BRING IT TO THE BAYOU:BIG IDEAS, BIG TRAUMA IN THE BIG EASY

APRIL 2 - 5, 2014 New Orleans, Louisiana Sheraton New Orleans

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17th Annual Conference

2014 Annual Conference Program Committee

Chair Elizabeth Atkins, BSN, RN, CCRNTrauma Program ManagerGrady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Co-ChairRegina Medeiros, DNP, RN Trauma Program DirectorGeorgia Regents Health SystemAugusta, GA

Committee MembersKathi Ayers, MSN, RN, FNP2014 STN President Trauma Program ManagerSharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA Roy Ball, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, CCNSTrauma Program ManagerLegacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, OR

Rita Cox, BSN, RNTrauma Program ManagerBronson Methodist Hospital Kalamazoo, MI

Marie Dieter, MSN, MBA, RN, CENChair, Abstract Review CommitteeTrauma Program ManagerJohns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Baltimore, MD

Karen E. Doyle, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC2013 STN President R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterEmergency Nursing, Baltimore, MD

Melissa Harte, MS, RN2012 STN PresidentDirector, Trauma ServicesPhoenix Children’s Hospital, Phoenix, AZ

Dan Kiff, MN, RNDirector, Trauma ServicesSpirit of Charity Level 1 Trauma CenterInterim LSU Hospital, New Orleans, LA

Debra Kitchens, BSN, RN, CEN, NRPTrauma Program Manager Greenville Memorial Hospital Greenville, SC

Lou Ann Miller, BSN, RN, CENTrauma Program ManagerRiverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News, VA

Amanda McNicholas, MSN, RN, CRNPLead Trauma Advanced PractitionerReading Health System, West Reading, PA

Mary Jo Pedicino, MSN, RNTrauma Education CoordinatorThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

Madonna Walters, MS, RNTrauma Program ManagerAllegiance Health, Jackson, MI

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Greetings from theChair

The conference committee of the Society of Trauma Nurses invites you to BRING IT TO THE BAYOU by joining us in New Orleans, Louisiana, for our 17th Annual STN Conference, BIG IDEAS, BIG TRAUMA, in the BIG EASY.

During our four-day conference, we promise to offer you discussions, education, and networking opportunities that will strengthen and invigorate your trauma nursing practice. New this year, STN is proud to partner with the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) featuring an Advanced Practice workshop and two concurrent sessions developed by and presented by EAST. Our conference opens on Wednesday April 2nd, 2014 with Special Interest Groups (SIGS), committee meetings, and three half-day pre-conferences—including your choice of pre-conferences on Pediatric Trauma, Rural Trauma, or the EAST Advanced Practice Collaborative Workshop. The ever-popular TOPIC course and the Optimal Course have been moved to Saturday, April 5th.

This year the full STN conference starts on Thursday the 3rd, and poses some simple questions: “WHY, WHEN, and HOW?” This theme of critical questioning integrates our conference topics and it stems from the challenges we all experience as we assemble our teams to do great things in the care of the injured. We ask “WHY are we here?” and “WHY do we do the things we do?” and move on to the question “If not now, WHEN?” and “HOW?” These questions take us beyond the nuts and bolts of the “WHAT” – from the trauma protocols and evidence-based practice to the point where we explore how we will actually engage and excite our teams to do their very best in implementing those protocols.

I invite you to join your colleagues for our 17th Annual Conference. This gathering of trauma professionals is like no other venue, and it provides an opportunity to learn, rejuvenate, and network with trauma experts and leaders from across the country who have faced questions and

challenges similar to yours. As members of the Society of Trauma Nurses we can work together to provide innovative leadership

in trauma care as we answer these complex questions.

Regards,

Elizabeth Atkins, BSN, RN, CCRN Trauma Program Manager

Grady Memorial Hospital Atlanta, GA

Nursing Continuing Education Contact HoursAn application has been submitted to the Georgia Nurses Association Continuing Education Review Committee for approval of 18.66 contact hours for STN conference sessions, including the ½ day pre-conference courses. Please call Kim Goff, STN, at 859-977-7456 for more information. The following is a list of possible contact hours for applicable sessions:

COURSE CONTACT HOURS

Pre-Conference: Pediatric Trauma 4.0

Pre-Conference: Rural Trauma 4.0

EAST Advanced Practice Collaborative Workshop 4.0

Full Conference: All Plenary Sessions and Concurrent Sessions 12.16

Optional CE during for Poster Abstracts 1.0–2.5

TOPIC Course 8.0

Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course 6.3

Welcome to jazzy New Orleans for the 17th Annual Society of Trauma Nurses conference, BRING IT TO THE BAYOU: Big Trauma, Big Ideas, in the Big Easy. The conference runs from April 2nd – April 5th, 2014 at the Sheraton New Orleans on famous Canal Street. The Society anticipates an audience of over 500 nursing professionals working in the field of trauma. You can join other nurses involved in the care and management of trauma patients, then take a stroll through the French Quarter or enjoy a tour of antebellum plantations and bayou culture. We invite you to enjoy the eclectic culture and world-wide influences that have made this city’s food, music, and entertainment so famous.

2014 Conference Highlights

• Special Interest Groups/Committees have moved to Wednesday morning, before the pre-conference sessions. This is a great opportunity to network with others in your special interest area.

• Welcome Reception – The welcome reception will be on Wednesday evening after the pre-conference sessions.• More Concurrent Sessions – Once again, we’ve expanded the breakout sessions – from 21 to 24 – to give you

more choice in topics: This year’s conference offers four consecutive hours of concurrent programs on Thursday, with six choices each hour.

• Plenary Sessions – You’ll find plenary sessions that address the big questions confronting trauma nurses, from “WHY” to “If not now, WHEN?” These sessions also address the ongoing issues that surround trauma resuscitation, unique trauma populations, and multiple casualty events. The speakers include both civilian and military experts.

• Clinical Topics – The up-to-date clinical content in both breakout and plenary sessions is designed to meet the needs of trauma professionals in a variety of work settings.

• Poster Abstract CE – The option of earning continuing education (CE) for poster abstract reviews will be offered Thursday afternoon after the last concurrent session.

• Post-Conference Sessions – We listened to you and have moved the TOPIC and Optimal courses to Saturday, to give participants the option of attending the 4-hour pre-conferences as well as the post-conferences.

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About theConference

About STN The Society of Trauma Nurses is a membership-based, non-profit organization whose members represent trauma nurses from around the world. Members are health care professionals who are innovators and leaders in research, education, management, and direct trauma service delivery.

The Society of Trauma Nurses provides educational programs, mentoring, interest groups, outreach and services to its membership to assist trauma nurses in professional development.

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration Open Wednesday, April 2, 2014 • Pre-Conference Sessions (additional fees apply)

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM Registration Open9:00 AM – 10:15 AM SIGS & Committees – Session I

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM SIGS & Committees – Session II12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Pediatric Pre-Conference: Peds Primer: Performance, Profit, and Preparedness 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Rural Trauma Pre-Conference12:30 PM – 4:30 PM EAST Collaborative Workshop for Advanced Practitioners in Trauma

4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception/ Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall Visit the exhibits and start your “Trauma Voodoo” game!

Thursday, April 3, 2014 • Full Conference Sessions (included with conference registration)6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Registration Open7:00 AM – 9:45 AM Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Session – President’s Address & Annual Meeting: Why, When, and How: Embracing the Questions That Challenge Us – If Not Now, When?

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM Plenary Session I – WHY WE ARE HERE - Through the Eyes of The Patient: The Brian Boyle Story9:45 AM – 10:00 AM Break

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Concurrent Sessions I11:10 AM – 12:10 PM Concurrent Sessions II11:45 AM – 6:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open – Visit the exhibits and work on your Voodoo game!12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Lunch Served in the Exhibit Hall and Poster viewing

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Concurrent Sessions III2:40 PM – 3:40 PM Concurrent Session IV3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Poster Judging & Participant Viewing – Optional CE for Poster Review.

Exhibit Prize Drawing at 5:45 PM

Friday, April 4, 2014 • Full Conference Sessions (included with conference registration)6:30 AM – 4:30 PM Registration & Information7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Daybreak Plenary Session II - Challenges in Developing a Mature P.I. Program8:10 AM – 9:35 AM Plenary Session III – Trauma Resuscitation

9:35 AM – 10:15 AM Break10:15 AM – 11:40 AM Plenary Session IV – Nagging Trauma Issues

11:50 AM – 1:15 PM Lunch & Distinguished Lecturer1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Plenary Session V – Unique Trauma Populations2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Plenary Session VI – Rapid Fire Countdown3:30 PM – 3:40 PM President’s Closing Remarks & Evaluations

Saturday, April 5, 2014 • Post-Conference Sessions (additional fees apply)

7:00 AM – 7:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Trauma Outcomes Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)8:00 AM – 4:15 PM Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course

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Schedule At-A-Glance

There are persistent questions for those centers providing pediatric trauma care across the nation: Is pediatric trauma care cost-effective? How are pediatric trauma outcomes best measured, and what are the best performance improvement metrics to use in your P.I. plan? What should you know when preparing your team for the trauma center site survey? These are the key questions addressed by three pediatric trauma experts during this 4-hr pre-conference.

Moderators: Lisa Gray, BSN, RN, CPN and Diana J. Kraus, BSN, RN, TNS

12:30 PM – 4:30 PMFaculty: Deb Brown, BSN, MHA, RNDell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas - Austin, TX

David Tuggle, MD, FAAP Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas - Austin, TX

Marla L. Vanore, MHA, RNThe Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

Pediatric Trauma Pre-ConferencePeds Primer: Performance, Profit, and Preparedness – No Small Issues

4.0CE

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Special Interest Group (SIGs) and Committee Meetings

Special Interest Groups: The Society’s SIGs have evolved to meet the needs of a membership with specialized interests and needs, through targeted information and education. All STN members are welcome and encouraged to join with those who have similar interests, and attend any of the SIG meetings, even if this is your first time. Committee Meetings: The STN Committees are dedicated to managing and advancing specific activities relevant to the needs of the membership. The committees and their members are focused on the development and implementation of a variety of initiatives that benefit all STN members: All committee members are encouraged to attend and participate in strategic planning for the upcoming year.

Each SIG and Committee meets individually to provide an opportunity for the chairs to update members on activities and discuss strategies for developing projects, programs, and/or services that meet the needs of the specific group or committee. The following SIGS and Committees will meet on Wednesday A.M. There will be two Sessions – Session I: 9:00 -10:15 AM and Session II: 10:30-11:45 AM. Please reference the final program online or the program syllabus for meeting room assignments.

SIGs Committees

Advanced Practice SIG/Neuro SIG ATCN CommitteeInjury Prevention SIG Journal of Trauma Nursing - CommitteePediatric SIG Membership Committee

Rural SIG Pediatric CommitteeTOPIC Committee

Topics:12:30 – 1:30 PM Pediatric Trauma Care: Is It Profitable?

1:30 – 2:30 PM The P.I. Journey

2:30 – 3:30 PM The Surveyors’ Guide to Trauma Center Preparedness 3:30 – 4:30 PM Challenges for Pediatric Trauma Centers: Panel Q&A

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS begin

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The workshop provides an overview of radiology for both novice and experienced AP,

including general principles of radiology interpretation, utility and appropriateness of imaging studies, as well as more sophisticated interpretation of trauma plain film, CT scan imaging, and ultrasonography across the spectrum of care (Trauma Bay, ICU, and surgical ward) for critically ill and injured patients. Content will be presented in an interactive case based format, and utilize audience participation methodology.

Agenda:• Introduction • Fundamentals of Radiology• What Test Should I Order?• The Use of Ultrasound in

Trauma • The Zebras• “You’re the Radiologist”

Audience Interpretation of Trauma Imaging

• Audience Q/A with Faculty

EAST Collaborative Workshop for Advanced Practitioners in Trauma

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Benjamin Reynolds, PA-C, UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA

William Bowling, MD Hurley Medical Center Flint, MI

Babak Sarani, MD George Washington University Hospital Washington, DC

Corinna Sicoutris, CRNP, FCCMUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Martin Zielinski, MDMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Michael Pisa, CRNPUniversity of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA

Rural regions of the U.S. represent only 25% of the country’s population but have 60% of the trauma deaths. If your trauma center represents rural regions and you are looking to support our rural partners, this is an essential course for you. This pre-conference features three speakers with significant experience in providing rural trauma care in challenging environments. They designed this course to help other rural facilities achieve optimal outcomes through oversight and performance improvement.

Agenda:• Challenges for Rural

Trauma Hospitals• Development/

Maintenance of Rural Trauma Programs & Systems

• P.I. for Rural Trauma • Getting Started • Regional/ State P.I.• Resources for Rural

Hospitals

Rural Trauma Pre-Conference

12:30 PM – 4:30 PMSteven E. Briggs, MD, FACSSanford Medical Center–Fargo, Fargo, ND

Carol Immerman, BSN, RNSt. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Deb Syverson, BSN, RNSanford Medical Center–Fargo, Fargo, ND

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4.0CE

Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll)

Stop here to share some “joie de vivre”* (zhwa-d-veev) before you stroll down Bourbon Street!

• Hearty appetizers• Cash Bar• Visit the Exhibits• Pick up “pins” to stick in your Trauma Voodoo

Doll and a chance to win great prizes

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ZydecoWELCOME RECEPTION

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 2, 2014 continued

6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Conference & Exhibitor Registration Open

7:00 AM - 9:45 AM Continental Breakfast

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM OPENING SESSION & WELCOME

Moderator: Karen Doyle, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC, STN President 2013

PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS AND ANNUAL MEETING

Kathi Ayers, MSN, NPSTN 2014 President Trauma Program ManagerSharp Memorial HospitalSan Diego, CA

“Every day was not guaranteed, every day was a blessing, it was a gift. To go from that experience, where I saw first-hand the power that medicine has, that healthcare providers have for their patients, the compassion, the support the drive; just having that team effort all the way through kept me going,” says Brian Boyle, a.k.a “Iron Heart,” athlete and American Red Cross National Volunteer on his website.

Why do we do what we do? The above statement is the answer. Join us in listening to the experience of a patient who has been there, done that, and survived! Brian Boyle was severely injured in a motor-vehicle crash at the age of 18 and tells his story of survival, recovery, and triumph as he crossed the finish line at the Hawaii Ironman just 3 years after the crash. He is an advocate for the American Red Cross and donated his first unit of blood at the hospital that brought him back to life. His story has been featured on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, NBC’s Today Show, ESPN, and several other programs throughout the country. He graduated Cum Laude from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and was named Spokesperson of the Year in 2009 and 2010.

Why, When, and How?Embracing the Questions That Challenge Us: Your challenge starts here, with the Annual Meeting and President’s Address. Our incoming STN President, Kathi Ayers, will give an update of STN activities, introduce the Board of Directors, present the annual STN Awards, and discuss what it means to be an active member. She will also discuss the importance of inspiring members of the team to act in a way that creates great outcomes.

8:45 AM – 9:45 AM PLENARY SESSION I

Why We Are Here – Through the Eyes of the Patient: The Brian Boyle Story Moderator: Karen Doyle, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC, STN President 2013

8:45–9:35 AM Brian Boyle

9:35–9:45 AM Q & A

12.16CE

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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Full Session CE Amount

Thursday, April 3, 2014 CONCURRENT SESSION I • 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PEDS

DEALING WITH BLAST INJURIES IN CHILDREN: OUR EXPERIENCE FROM THE BOSTON BOMBING Moderator: Lisa Gray, BSN, RNMaria McMahon, PNP-AC/PC

This session explores the unique characteristics that place children at greater risk during a blast event, reviews pediatric acute care management, and discusses lessons learned from the Boston bombings.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

FROM IDEA TO PAPER: SHARING YOUR EBP OR RESEARCHModerator: Cristiane Domingues, PhD, MsC, RN Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNOR, CEN JTN Editor

Need help bringing your project from the initial ‘idea’ stage to a fully-formed research or EBP paper? This session, presented by the Editor of JTN, offers practical advice about developing ideas into projects and ultimately evaluating your study results and writing the paper.

CLINICAL

USING EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN ELDERLY TRAUMA PATIENTSModerator: Lou Ann Miller, BSN, RN, CENElizabeth Katrancha, MSN, RN, CNE

Why are elderly trauma patients unique in their response to trauma? This session reviews biological and physiological changes in elderly trauma patients. The lecture uses evidence to discuss how to overcome the challenges and experience the triumphs and outcomes of developing a multi-disciplinary, dedicated process for caring for trauma patients over age 65.

CLINICAL

UNAVOIDABLE HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE ULCERS AMONG CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS – A REVIEW OF THE EVIDENCEModerator: Bridget Gardner, RN Myra Varnado, BS, RN, CWOCNHospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) are an area of significant concern to trauma centers and are considered CMS ‘Never Events’. Skin and wound experts know that some HAPU’s are unavoidable and this session outlines the evidence regarding conditions that can lead to HAPU’s, best practice prevention methods, and strategies that are legally defensible in unavoidable HAPU’s.

MILITARY

TRAUMA CARE IN THE MILITARYModerator: Jeri Hinds, RNCris Mandry, MDCivilian trauma care has derived many lessons from military casualty management over the past decades. Our management of massive hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, amputations, and blast wounds are among the many areas where military medicine has led the way. COL Cris Mandry, MD explores current trends in military trauma care in this session, including Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and its applications to civilian pre-hospital care.

LEADERSHIP

TRAUMA CENTER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 101 Moderator: Patricia Carlock, BSN, RN Judy Mikhail, MSN, MBA, RN Trauma P.I. programs often underestimate time and resources required to develop a functional trauma registry. Data collection often starts without a clear plan or procedures ensuring data quality, and trauma registry staff are too few and often inadequately trained. This session covers the who, what, why, when, and how of an effective, efficient and accurate P.I. and trauma registry data plan.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS II • 11:10 AM – 12:10 PMRURAL

TRAUMA ACROSS THE CONTINUUM – ADDRESSING RURAL TRAUMA CARE ISSUES Moderator: Shawn Moreau, BSN, RNCarol Immermann, BSN, RN

This session explores the challenges facing rural hospitals as they attempt to standardize trauma practices and care, and how their trauma center partners can support them. Results of the STN Rural Trauma Center Survey will also be discussed.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (4) – EBP

ORAL ABSTRACT WINNERS – EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICEModerator: Marie Dieter, MSN, MBA, RN, CENAuthors, TBA

The top four submissions in the Evidence-Based Practice category are presented at this session. This is an opportunity to review EBP projects from a variety of trauma centers.

CLINICAL

TRAUMA IN PREGNANCY Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RNCheryl Wraa, MSN, RN

Trauma is involved in 5 - 20% of all pregnancies. The pregnant trauma patient has physiologic changes from the pregnancy that affect how the body responds to trauma. By understanding when and why these changes occur, the nurse will be aware of the unique differences in the assessment and plan of care for the injured pregnant patient.

CLINICAL

SYMPATHETIC STORMING FOLLOWING TBIModerator: Lynn Eastes, MS, ACNP-BC, RNKim Meyer, MSN, CNRN, ACNP-BC

Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) is a phenomenon seen after a variety of neurological insults, in particular, severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This session reviews the effects of sympathetic storming as well as symptoms and triggers to look for while caring for these patients. Early recognition and treatment is critical to mitigate long-term consequences and facilitate rehabilitation.

PREVENTION

TEACHING EVIDENCE-BASED YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES TO MEMBERS OF HIGH RISK COMMUNITIES Moderator: Melissa Harte, MS, RN Daria Ruffolo, DNP, RN, CCRN, TNS The session focuses on the overwhelming epidemiologic data regarding youth violence today and how to provide violence prevention tools necessdary for effective community change. It includes a review of current evidence-based methods for youth violence prevention across an array of youth populations.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF RADIOLOGICAL IMAGES IN TRAUMA CRITICAL CARE: CASE PRESENTATIONS Moderator: Amy Koestner, MSN, RNMartin Zielinski, MD, FACS Corinna Sicoutris, CRNP, FCCM Where do you see that? When and why do you order that test? This presentation provides an overview of radiology for both novice and experienced advanced practitioners. It includes general principles of interpretation, review of utility and appropriateness of studies, and interpretation of trauma plain films, CT, and ultrasonography for critically ill and injured patients. The session is case-based with audience participation.

Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall • LUNCH SERVED from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM • Posters available for review/ Start your “Trauma Voodoo” game & chance to win prizes/ Exhibit Hall open till 6:30 PM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS III • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PEDS

PATIENT SAFETY AND THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PATIENT Moderator: Mary Jo Pedicino, MSN, RNMarcella Bono JD, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, TNSPediatric patients are a vulnerable population with potential for adverse events in the complicated trauma care environment. Patient identification, communication, medication safety, infection prevention, risk identification, and surgical safety issues will be discussed.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (4) - Research

ORAL ABSTRACT WINNERS - ResearchModerator: Marie Dieter, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN Authors, TBA The top four submissions in the Research category are presented at this session. This is an opportunity to review trauma research projects from a variety of trauma centers.

CLINICAL

TRAUMA JEOPARDYModerator: Rita Cox, BSN, RN Lynn Gerber-Smith, MS, RN

Nurses are looking for innovative ways to learn and educate. This fun and educational session uses participant interaction in the form of everyone’s favorite TV game show, Jeopardy. Session leaders will quiz participants on various trauma topics. What you know and where you get the evidence for your practice will be emphasized.

NEURO

MANAGING MODERATE TBI ACROSS THE AGE SPECTRUMModerator: Michael Glenn, RNKim Meyer, MSN, CNRN, ACNP-BC Mild and severe TBI are widely studied, but little attention is paid to moderate TBI. This session discusses cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, and neurobehavioral difficulties that can continue long after the initial injury. Prompt treatment of TBI-related sequelae can facilitate community re-entry and reduce long-term disability.

CLINICAL

WEATHER THE TRAUMA STORM: CASE REVIEWS OF SEASONAL TRAUMA INJURIES Moderator: Danielle Martrain, RN Diana Clapp, BSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, NREMT-P Through case studies, this session explores the seasonal effects and trauma mechanisms that affect survivability. From the common outdoor injuries seen during summer weather to seasonal complications like hypothermia, strategies for successful management are discussed.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

RIB FRACTURE STABILIZATION: HISTORY TO CURRENT TRENDS Moderator: Joan Pirrung, MSN, ACNS-BC, RNBrian Kim, MDRib fracture management has evolved considerably in the past century, and efforts to reduce pain and lost productivity have resulted in multiple attempts to refine rib fracture stabilization techniques. The purpose of this session is to discuss this evolution and describe the current state of rib fracture stabilization.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV • 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM PEDS

MILD TBI IN CHILDREN: SYMPTOM ASSESSMENT AND BRAIN REST GUIDELINES Moderator: Karen Macauley, DHA, MEd, BSN CENBecky Cook, DNP, RN, ARNP-PCMild traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for 70% of all TBI patients yet nurses lack knowledge and confidence in caring for these patients. This session provides a comprehensive review of mild TBI or “concussion” in children with emphasis on early identification, symptom assessment, and treatment recommendations to optimize recovery.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN RESEARCHModerator: Julie Nash, MSN, RN Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNOR, CEN JTN Editor This session reviews a history of unethical research practices from the past from which many lessons have been learned. This history led to the highly regulated current environment, where both internal institutional review boards (IRBs) and external agencies like the NIH provide oversight.

CLINICAL

BLUNT AORTIC INJURY – WHAT EVERY TRAUMA NURSE NEEDS TO KNOW! Moderator: Donna Lemoine, BSN, RN Jennifer Mooney, MD

Management principles for aortic injury can sometimes seem very different from managing other injuries. This session will teach us when to suspect an aortic injury based on initial chest x-ray, how to diagnose it, and how to prevent aortic rupture while in the ED and ICU. The trauma nurse’s involvement and knowledge are critical to preventing aortic rupture, the second most lethal traumatic injury.

DISASTER

EXPLOSIVE SITUATIONS: BLAST DYNAMICS AND INJURY PATTERNSModerator: Debbie Blakelee, BSN, RNDiana Clapp, RN, BSN, CCRN, CENBlast injuries are among the most challenging for health care providers. This session details the mechanism and injury pattersn common to this type of event. The phases of an explosive incident, triage methods, treatment for related injuries, and common pitfalls will be discussed.

PREVENTION

PARTNERSHIPS IN PREVENTIONModerator: Patricia Clesi, BSN, RNBridgett Gardner, RN Major Carl Saizan, Louisiana State Police Trauma Centers and other agencies have unique opportunities to partner in developing multidisciplinary injury prevention activities that can reach a wide audience. This session describes the development of the Sudden Impact Program, a teen program designed to decrease the injuries and fatalities related to motor vehicle crashes.

RURAL

CASE STUDIES FROM A RURAL TRAUMA SYSTEM Moderator: Diane Fulton, MSN, RN-CNOSteven E. Briggs, MD, FACSTrauma care in the rural setting is unique and many times more challenging due to a variety of factors. Using case presentations, patient care and system issues will be discussed. This session will offer lessons learned and identify potential challenges that providers from all levels of trauma centers may face when either caring for, or receiving patients from, a rural trauma setting.

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Thursday, April 12th, 2012 – Concurrent Sessions Thursday, April 3, 2014 CONCURRENT SESSION I • 10:00 – 11:00 AM PEDS

DEALING WITH BLAST INJURIES IN CHILDREN: OUR EXPERIENCE FROM THE BOSTON BOMBING Moderator: Lisa Gray, BSN, RNMaria McMahonThis session explores the unique characteristics that place children at greater risk during a blast event, review pediatric acute care management, and discuss lessons learned from the Boston bombings.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

FROM IDEA TO PAPER: SHARING YOUR EBP OR RESEARCHModerator: Cristiane Domingues, PhD, MsC, RN Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNOR – JTN EditorNeed help bringing your project from the initial ‘idea’ stage to a fully-formed research or EBP paper? This session, presented by the Editor of JTN, offers practical advice about developing ideas into projects and ultimately evaluating your study results and writing the paper.

CLINICAL

USING EVIDENCE TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES IN ELDERLY TRAUMA PATIENTSModerator: Lou Ann Miller, BSN, RN, CENElizabeth Katrancha, MSN, RN, CNE

Why are elderly trauma patients unique in their response to trauma? This session reviews biological and physiological changes in elderly trauma patients. The lecture uses evidence to discuss how to overcome the challenges and experience the triumphs and outcomes of developing a multi-disciplinary, dedicated process for caring for trauma patients over age 65.

CLINICAL

UNAVOIDABLE HOSPITAL ACQUIRED PRESSURE ULCERS AMONG CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS – A REVIEW OF THE EVIDENCEModerator: Bridget Gardner, RN Myra Varnado, BS, RN, CWOCNHospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) are an area of significant concern to trauma centers and are considered CMS ‘Never Events’. Skin and wound experts know that some HAPU’s are unavoidable and this session outlines the evidence regarding conditions that can lead to HAPU’s, best practice prevention methods, and strategies that are legally defensible in unavoidable HAPU’s.

MILITARY

TRAUMA CARE IN THE MILITARYModerator: Jeri Hinds, RNCOL Cris Mandry, MD, FACEP, FAAEMCivilian trauma care has derived many lessons from military casualty management over the past decades. Our management of massive hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, amputations, and blast wounds are among the many areas where military medicine has led the way. COL Cris Mandry, MD explores current trends in military trauma care in this session, including Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and its applications to civilian pre-hospital care.

LEADERSHIP

TRAUMA CENTER PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT 101 Moderator: Patricia Carlock, BSN, RN Judy Mikhail, MSN, MBA, RN Trauma P.I. programs often underestimate time and resources required to develop a functional trauma registry. Data collection often starts without a clear plan or procedures ensuring data quality, and trauma registry staff are too few and often inadequately trained. This session covers the who, what, why, when, and how of an effective, efficient and accurate P.I. and trauma registry data plan.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS II • 11:10 – 12:10 PMRURAL

TRAUMA ACROSS THE CONTINUUM – ADDRESSING RURAL TRAUMA CARE ISSUES Moderator: Shawn Moreau, BSN, RNCarol Immermann, BSN, RN This session explores the challenges facing rural hospitals as they attempt to standardize trauma practices and care, and how their trauma center partners can support them. Results of the STN Rural Trauma Center Survey will also be discussed.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (4) – EBP

ORAL ABSTRACT WINNERS – EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICEModerator: Marie Dieter, MSN, MBA, RN, CENAuthors, TBAThe top four submissions in the Evidence-Based Practice category are presented at this session. This is an opportunity to review EBP projects from a variety of trauma centers.

CLINICAL

TRAUMA IN PREGNANCY Moderator: Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RNCheryl Wraa, MSN, RN

Trauma is involved in 5 - 20% of all pregnancies. The pregnant trauma patient has physiologic changes from the pregnancy that affect how the body responds to trauma. By understanding when and why these changes occur, the nurse will be aware of the unique differences in the assessment and plan of care for the injured pregnant patient.

CLINICAL

SYMPATHETIC STORMING FOLLOWING TBIModerator: Lynn Eastes, MS, ACNP-BC, RNKim Meyer, MSN, CNRN, ACNP-BC

Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity (PSH) is a phenomenon seen after a variety of neurological insults, in particular, severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). This session reviews the effects of sympathetic storming as well as symptoms and triggers to look for while caring for these patients. Early recognition and treatment is critical to mitigate long-term consequences and facilitate rehabilitation.

PREVENTION

TEACHING EVIDENCE-BASED YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES TO MEMBERS OF HIGH RISK COMMUNITIES Moderator: Melissa Harte, MS, RN Daria Ruffolo, DNP, RN, CCRN, TNS

The session focuses on the overwhelming epidemiologic data regarding youth violence today and how to provide violence prevention tools necessary for effective community change. It includes a review of current evidence-based methods for youth violence prevention across an array of youth populations.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF RADIOLOGICAL IMAGES IN TRAUMA CRITICAL CARE: CASE PRESENTATIONS Moderator: Amy Koestner, MSN, RNMartin Zielinski, MD, FACS Corinna Sicoutris, CRNP, FCCM Where do you see that? When and why do you order that test? This presentation provides an overview of radiology for both novice and experienced advanced practitioners. It includes general principles of interpretation, review of utility and appropriateness of studies, and interpretation of trauma plain films, CT, and ultrasonography for critically ill and injured patients. The session is case-based with audience participation.

Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall • LUNCH SERVED from 12:00 – 1:15 PM • Posters available for review/ Start your “Trauma Voodoo” game & chance to win prizes/ Exhibit Hall open till 6:30 PM

CONCURRENT SESSIONS III • 1:30 – 2:30 PM PEDS

PATIENT SAFETY AND THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PATIENT Moderator: Mary Jo Pedicino, MSN, RNMarcella Bono JD, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, TNSPediatric patients are a vulnerable population with potential for adverse events in the complicated trauma care environment. Patient identification, communication, medication safety, infection prevention, risk identification, and surgical safety issues will be discussed.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS (4) - Research

ORAL ABSTRACT WINNERS - ResearchModerator: Marie Dieter, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN Authors, TBA The top four submissions in the Research category are presented at this session. This is an opportunity to review trauma research projects from a variety of trauma centers.

CLINICAL

TRAUMA JEOPARDYModerator: Rita Cox, BSN, RN Lynn Gerber-Smith, MS, RN

Nurses are looking for innovative ways to learn and educate. This fun and educational session uses participant interaction in the form of everyone’s favorite TV game show, Jeopardy. Session leaders will quiz participants on various trauma topics. What you know and where you get the evidence for your practice will be emphasized.

NEURO

MANAGING MODERATE TBI ACROSS THE AGE SPECTRUMModerator: Michael Glenn, RNKim Meyer, MSN, CNRN, ACNP-BC Mild and severe TBI are widely studied, but little attention is paid to moderate TBI. This session discusses cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, and neurobehavioral difficulties that can continue long after the initial injury. Prompt treatment of TBI-related sequelae can facilitate community re-entry and reduce long-term disability.

CLINICAL

WEATHER THE TRAUMA STORM: CASE REVIEWS OF SEASONAL TRAUMA INJURIES Moderator: Danielle Martrain, RN Diana Clapp, BSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, NREMT-P Through case studies, this session explores the seasonal effects and trauma mechanisms that affect survivability. From the common outdoor injuries seen during summer weather to seasonal complications like hypothermia, strategies for successful management are discussed.

ADVANCED PRACTICE

RIB FRACTURE STABILIZATION: HISTORY TO CURRENT TRENDS Moderator: Joan Pirrung, MSN, ACNS-BC, RNBrian Kim, MD

Rib fracture management has evolved considerably in the past century, and efforts to reduce pain and lost productivity have resulted in multiple attempts to refine rib fracture stabilization techniques. The purpose of this session is to discuss this evolution and describe the current state of rib fracture stabilization.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV • 2:40 – 3:40 PM PEDS

MILD TBI IN CHILDREN: SYMPTOM ASSESSMENT AND BRAIN REST GUIDELINES Moderator: Karen Macauley, DHA, MEd, BSN CENBecky Cook, DNP, RN, ARNP-PCMild traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for 70% of all TBI patients yet nurses lack knowledge and confidence in caring for these patients. This session provides a comprehensive review of mild TBI or “concussion” in children with emphasis on early identification, symptom assessment, and treatment recommendations to optimize recovery.

RESEARCH & PUBLICATION

Ethical Considerations in ResearchModerator: Julie Nash, MSN, RN Kathryn Schroeter, PhD, RN, CNOR – JTN Editor This session reviews a history of unethical research practices from the past from which many lessons have been learned. This history led to the highly regulated current environment, where both internal institutional review boards (IRB’s ) and external agencies like the NIH provide oversight.

CLINICAL

BLUNT AORTIC INJURY – WHAT EVERY TRAUMA NURSE NEEDS TO KNOW! Moderator: Donna Lemoine, BSN, RN Jennifer Mooney, MD

Management principles for aortic injury can sometimes seem very different from managing other injuries. This session will teach us when to suspect an aortic injury based on initial chest x-ray, how to diagnose it, and how to prevent aortic rupture while in the ED and ICU. The trauma nurse’s involvement and knowledge are critical to preventing aortic rupture, the second most lethal traumatic injury.

DISASTER

EXPLOSIVE SITUATIONS: BLAST DYNAMICS AND INJURY PATTERNSModerator: Debbie Blakelee, BSN, RNDiana Clapp, BSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, NREMT-P

Blast injuries are among the most challenging for health care providers. This session details the mechanism and injury patterns common to this type of event. The phases of an explosive incident, triage methods, treatment for related injuries, and common pitfalls will be discussed.

PREVENTION

PARTNERSHIPS IN PREVENTIONModerator: Patricia Clesi, BSN, RNBridget Gardner, RN Major Carl Saizan, Louisiana State Police

Trauma Centers and other agencies have unique opportunities to partner in developing multidisciplinary injury prevention activities that can reach a wide audience. This session describes the development of the Sudden Impact Program, a teen program designed to decrease the injuries and fatalities related to motor vehicle crashes.

RURAL

CASE STUDIES FROM A RURAL TRAUMA SYSTEM Moderator: Diane Fulton, MSN, RN-CNOSteven E. Briggs, MD, FACS

Trauma care in the rural setting is unique and many times more challenging due to a variety of factors. Using case presentations, patient care and system issues will be discussed. This session will offer lessons learned and identify potential challenges that providers from all levels of trauma centers may face when either caring for, or receiving patients from, a rural trauma setting. 9

6:30 AM – 4:30 PM Conference Registration Open

7:00 AM - 9:35 AM Continental Breakfast

Dr. Kimberly Davis is the current EAST president and a site reviewer for the American College of Surgeons Verification Review Committee. In this one-hour session, she examines the challenges facing trauma centers as their P.I programs mature. Dr. Davis will discuss how to streamline the identification of PI problems, how to facilitate loop closure, and what to expect from the new ACS verification process. This session is open to all who have registered for the full conference.

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Daybreak PLENARY SESSION II

Challenges in Developing a Mature P.I. Program

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Moderator: Amber Kyle, MSN, RN

Faculty: Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM2014 President, Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)Chief of the Section of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Surgical Emergencies, Yale School of Medicine – Dept of Surgery, New Haven, CT

Trauma resuscitation represents a keystone of trauma care. The how and why of what we do and when we do it are ongoing areas of discussion, education, and research. In this session, three physician experts address controversial resuscitation issues, including damage control resuscitation, pitfalls in pediatric resuscitation, and new directions in the field of trauma resuscitation.

8:10 AM – 9:35 AM PLENARY SESSION III

TRAUMA RESUSCITATION: Pitfalls in the Golden HourModerator: Katie Sheets, BSN, RN

8:10–8:35 AM Damage Control Resuscitation Juan Duchesne, MD Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA

8:35-9:00 AM Pitfalls in Pediatric Resuscitation Jeffrey M. Elder, MD Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA

9:00–9:25 AM What’s New in Resuscitation Kimberly Davis, MD, MBA, FACS, FCCM 2014 President, EAST Yale School of Medicine – Dept of Surgery New Haven, CT

9:25–9:35 AM Panel Q & A

Friday, April 4, 2014

10:15 AM – 11:40 AM Moderator: Madonna Walters, MS, RN

There’s nothing more ‘nagging’ in the trauma world than the ever-present challenge of coagulopathy coupled with hemorrhage. In this session, three trauma experts present topics related to this worrisome issue. Elizabeth Katrancha reviews current evidence-based management of acute traumatic coagulopathy, including the use of thromboelastography, and Karen Brenner explores the factors that potentially delay the timely administration of FFP in trauma patients. Lastly, Tracy McDonald describes specific outcome measures for hemorrhage management when using the PI process, along with current indications for tranexamic acid, prothrombin complex concentrate, and factor VIIa.

PLENARY SESSION IV

THOSE NAGGING TRAUMA ISSUES – Sometimes It’s All About Blood

10:15–10:40 AM Evidence Based Management of Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy Elizabeth Katrancha, MSN, RN, CNE University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Johnstown, PA

10:40- 11:05 AM The Clock is Ticking: Timely Administration of FFP in Trauma Patients Karen Brenner, BSN, RN Promedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo Children’s Hospital - Toledo, OH

11:05–11:30 AM Utilizing the PIPS Process in Anticoagulation Reversal and Hemorrhage Management Tracy McDonald, MSN, RN The University of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS

11:30–11:40 AM Panel Q & A

9:35 AM – 10:15 AM BREAK –Posters available for review

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11:50 AM – 1:15 PM LUNCHEON and DISTINGUISHED LECTURESHIP Moderator: Melissa Harte, MS, RN – 2012 President, STN

Friday, April 4, 2014 continued

The Society of Trauma Nurses is pleased to announce Patricia A. Manion MS, RN as the 2014 recipient of the STN Distinguished Lectureship Award. Pat is an experienced educator, critical care nurse, and trauma nurse. Her clinical and educator experience included many years of critical care in surgical, medical and cardiac critical care units. As a Trauma Program Manager, she held positions in two American College of Surgeons verified Level II Trauma Centers. Most recently she has been employed as a project manager and an independent educator and consultant. A long time member of the ENA, she has been a TNCC Instructor and State Faculty and contributed to the 6th edition of the TNCC manual. She also held the offices of Michigan ENA Trauma Chairperson, State President and State Secretary and was awarded the Emergency Nurse Excellence Award in 2004.

A member of the Society of Trauma Nurses for past 17 years, she has served on the Board of Directors as Annual Conference Chairperson for 5 years, Secretary for 2 years, and Membership Chairperson for 2 years. Her contributions to STN include editing the latest version of the e Library and currently, serving as Lead Nurse Planner for continuing nursing education programs for STN.

She is an experienced mentor for new trauma program managers and trauma medical directors, particularly in the process and performance improvement arena and has served as a trauma designation site visitor for a number of states.

Ms. Manion has taught hundreds of new trauma nurses throughout the state of Michigan and has presented trauma lectures throughout the state of Michigan, at national ENA Scientific Assembly and at STN Annual Conference.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM PLENARY SESSION V

UNIQUE TRAUMA POPULATIONS Moderator: Roy Ball, MS, RN, ACNP-BC, CCNS

1:30 – 1:55 PM Outside the Norms: When Trauma Strikes Special and Unique Needs Patients Lynn Gerber Smith, MS, RN R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center Baltimore, MD

1:55 – 2:20 PM Care of the Bariatric Trauma Patient Cheryl Wraa, MSN, RN Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Programs Laurelwood Group Scappoose, OR

2:20 – 2:30 PM Panel Q & A

Obstetric, bariatric, and geriatric trauma patients all present with important differences in mechanism of injury, airway management, injury patterns, and complications. This session highlights why these unique populations require clinicians to have detailed knowledge of their special needs. The case studies shared here demonstrate how to provide the focused management necessary for optimal patient outcomes.

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Friday, April 4, 2014

RAPID FIRE COUNTDOWN Moderator: Kathi Ayers, MSN, NP – 2014 STN President

2:30 – 2:45 PM The Hartford Consensus: Improving Survival from Active Shooter Events Norman McSwain, MD, FACS Trauma Director, Spirit of Charity Level 1 Trauma Center Interim LSU Hospital Tulane University School of Medicine – New Orleans, LA

2:45 – 3:00 PM S.W.A.T. – Tactical Trauma on Scene Mike E. Cahn, III Former Asst. Commander New Orleans Police Dept SWAT Team

3:00 – 3:15 PM Military Focus on Dealing with Potential Mass Casualty Events COL Cristobal Mandry, MD, FACEP, FAAEM US Army Reserves Special Forces Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans, LA

3:15 – 3:30 PM Panel Q & A

Our last session features three “rapid fire” speakers who focus on the challenge of dealing with active shooter/mass casualty events. Dr. Norman McSwain begins with a discussion of the Hartford Consensus, a document that summarizes strategies to improve survival for victims in these shooting events. Mike Cahn, former SWAT officer in New Orleans, shares insight from the tactical law enforcement perspective. Finally, COL Cris Mandry MD offers the military point-of-view in dealing with these terrifying events.

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PLENARY SESSION VI

3:30 – 3:40 PM CLOSING REMARKS from the President – Kathi Ayers, MSN, NP

Complete your evaluations, and then you can take your tour of the bayou!

Faculty: Frank “Tres” Mitchell, III, MD, FACSTrauma Director Scottsdale HealthcareScottsdale, AZ

Amy Koestner, MS, RNTrauma Program ManagerSpectrum HealthGrand Rapids, MI

• The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) and the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) have partnered to develop the Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course.

• Both physicians and nurses teach this collaborative course. Its goal is to enhance trauma center performance and to improve patient care through implementation of the ACS COT Trauma Center Standards.

• Whether yours is a mature verified center or a hospital preparing for designation, this course is designed to help participants develop strategies, processes, and operations to support trauma systems, based on their unique environments. It is designed to help you take your trauma center to the next level, beyond verification or designation.

• The nuances of implementing or improving upon trauma center criteria within the structure of your specific facility will be reviewed in an interactive forum.

• The course will assist Trauma Medical Directors, Trauma Program Managers/Coordinators, Administrators, Trauma Registrars, State/Region personnel and other disciplines involved in trauma.

POST-CONFERENCE COURSES7:30 AM – 4:30 PMTrauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC) Faculty: Carol Immerman, BSN, RNSt. Mary’s Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

TOPIC is a one-day course that was developed by a seasoned group of trauma leaders, to assist participants with the Performance Improvement (PI) process in trauma care.

TOPIC focuses on skill development for trauma program staff who are involved in the ongoing evaluation of trauma care across the continuum. It offers concrete strategies for the monitoring of trauma care, loop closure, and patient outcomes. The course provides practical lessons for all levels of trauma centers, from entry level to those who have achieved a mature phase of program development.

It consists of 8 modules in PI and outcomes assessment, and includes over 50 case study examples, sample documents, and templates.

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8.0CE

8:00 AM – 4:15 PM Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course

Judy Mikhail, MSN, MBA, RNProgram Manager, Michigan TQIP The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Molly LozadaAdministratorTrauma Verification ProgramAmerican College of Surgeons

Jorie Klein, RNParkland Health & Hospital SystemDallas, TX

Saturday, April 5, 2014

6.3CE

The TOPIC Course and the Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course have been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Society of Trauma Nurses. The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates these live activities for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for TOPIC and 6.3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for the Optimal Course. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

An application has been submitted to the Georgia Nurses Association Continuing Education Review Committee for approval of 8.0 contact hours for the TOPIC course and 6.3 contact hours for the Optimal Course.

Please call Kim Goff, STN, at 859-977-7456 for more information.

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Rates and Reservations The STN Annual Convention guest room rate is only $213 per night plus tax single/double occupancy. Reservations must be made by March 3, 2014. Register online at www.traumanurses.org/hotel, or call (504) 525-2500 and mention STN to receive the group rate.

Transportation from Louis Armstrong International Airport You may reserve a shared ride service between the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel and Louis Armstrong International Airport through New Orleans Airport Shuttle. Rates are $20pp one way / $38pp roundtrip. Please call 504-522-3500 for information or make reservations online at least 24 hours prior to your flight departure time. Taxis are available outside of baggage claim and the average fare to our New Orleans hotel is $33. For more ground transportation options please visit the Louis Armstrong International website at www.flymsy.com.

Streetcar Transportation Our New Orleans hotel is also located right on the Streetcar line which provides easy transit along Canal Street, St. Charles Avenue, and the Riverfront. One-way cost: $1.25. One, 3 and 5-day unlimited ride passes are also available for $5, $12 and $20 respectively.

Hotel Parking Valet parking service is available for our guests, we do not offer self-parking. Vehicles are secured in a covered garage adjacent to the hotel. Due to limited space and height restrictions parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis and we cannot accommodate oversized vehicles. Overnight guest rate is $38 + tax.

PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONSWednesday, April 2, 2014 Member Non-Member

Peds ❍$150 ❍$200Rural Trauma ❍$150 ❍$200EAST ❍$150 ❍$200

ACTIVITIESWelcome Reception (Thurs, April 3)Open to pre-conference and full conference attendees❍ Attending ❍ Unable to attend

Extra Guest Tickets # Tickets x $65/each

Guest Name

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Conference Attendees Only. Please indicate your interest in attending these Thursday, 4/3/14 sessions. Choose one session per time slot.Session 1: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ❍ Blast Injuries in Children ❍ From Idea to Paper ❍ Improve Outcomes in Elderly ❍ Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers ❍ Trauma Care in the Military ❍ Trauma PI 101

Session 2: 11:10 AM – 12:10 PM❍ Rural Trauma Care Issues❍ Oral Abstract Winners –

Evidence Based Practice❍ Trauma in Pregnancy ❍ Sympathetic Storming Following TBI❍ Youth Violence Prevention ❍ Radiological Images in Trauma

Session 3: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM❍ Patient Safety & Pediatric Trauma ❍ Oral Abstract Winners –Research❍ Trauma Jeopardy❍ Managing Moderate TBI ❍ Weather the Trauma Storm❍ Rib Fracture Stabilization

Session 4: 2:40 PM – 3:40 PM❍ Mild TBI in Children ❍ Ethical Considerations ❍ Blunt Aortic Injury ❍ Explosive Situations ❍ Partnerships in Prevention❍ Case Studies/Rural Trauma System

GENERAL SESSIONSFriday, April 4, 2014

POST-CONFERENCE SESSIONSSaturday, April 5, 2014 Member Non-Member

TOPIC ❍$350 ❍$350

Optimal ❍$350 ❍$350

Thursday, April 3, 2014 and Friday, April 4, 2014. Conference registration includes: All sessions, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches and breaks on Thursday, 4/3/14 & Friday, 4/4/14. For a full list of inclusions, please see the Registration Fee section of the brochure or visit www.traumanurses.org. To qualify for the STN member registration fee, you must be an STN member when you register for and attend the Annual Conference.

By 2/20/14 After 2/20/14 STN Member ❍ $420 ❍ $475Non-Member ❍ $520 ❍ $575Poster Presenter ❍ $370 ❍ $425

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Return signed contract along with payment to: Society of Trauma Nurses3493 Lansdowne Dr, Ste 2, Lexington, KY 40517. Make checks payable to Society of Trauma Nurses. If paying by credit card, fax the completed form to 859-271-0607 or email to info@ traumanurses.org. Please direct any questions to: Luciana Campobasso at lcampobasso@traumanurses.org.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for cancellations prior to March 14, 2014 will be pro-cessed less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations received between March 14, 2014 and March 28, 2014 will receive a 50% refund. STN regrets that refunds will not be granted after March 28, 2014 or for no-show registrations.

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• Things to do in New Orleans & NEARBY

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