MTC Conferences, Courses, & Meetings

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 10:00 am

September 19 In Person and Virtual General Membership Meeting

LCC 10-noon, lunch at noon for in person attendees

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 01:00 pm

September 19 In Person and Virtual Registrar Meeting

LCC 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, Sep 19, 2024 01:00 pm

September 19 In Person and Virtual Breakout session - 2024 MENA Conference

Virtual or in person at LCC 1-2 p.m.

Presented by:  Jennie Dent Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital and Brandi Brock Corewell Health Reed City & Big Rapids Hospitals

Jennie Dent RN, BSN
Jennie is the Trauma Program Coordinator at Corewell Health, Blodgett Campus in Grand Rapids, a Level 3 Center. She began her career 20 years ago as a bedside RN at Butterworth, a Level 1 Trauma center, working as a charge RN, and preceptor in the Trauma unit. Jennie continued her career with the Butterworth Trauma team as the first Trauma Nurse Navigator for the program. Jennie worked to establish the role and to expand the nurse navigation team, which eventually included transition to the Corewell Health Multidisciplinary Trauma clinic, established in 2019. This clinic allows seamless collaboration across medical specialties to promote optimal patient outcomes thru care coordination, patient advocacy and education. She proudly served with the Multidisciplinary Trauma Team until joining the Corewell Trauma Program at Blodgett in 2022, with successful Trauma State designation in 2024.

Brandi Brock MSN, RN
Brandi is the Trauma Program Coordinator at Corewell Health Reed City and Big Rapids, both are Level IV Trauma centers. Brandi graduated with her RN from Ferris State University in 2015. She started her career at Butterworth in the neuro ICU then transitioned closer to home in the Reed City Emergency Room in 2017. During the time of working in the ED, she went onto obtain her MSN through Chamberlain College. Brandi started her role as a TPC in 2022, had a successful Trauma State designation in 2023 for Big Rapids and has a pending designation visit for Reed City in September 2024.

 

  • Objective 1: Discuss the educational takeaways from conferences via MTC Scholarships for educational and networking opportunities.
  • Objective 2: Identify takeaways from historical Mass Violence events to prepare your centers for MCI planning.

Register in advance for this breakout session.

 

Monday, Sep 23, 2024 10:00 am

Trauma Program Management Course

The course is offered in a two-day format, September 23 & 24, designed by seasoned leaders in Trauma Program Management throughout the country. It is an interactive course providing Trauma Program Managers/Directors/Coordinators, PI Coordinators, other members of the trauma program, and those interested in joining the field with the core concepts of building a sustainable and comprehensive trauma program. Be one of the first to experience the new cutting-edge course concepts to include:

  • Compatibility with 2022 Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
    Module dedicated to Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication with senior management
  • Expanded toolkit resources to include editable samples of policies, job descriptions, checklists, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Compendium of web-based resources and supplemental reading list offered to improve access to faculty references
  • Integration of contemporary concepts into materials: PI Dictionaries, Just Culture, report calendars, data validation, SWOT analyses, virtual meetings and visits, and more!
  • Inclusion of revised field triage guidelines, No Surprises Act, acute and chronic stress evaluations, and helicopter shopping
  • Strategic planning and finance includes business plans, strategic plans, internal and external marketing concepts, etc.

This course is recognized throughout the trauma community as the premier course for learning the role and importance of managing a Trauma Program as well as the role of essential members of a trauma program. Each course is taught by seasoned Trauma Program experts who bring years of experience and knowledge to the trauma centers’ success.

The course covers key concepts of a trauma program, including:

    1. Essential components of a trauma system
    2. Leadership roles critical to the success of a Trauma Program
    3. Key components of the Trauma Program Manager role
    4. Important elements of a successful Performance Improvement Patient Safety Program
    5. Planning and preparation for trauma center verification/designation
    6. Best practice recommendations for trauma outreach and education
    7. Implementing a dynamic trauma registry
    8. Important elements of the trauma budget
    9. Design process, tools, and data that will influence optimal reporting in accordance with accepted standards within the industry
    10. Key psychological and socio-economic challenges common in trauma patients

Course Objectives

    1. Describe essential components of trauma programs and trauma systems
    2. Recognize the impact of psychological and socio-economic challenges within the population served
    3. List the roles and responsibilities of the trauma program manager (TPM), trauma medical director (TMD), other trauma program staff and key leadership roles
    4. Identify important elements of a successful Performance Improvement Patient Safety (PIPS) Program
    5. Discuss the planning and preparation necessary for trauma center verification and designation
    6. Describe key components, best practice and implementation for trauma outreach, education, injury prevention, registry, and trauma budget
    7. Discuss designing tools and data to influence optimal reporting in accordance with standards within the trauma industry

Prerequisite / Co-requisites

1. A Laptop or desktop computer with connection to the Internet
2. Webcam with microphone/speakers
3. High speed internet and World-Wide-Web access
4. Quiet space to join the course

The Trauma Center Association of America is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16459 for 14.0 contact hours.

Agenda

Registration is closed. Member cost is $175, a savings of $257. This is a member's only course.

 

Tuesday, Sep 24, 2024 10:00 am

Trauma Program Management Course

The course is offered in a two-day format, September 23 & 24, designed by seasoned leaders in Trauma Program Management throughout the country. It is an interactive course providing Trauma Program Managers/Directors/Coordinators, PI Coordinators, other members of the trauma program, and those interested in joining the field with the core concepts of building a sustainable and comprehensive trauma program. Be one of the first to experience the new cutting-edge course concepts to include:

  • Compatibility with 2022 Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient
    Module dedicated to Leadership, Teamwork, and Communication with senior management
  • Expanded toolkit resources to include editable samples of policies, job descriptions, checklists, spreadsheets, etc.
  • Compendium of web-based resources and supplemental reading list offered to improve access to faculty references
  • Integration of contemporary concepts into materials: PI Dictionaries, Just Culture, report calendars, data validation, SWOT analyses, virtual meetings and visits, and more!
  • Inclusion of revised field triage guidelines, No Surprises Act, acute and chronic stress evaluations, and helicopter shopping
  • Strategic planning and finance includes business plans, strategic plans, internal and external marketing concepts, etc.

This course is recognized throughout the trauma community as the premier course for learning the role and importance of managing a Trauma Program as well as the role of essential members of a trauma program. Each course is taught by seasoned Trauma Program experts who bring years of experience and knowledge to the trauma centers’ success.

The course covers key concepts of a trauma program, including:

    1. Essential components of a trauma system
    2. Leadership roles critical to the success of a Trauma Program
    3. Key components of the Trauma Program Manager role
    4. Important elements of a successful Performance Improvement Patient Safety Program
    5. Planning and preparation for trauma center verification/designation
    6. Best practice recommendations for trauma outreach and education
    7. Implementing a dynamic trauma registry
    8. Important elements of the trauma budget
    9. Design process, tools, and data that will influence optimal reporting in accordance with accepted standards within the industry
    10. Key psychological and socio-economic challenges common in trauma patients

Course Objectives

    1. Describe essential components of trauma programs and trauma systems
    2. Recognize the impact of psychological and socio-economic challenges within the population served
    3. List the roles and responsibilities of the trauma program manager (TPM), trauma medical director (TMD), other trauma program staff and key leadership roles
    4. Identify important elements of a successful Performance Improvement Patient Safety (PIPS) Program
    5. Discuss the planning and preparation necessary for trauma center verification and designation
    6. Describe key components, best practice and implementation for trauma outreach, education, injury prevention, registry, and trauma budget
    7. Discuss designing tools and data to influence optimal reporting in accordance with standards within the trauma industry

Prerequisite / Co-requisites

1. A Laptop or desktop computer with connection to the Internet
2. Webcam with microphone/speakers
3. High speed internet and World-Wide-Web access
4. Quiet space to join the course

The Trauma Center Association of America is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 16459 for 14.0 contact hours.

Agenda

Registration is closed. Member cost is $175, a savings of $257. This is a member's only course.

 

Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024 08:00 am

CarFit Technician Training

Register here

Become a Trained CarFit Technician or an Event Coordinator

Date – Wednesday October 16th 2024
Time – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location – Fort Gratiot Fire Department
3720 Keewahdin Rd
Fort Gratiot Twp, MI 48059

The Michigan Trauma Coalition and Injury Prevention Committee would
like to invite you to a CarFit training event with a classroom session
and then a CarFit event all in one day to complete your check off to become fully trained. For more info look at the FAQ sheet and the CarFit Role below.

- Cost is only $15 per attendee
- Lunch provided
Prerequisite of online course required prior to the start of class.
Information to follow after signup.

CarFit Roles Document - National Office - May 2023

DS - CarFit - Tip Sheet - General FAQs

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024 08:00 am

2024 Injury Prevention Symposium

Register here

October 17, 2024

Blue Water Convention Center, 800 Harker St., Port Huron, MI 48060

  • $75 registration and payment by September 30
  • $90 after September 30
  • Non-refundable after September 30th but may be transferred by the end of business on October 11.

Continental Breakfast and Lunch - Spring Mix Salad, Chicken Marsala with Roasted Redskin Potatoes and a Summer Garden Blend of Vegetables

Registration and payment due no later than 10/11/24.

Hotel information: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, 800 Harker St., Port Huron, MI 48060    Call or go to www.porthuron.doubletree.com Group Code: LHM

Questions? E-mail [email protected] or Tony Emerick at [email protected]

Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 10:00 am

Registrar Meeting - Virtual

Virtual 10-2

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 10:00 am

December 12 Virtual General Membership Meeting

10-2

Upcoming Events – Dates to be determined

 

 

 

Cancellation Policy

 

Exhibiting and Sponsorship

For organizations wishing to exhibit, advertise, or sponsor one of our events, please email for information.

 

For questions contact Sue at 616-259-0034 or email [email protected].