to professional conferences. It includes both didactic learning and interactive workshops to provide the backbone for abstract structure and content as well as how to translate an abstract into an engaging poster.This session will include tips for presentation of an accepted abstract/poster at a national conference. Make sure to bring your abstract/poster drafts if you have them or use one of ours.
12:30 PM – 4:45 PM	Hospital Based Injury Prevention: Building a Successful Program Sandra Strack Arabian, NREMT, MBA, CSTR, CAISS Christy Adams, RN, MPH, PhD(c) Deb Toomey, RN Mary Raley, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN This four hour workshop is designed to inform participants on the components needed to build and sustain a strong Injury Prevention Program. Evidence based information on interventions and prevention strategies will be discussed. Available resources and potential opportunities for collaboration will also be reviewed. Key performance indicators will be discussed and identified as well as metrics to use for measures of success. Learning Objectives: The background history of Injury Prevention, including the Haddon Matrix and its impact in the field. Prevention and Intervention: what’s the difference (screenings: Alcohol and PTSD) Brief overview of the determinants of health as it relates to injury / Population health: socio-economic , geographics and other demographical information Community Assessments and SWOTs: how to use them for injury prevention Creating and sustaining community partnerships Injury Prevention in the organization: The Trauma Division Other organizational stakeholders Advocacy / Funding / Research: the impact and importance for injury prevention Key performance Indicators for Injury Prevention Perspectives from new and seasoned Injury Prevention Coordinators: Personal Accounts of what worked and didn’t. Stories from the participants How to create and maintain sustainability
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	TCRN Reception Hosted by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) All attendees are welcome to attend this special event. Learn about the TCRN Certification and network with nurses who have obtained the TCRN certification. STN thanks the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing for their continued support of STN initiatives.
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM	STN Headquarters Open House 446 E High Street, Lexington The trip, tour, and tasting will only take 30 minutes. Shuttles to STN Headquarters board outside the main entrance of the Hyatt Tour the Headquarters Office Participate in a Kentucky Bourbon Tasting Receive a free gift!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM	Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall and Welcome Reception Network with your colleagues and vendor partners Hearty appetizers and Cash Bar Visit the Exhibits Play Exhibit Hall Game

Thursday, March 28

6:30 AM – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	STN Annual Member Meeting Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT, STN President TCRN Award Presentation
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM	President's Address Presenter: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC, STN President-Elect Moderator: Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT, STN President
8:45 AM – 9:45 AM	Plenary Session: Improving Pre-Hospital Trauma Care via Health Services Research Presenter: Elliott Haut, MD, PhD, FACS, President-Elect, EAST Moderator: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC, STN President
	Pre-hospital trauma care practices for victims of trauma are based more on tradition rather than scientific evidence. Many patients are transported by EMS providers capable of performing medical procedures. But just because procedures CAN be performed, does not mean they SHOULD be. Procedures such as spine immobilization, IV fluid administration and endotracheal intubation may delay the transport of trauma patients to definitive care. As these procedures have been scrutinized in clinical research studies, data have shown that the associated harm may far outweigh any small potential benefit in certain patient populations. In this lecture, Dr. Elliott Haut will summarize current controversies in the pre-hospital care of trauma victims. He will explain different clinical research approaches to investigate outcomes in trauma. He will also give concrete examples of how evidenced-based changes have been translated into routine EMS protocols and practice for trauma victims.
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM	Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM	Concurrent Sessions Round 1
	Data Does it! Driving Team Growth and Efficiency with a Multidisciplinary Approach Presenter: Samantha Baker, AS, CAISS Moderator: Vicki Moran, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE,APHN-BC, CDE The power of data contained within a trauma registry is underutilized.The data is employed to evaluate clinical care of patients, but the potential scope of a vigorous trauma registry is much further reaching than clinical care. By utilizing the registry in new and innovative ways, the potential to drive the multi- disciplinary team’s growth is limitless.We aim to provide information and ideas on how to utilize trauma registry data to validate team expansion and sustain additional positions. Learning Objectives: Identify how data currently being collected can be used to identify potential areas of growth. Discuss two ways in which multidisciplinary data collection can strengthen the trauma registry. Discuss the process of validating program expansion and how it can lead to further growth opportunities. Examine how multidisciplinary team growth expands the quality and breadth of data collection
	Walking the Road to Recovery: A Nurse Driven Multidisciplinary Early Mobility Program across a Trauma Service Line Presenter: Paula Halcomb, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, TCRN Moderator: Stephanie Devore,BSN,RN,TCRN Early mobility is vital but challenging in the trauma population. In 2016, a nurse driven early mobility program was implemented across a trauma service line. No additional staff was added.The initial evaluation demonstrated reduced pneumonia rates and ventilator days as well as significant increases in hospital and ICU mobility scores. Engaged staff have actively created and implemented additional education and tools to improve compliance.All disciplines involved in patient care participate. At the end of this session , attendees should be able to: Describe the detrimental physical and psychological effects of immobility. To share objective data from current medical literature on the topic of safety and efficacy of early mobility Identify strategies to create, implement, sustain and evaluate a multidisciplinary mobility program without adding staff.
	Teaching Future Injury Prevention Advocates: Creating an Internship Program with Community Health Students Presenter: Zach Robinson, MPA, EMT-P Moderator: Amanda Rist, RN The University of Utah Health identified the need for additional staff so, with budgets tight, the most competent resource was the campus of the University of Utah.The public health undergraduate program has an emphasis that focuses on community health, and each of the students are required to complete a 200 hour internship. Uhealth created an internship program to expand injury prevention outreach and to teach future IP professionals how to be effective in creating IP programs. This learning opportunity is intended to refine the interns analytical, technical, decision-making, interpersonal, and managerial skills through project work while providing broad exposure to trauma-related issues within our Level One trauma center and nationally.
	Penetrating Pediatric Trauma Presenter: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN Moderator: Carol Wright, BSN, RN This lecture will address the advances made in penetrating pediatric trauma by utilizing case studies from the speaker’s career. Cases will be presented along with a brief discussion of advances that have occurred since the initial injury.The ages of the patients will vary from toddler to adolescent.Trauma topics will include neuro, chest, vascular, and abdominal. Injury prevention strategies will also be discussed. Learning Objectives: Describe the impact of penetrating pediatric trauma in the United States. Identify the most common types of penetrating pediatric trauma. Identify the most appropriate treatment modalities for penetrating pediatric trauma patients and their effectiveness.
11:10 AM – 12:10 PM	Concurrent Sessions Round 2
	Data Validation for the Real World Presenter: Jane McCormack, RN, BSN, CSTR, TCRN Moderator: Liz Atkins, MSN, RN, CCRN-K Data validation is often overlooked until a report is released that reflects poorly upon a trauma center. It is then discovered that injury codes have been incorrectly assigned, or that complications or co-morbid conditions are being differently interpreted.This discussion will describe solid processes for data validation that includes registrars, registry data users, and trauma center leadership. Participants will leave with workable validation strategies to implement within their center. Learning Objectives: Describe a 4 step data validation process Describe the importance of data validity Discuss the role of registrars, program managers, and medical directors in data validity. Identify steps that a trauma center can take to enhance data validity
	Whole Blood Transfusion During Trauma Resuscitation Presenter: Diane Floyd, RN, MSN, CCRN,TCRN, NE-BC Moderator: Shannon Hogan,APRN The therapeutic benefits of blood have long been appreciated. From ancient to modern times, military conflicts, natural, disasters and traumatic injury have required treatment of injury and blood replacement.Whole blood administration has long been a staple in combat medicine and is making a resurgence in civilian trauma care. Indications and criteria, process, procedure and guidelines utilized to establish a program for use of whole blood during trauma resuscitation will be discussed. This activity is supported through an educational grant from CSL Behring. Learning Objectives: The participant will gain knowledge of the indications for whole blood administration The participant will understand the benefits/ risks of whole blood administration The participant will gain insight in the processes and challenges of establishing whole blood administration program and guidelines
	Optimizing Interventional Radiology Use and Performance Panel Moderator: Andrew Bernard, MD, FACS Panelists: Joesph Bobadilla, MD, FACS John Como, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCM Moderator: Kimberly Denzik, MSN, RN Interventional radiology is a critical component of hemorrhage control in trauma.The breadth of possibilities in IR and endovascular interventions has expanded.This session will review the current spectrum of IR interventions, discuss PI measures and interventions related to IR including guidelines from the Optimal Resources manual, and give a view of the cutting edge and future in endovascular and IR therapy, whether in the IR suite or the hybrid room. Learning Objectives: List the major uses of IR in trauma, including the use of the hybrid room Outline the key PI measures for IR and list some potential PI interventions Describe the future in IR and endovascular therapy in trauma
	ATCN Update Presenters: David Meysenburg, MSN, RN Amanda McFarlan, RN Brett Dodd, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN-K, CFRN,TCRN, CPEN, CNML Moderator: Carrie Chismarich, BSN, RN, TNS,TCRN ATCN recently released the new 8th Edition course in conjunction with the newly released 10th Edition of ATLS. Many trauma nurses and ATCN course sites have a lack of knowledge related to the new format and content. In this session, participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the changes to ATCN with the new 8th edition. Outcomes: Describe content changes in 8th edition ATCN. Demonstrate understanding of changes to 10th edtion ATLS/8th Edition ATCN course format and agenda options to facilitate ATLS and ATCN program transition from previous editions. Describe lessons learned from course sites that have already transitioned to 8th Edition ATCN.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM	Lunch in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Prize Drawing: 1:45pm Posters displayed for review Photographer available for free headshots
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Concurrent Sessions Round 3
	When All the Puzzle Pieces Fit Perfectly: A Successful Mass Casualty Incident Presenters: Gigi Taylor, MSN, RN, TCRN, CEN Debi Tuggle, AD, RN, CEN Moderator: David Meysenburg, MSN, RN, TCRN, EMT-P A mass casualty incident (MCI) is an event in which the number of victims overwhelms resources in both the pre- hospital and in-hospital environments. This session will review a successful MCI case presentation and highlight how coordination between the RMCC and a Level I trauma center influenced the event and ultimately influenced patient outcomes. Surge contingency plans are vital to ensuring patient flow and effective management of resource consumption without delaying non-trauma services. At the end of this session, the attendees should be able to: Discuss the value of Regional Medical Communications Center (RMCC) in the mobilization, communication and coordination of resources during a mass casualty incident (MCI). Recognize the value of staffing for surge contingency to meet patient needs and impact patient outcomes. Describe how disaster response in a mature trauma center can effectively manage a mass casualty surge without delaying other non-trauma services.
	Family Feud: Test Your Knowledge of Best Practices in Trauma Care Presenters: Lynn Gerber Smith, RN, MS, TCRN Kristin Ray, MSN, RN, TCRN Moderator: Ellen Williams, RN This fun educational and interactive session will quiz participants on best practices in trauma care using the format of the popular TV game show “Family Feud”. Learning Objectives: Comprehend the significance of mechanism of injury in predicting potential injuries. Compare and contrast the various measurements of adequate fluid resuscitation of a patient in hypovolemic shock. Recognize potential complications in unique patient populations. Develop a plan of care for a patient with thoraco-abdominal trauma.
	Live Free or Die! The Impact of Legislation on Traumatic Injuries Presenter: Erin Zazzera, RN, MPH Moderator: Tyler Brignac, BSN, RN Examine differences between state laws for injury prevention and their impact on trauma.Which state allows teens to start driving at the age of 14? Name the last state in the country without a seatbelt law for adults.Which states have the strictest child car seat laws? Discuss recent legislation to prevent distracted driving and whether these regulations correspond to the latest research in the field. Finally, we’ll look at helmet laws for bicycles and motorcycles among the fifty states. Learning Objectives: Summarize elements of a strong Graduated Driving Law (GDL) for teenage drivers. Discuss the latest research on distracted driving and the effect of new legislation. Describe successes of the "click-it or ticket" programs to enforce seatbelt use.
	Updates from the Trauma World: Proceedings From Other Conferences Presenters: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN Jonathan Messing, MSN, ACNP-BC, TCRN, CCRN Michele Herndon, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN Moderators: Debra Kitchens, BSN, MBA, CEN,TCRN, NRP Dan Kiff, MS, RN Trauma practitioners are limited by time and finances as to the number of professional associations and conferences in which they can participate. This limits the ability to gain firsthand knowledge from viable, up-to- date sources of information. During this session, attendees will receive summarized information on the latest advances in trauma care from the past year’s leading trauma conferences from around the world. Learning Outcomes: List three innovative practices in trauma care that were introduced at a conference from the previous year. Demonstrate understanding of new practice management guidelines related to trauma care introduced within the past year. Discuss advances in pediatric trauma care presented at pediatric trauma conferences from the last year.
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM	Panel Session: Geriatric Trauma Jane McCormack,RN, BSN, CSTR, TCRN Kathy Crystal, BSN, RN Kristie Brown, DNP, APRN, ENP-C , FNP-BC Moderator: Missy Hockaday,ACWP
	Topics will include: The Changing Face of Trauma Geriatric Trauma Activation Criteria: The PI Process Comfort or Care: Why do we have to choose? Implementing a Geriatric Trauma Palliative Care Program
4:45 PM	Day 1 Closing Remarks Debra Kitchens, BSN, MBA, CEN, TCRN, NRP
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Half-Hour Happy Hour Please make a tax-deductible contribution of $50 or more and join your friends and colleagues for this one-of-a-kind way to explore the poster sessions. Contributions can be made at the Registration desk. Donors will receive a token to designate their donation and give them access to Half-Hour Happy Hour!
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Poster Session Poster Judging & Participant Viewing (Optional CE) Sharing Your Best S009:“Not sure, ask the staff!” Interdisciplinary Trauma Staff Committee Improves Collaboration and Performance S015:Stranger in a Strange Land: Embedding Research Staff Within a Trauma Services Department. S023:Round Two: Re-Implementation of Electronic Trauma Documentation Using Simulation S030:Engaging Nurses and Bedside Staff in Injury Prevention Effforts S032:Improving Pain Management in Trauma Patients: A Multidisciplinary Approach S038:The Role of a Nurse Navigator on the Trauma Team S042:Are we there yet? Examining families’ experience with loved ones transferred in for trauma and acute rescue. S044:Multidisciplinary Approach and Strategies to Improving Emergency Department Nursing Documentation S049:Reducing Unplanned Adverse Events on a Trauma Unit by Improving Critical Thinking S052:Improving temperature collection for trauma patients in the adult emergency department S053:Improving Trauma Throughput S054:How we Stop the Bleed: Teaching the next generation - One student at a time S057:Quantifying Case Complexity at a Level 1 Trauma Center S058:POSITIVITY IMPACTS DOCUMENTATION COMPLETENESS S059:Driving Angels Teen Driving Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach S062:Increasing Tetanus Prophylaxis for Wound Management Compliance S067:FAST Validation S069:Benefits and Barriers to Pediatric Trauma Follow-up Care: A Mixed Methods Study S080:Reducing the time to antibiotics in patients with open fractures S082:MTP Response Team: A Novel Performance Improvement Process for Management of the Exsanguinating Non-Trauma Patient S084:Application of Lean/Six-Sigma to Optimize the Trauma Bay S090:A Systematic Method for Quality Review of Massive Transfusion Protocol Compliance S091:Peas and Carrots: A process for collaboration amongst health system trauma centers S096:Trauma Secondary Level of Review: Development of process/outcome core measures for collaborative performance improvement S105:Optimizing trauma activation criteria into a nursing driven tool for appropriate activation levels S111:Improved Patient Care Through Open and Collaborative Case Review S116:Using a TQIP report to guide your PI program and data validation S117:Best Practice Advance Practice Providers Model: Moving from a Service-Based to a Division-Based Care Delivery S119:OB Trauma Activation Project S120:PTSD Identification in Trauma Patients S122:Zero Preventable Deaths: A collaborative military and civilian assessment of the deployed military trauma system Evidence Based Practice E016: Use of a Concurrent Audit Process and ED-trauma workgroup to Improve Trauma Resuscitation Documentation E018:Trauma Informed Trauma Care: Screening for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Acute Stress Disorder in Trauma Patients E037:Preventing the Pause: Putting the Continuous Back in Continuous Enteral Nutrition E041:Examining the role of IRR in trauma performance improvement as a new best practice. E043:Save Our Skin: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Pressure Injuries E047:The Trauma Education Series: From the Trauma Bay to Discharge E070:Trauma Resuscitation Nurse for Continuity of Care E078:Utilizing Interdisciplinary Education to Optimize KCentra Delivery in Two Emergency Department Settings E079:RN EJ Program: Advancing Nursing Practice and Reducing IV Team Activations in the Adult Emergency Department E081:Delirium: Acute Brain Failure E088:Post Discharge Phone Calls: Partnering with Patients to Improve Care Transitions through the Trauma Care Continuum E089:Computed Tomography (CT) Diagnosis of Stroke in Trauma Patients E094:Non-verbal Communication: Using high visibility vest to boost PI compliance in trauma team activations. E095:Making Deaths Matter: Ongoing evaluation of the integration of an autopsy and death review process into a PIPS program E101:Decreasing intra-hospital transportation of the critically injured patient: a successful intervention E104:The Role of the Trauma Nurse in Massive Transfusion Protocol E107:Collaring Pressure Ulcers E109:RAMPED-UP: The Development and Testing of an Interprofessional Collaboration Model E112:Saving Traumatically Injured Geriatric and/or Anticoagulated Patients: Medically and Financially E115:ED to ED inter-facility transfer for injured patients E121:Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention: A Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults in an Urban Community Setting E123:Between a Trauma Call and a Wellness Check: Prehospital (Fire & EMS) Data, Patient Handoff, and Readmission Avoidance Research R033:Making Strides: Dedicated Trauma Nurse Lead Program Improves Overall Nursing Experience R056:Measuring Immediate Responder Knowledge Gained Through Stop the Bleed Education and Training R068:A Trauma May Save Your Life: Incidental findings during trauma workup at an urban Level 1 trauma center R093:Improving Skill Proficiency in Stop the Bleed Participants R103:Evaluation of Equestrian Related Head Injuries in Kentucky Managed in the Emergency Department R113:The Implementation of a Clinical Psychologist Embedded in a Level 1 Trauma Center

Friday, March 29

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Oral Abstract Breakfast Room A: Evidence-Based Practice Abstract Presentations Room B: Research Presentation Abstracts Click on the titles below for more information. Evidence Based Practice Abstract Presentations Moderator: Vicki Moran, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE,APHN-BC, CDE Examining the Role of IRR in Trauma Performance Improvement as a New Best Practice – Kristin Chreiman, MSN Utilizing Interdisciplinary Education to Optimize KCentra Delivery in Two Emergency Department Settings – Caitlin Healy, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, ACCNS-AG Collaring Pressure Ulcers – Heather Ditzler, BSN, RN Research Presentation Abstracts Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN Measuring Immediate Responder Knowledge Gained Through Stop the Bleed Education and Training – Teresa Lienhop, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, TCRN, NEA-BC, FACHE Evaluation of Equestrian Related Head Injuries in Kentucky Managed in the Emergency Department – Sophie Post, nursing student The Implementation of a Clinical Psychologist Embedded in a Level 1 Trauma Center – Beth Broering, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CCNS, CAISS, FAEN
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Plenary Session: Getting Involved with EAST Practice Management Guidelines- How Can STN Members Contribute? John Lunde, DNP, AGACNP/FNP-BC, TCRN, FCCM John Como, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCM Vicki Bennett, MSN, RN,CEN, CCRN Moderator: Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT
	This session will feature a panel discussion explaining a pragmatic approach to institutional implementation of EAST PMGs.The discussion will focus on explanation on the USE of GRADE methodology in the context of EAST PMGs, how to convert an EAST PMG with GRADE into real world at the bedside protocol, experiences from an STN member who is leading a PMG work group, and will conclude with a Q&A session from the attendees. Learning Objectives: Provide a breakdown and explanation of what GRADE methodology is and why is it used in PMG development. Provide a roadmap of how a PMG goes from paper to the bedside.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Plenary Session - Distinguished Lectureship: Addressing Complex Problems: Lessons Learned From the Trauma Community Presenter: Ronald M. Stewart, MD, Professor and Chair of Surgery, Dr.Witten B. Russ Chair in Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio,TX; Medical Director, Trauma Programs,American College of Surgeons Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN
	Ronald M. Stewart, MD, currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Surgery, holding the Dr.Witten B. Russ Endowed Chair in Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. Over the past three decades, he has actively led the development of an integrated civilian- military trauma system that serves all of South Texas, covering more than 26,000 square miles. In 2001 Dr. Stewart was appointed by then Governor George W. Bush to the Texas Governors EMS and Trauma Advisory Council where he served for 15 years as the Chair of the Trauma Systems Committee. He was a founding member and the first Chair of the National Trauma Institute. For the past 20 years he has served on the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT), serving at the as the national Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma from March, 2014 to March, 2018. He is currently the ACS’s Medical Director of Trauma Programs. In 2013 Dr. Stewart was the recipient of the National Safety Council’s Surgeons Award for Service to Safety, and the American College of Surgeon's Arthur Ellenberger Award for Excellence in State Advocacy. He is the immediate past President of the Southwestern Surgical Congress and the President of the Texas Surgical Society.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM	Plenary Session: Nurse-Physician Communication – A Predictor of Survival Andrew Bernard, MD, FACS, EAST President Moderator: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC
	Nurse-physician communication is variable in quality and frequency, resulting in variable patient risk and provider experience.This session will include an overview of nurse-physician communication, how communication can affect patient outcomes, and provider experiences including longevity and burnout.Additionally, strategies for nurse leaders to develop a culture of communication and skills for front line nurses to improve communications will be discussed.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Plenary Session: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the OR Presenter: Todd Maxson, MD Moderator: Amy Krichten, MSN, RN, CEN,TCRN
	Dr. Todd Maxson is the Surgeon in Chief of Trauma and Burn and a Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During this presentation, Dr. Maxson will describe a personal traumatic injury and provide valuable insight from a patient’s perspective on the aftermath of the trauma and the importance of patient advocacy within hospitals, providers, caregivers, physical therapy and insurance companies.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Plenary Session: PI Gets Fishy: Integrating the JC Taxonomy into the Trauma PI Process Presenter: Beth Torres, PhD, RN, CCRN Beth Broering, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CCNS, CAISS, FAEN Moderator: Dan Kiff, MS, RN
	The American College of Surgeons Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient include a PI and Patient Safety model for monitoring safety and outcomes. Challenges exist in operationalizing this model to review complications and events in academic settings with competing priorities in resident education and existing structures of traditional morbidity and mortality conferences.We describe our journey towards an interdisciplinary model of PI within our trauma and acute care surgery programs. Learning Objectives: Identify the JC taxonomies used in PI event analysis Describe how to integrate a fishbone tool into event analysis State how the fishbone can be useful in documenting loop closure Identify strategies for integrating PI case presentations into resident physician education Describe strategies for promoting professionalism and learning in M & M conferences.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Plenary Session: A Roadmap to the Future for Hospital Based Injury and Violence Prevention Presenters: Christy Adams, RN, BSN, MPH, PhD(c) Moderator: Maria McMahon, MSN, RN, PNP-PC/AC, TCRN
	Hospital based injury prevention programs are often implemented with limited guidance beyond verification criteria. A national collaborative of trauma and public health organizations has developed new Standards and Indicators for hospital based injury and violence prevention.The purpose of this session is to introduce the Standards and Indicators for Model Level I and II Trauma Center Injury and Violence Prevention Programs and discuss applications for program development. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: Discuss the history and current state of hospital based injury prevention. Describe the national Standards and Indicators for Model Level I and II Trauma Center Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Programs. Identify strategies to strengthen IVP Programs through application of the Standards and Indicators.
3:30 PM	President's Closing Presenter: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC, STN President

Saturday, March 30 - Sunday, March 31

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Oral Abstract Breakfast Room A: Evidence-Based Practice Abstract Presentations Room B: Research Presentation Abstracts Click on the titles below for more information. Evidence Based Practice Abstract Presentations Moderator: Vicki Moran, PhD, MPH, RN, CNE,APHN-BC, CDE Examining the Role of IRR in Trauma Performance Improvement as a New Best Practice – Kristin Chreiman, MSN Utilizing Interdisciplinary Education to Optimize KCentra Delivery in Two Emergency Department Settings – Caitlin Healy, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, ACCNS-AG Collaring Pressure Ulcers – Heather Ditzler, BSN, RN Research Presentation Abstracts Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN Measuring Immediate Responder Knowledge Gained Through Stop the Bleed Education and Training – Teresa Lienhop, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, TCRN, NEA-BC, FACHE Evaluation of Equestrian Related Head Injuries in Kentucky Managed in the Emergency Department – Sophie Post, nursing student The Implementation of a Clinical Psychologist Embedded in a Level 1 Trauma Center – Beth Broering, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CCNS, CAISS, FAEN
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Plenary Session: Getting Involved with EAST Practice Management Guidelines- How Can STN Members Contribute? John Lunde, DNP, AGACNP/FNP-BC, TCRN, FCCM John Como, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCM Vicki Bennett, MSN, RN,CEN, CCRN Moderator: Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT
	This session will feature a panel discussion explaining a pragmatic approach to institutional implementation of EAST PMGs.The discussion will focus on explanation on the USE of GRADE methodology in the context of EAST PMGs, how to convert an EAST PMG with GRADE into real world at the bedside protocol, experiences from an STN member who is leading a PMG work group, and will conclude with a Q&A session from the attendees. Learning Objectives: Provide a breakdown and explanation of what GRADE methodology is and why is it used in PMG development. Provide a roadmap of how a PMG goes from paper to the bedside.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM	Plenary Session - Distinguished Lectureship: Addressing Complex Problems: Lessons Learned From the Trauma Community Presenter: Ronald M. Stewart, MD, Professor and Chair of Surgery, Dr.Witten B. Russ Chair in Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio,TX; Medical Director, Trauma Programs,American College of Surgeons Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN
	Ronald M. Stewart, MD, currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Surgery, holding the Dr.Witten B. Russ Endowed Chair in Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. Over the past three decades, he has actively led the development of an integrated civilian- military trauma system that serves all of South Texas, covering more than 26,000 square miles. In 2001 Dr. Stewart was appointed by then Governor George W. Bush to the Texas Governors EMS and Trauma Advisory Council where he served for 15 years as the Chair of the Trauma Systems Committee. He was a founding member and the first Chair of the National Trauma Institute. For the past 20 years he has served on the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT), serving at the as the national Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma from March, 2014 to March, 2018. He is currently the ACS’s Medical Director of Trauma Programs. In 2013 Dr. Stewart was the recipient of the National Safety Council’s Surgeons Award for Service to Safety, and the American College of Surgeon's Arthur Ellenberger Award for Excellence in State Advocacy. He is the immediate past President of the Southwestern Surgical Congress and the President of the Texas Surgical Society.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM	Plenary Session: Nurse-Physician Communication – A Predictor of Survival Andrew Bernard, MD, FACS, EAST President Moderator: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC
	Nurse-physician communication is variable in quality and frequency, resulting in variable patient risk and provider experience.This session will include an overview of nurse-physician communication, how communication can affect patient outcomes, and provider experiences including longevity and burnout.Additionally, strategies for nurse leaders to develop a culture of communication and skills for front line nurses to improve communications will be discussed.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Plenary Session: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the OR Presenter: Todd Maxson, MD Moderator: Amy Krichten, MSN, RN, CEN,TCRN
	Dr. Todd Maxson is the Surgeon in Chief of Trauma and Burn and a Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. During this presentation, Dr. Maxson will describe a personal traumatic injury and provide valuable insight from a patient’s perspective on the aftermath of the trauma and the importance of patient advocacy within hospitals, providers, caregivers, physical therapy and insurance companies.
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	Plenary Session: PI Gets Fishy: Integrating the JC Taxonomy into the Trauma PI Process Presenter: Beth Torres, PhD, RN, CCRN Beth Broering, MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, CCNS, CAISS, FAEN Moderator: Dan Kiff, MS, RN
	The American College of Surgeons Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient include a PI and Patient Safety model for monitoring safety and outcomes. Challenges exist in operationalizing this model to review complications and events in academic settings with competing priorities in resident education and existing structures of traditional morbidity and mortality conferences.We describe our journey towards an interdisciplinary model of PI within our trauma and acute care surgery programs. Learning Objectives: Identify the JC taxonomies used in PI event analysis Describe how to integrate a fishbone tool into event analysis State how the fishbone can be useful in documenting loop closure Identify strategies for integrating PI case presentations into resident physician education Describe strategies for promoting professionalism and learning in M & M conferences.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Plenary Session: A Roadmap to the Future for Hospital Based Injury and Violence Prevention Presenters: Christy Adams, RN, BSN, MPH, PhD(c) Moderator: Maria McMahon, MSN, RN, PNP-PC/AC, TCRN
	Hospital based injury prevention programs are often implemented with limited guidance beyond verification criteria. A national collaborative of trauma and public health organizations has developed new Standards and Indicators for hospital based injury and violence prevention.The purpose of this session is to introduce the Standards and Indicators for Model Level I and II Trauma Center Injury and Violence Prevention Programs and discuss applications for program development. Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to: Discuss the history and current state of hospital based injury prevention. Describe the national Standards and Indicators for Model Level I and II Trauma Center Injury and Violence Prevention (IVP) Programs. Identify strategies to strengthen IVP Programs through application of the Standards and Indicators.
3:30 PM	President's Closing Presenter: Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC, STN President

Continuing Education Information

Pre-Conference: EAST/Advanced Practitioner Workshop	3.5
Pre-Conference: Pediatric Workshop	3.5
Pre-Conference: Nursing Research: How to Develop Abstracts and Posters for Professional Conferences Workshop	3.5
Pre-Conference: Injury Prevention Workshop	3.5
Pre-Conference: Advanced Practitioner SIG Meeting	1.0
Pre-Conference: Government Affairs Public Policy (GAPP) Committee Meeting	1.0
Full Conference: All Plenary Sessions/ Concurrent Sessions	13.25
Optional CE for Poster Abstracts	1.0 - 2.0
TOPIC Course	8.25
Optimal Course	6.3
TCRN Faculty Training and Preparatory Course	11.0

TraumaCon 2019

Conference Agenda

Plenary Session: Improving Pre-Hospital Trauma Care via Health Services Research

Concurrent Sessions Round 1

Concurrent Sessions Round 2

Concurrent Sessions Round 3

Panel Session: Geriatric Trauma

Plenary Session: Getting Involved with EAST Practice Management Guidelines- How Can STN Members Contribute?

Plenary Session - Distinguished Lectureship: Addressing Complex Problems: Lessons Learned From the Trauma Community

Plenary Session: Nurse-Physician Communication – A Predictor of Survival

Plenary Session: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the OR

Plenary Session: PI Gets Fishy: Integrating the JC Taxonomy into the Trauma PI Process

Plenary Session: A Roadmap to the Future for Hospital Based Injury and Violence Prevention

Plenary Session: Getting Involved with EAST Practice Management Guidelines- How Can STN Members Contribute?

Plenary Session - Distinguished Lectureship: Addressing Complex Problems: Lessons Learned From the Trauma Community

Plenary Session: Nurse-Physician Communication – A Predictor of Survival

Plenary Session: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way from the OR

Plenary Session: PI Gets Fishy: Integrating the JC Taxonomy into the Trauma PI Process

Plenary Session: A Roadmap to the Future for Hospital Based Injury and Violence Prevention

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