Southern MN Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (SMRTAC)

Welcome to SMRTAC! 

We encourage collaboration between all caring for the members of our community affected by trauma, from the pre-injury to rehabilitation phase.  While prevention is best, we recognize that morbidity and mortality are both decreased when trauma programs are implemented efficiently and executed well. This regional trauma advisory committee includes members responsible for pre-hospital to critical access care and finally definitive care.  Since the Minnesota Commissioner of Health approval in 2009, we have grown and developed several practice management guidelines, educational opportunities, and initiated the first “train the trainers” for the Stop the Bleed program in Minnesota.  Until we truly reach “Toward Zero Deaths” in Minnesota, we will continue to advocate for excellent care of the trauma patient.  Please join us at our next meeting or contact us for more information!

Dr. Daniel Stephens, MD
SMRTAC Chair

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The NEXT SMRTAC General Meeting (Hybrid option available – In person and by Zoom) – Tuesday, December 10, 2024
MCHS Owatonna, 2200 26th St. NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
1-3 pm in Conference Room A
The Agenda and Zoom links for meeting information

Join us for Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training session on December 10th. This hands-on course offers a great opportunity to enhance your skills in EFAST, Echo, Pelvic, Abdominal, Vascular and other Ultrasound applications, building confidence in your practice.

Event Details:
Location: Owatonna Hospital/Clinic—main conference room in the Owatonna Clinic portion of the building.  Enter through the Clinic doors and make your way to the left, down the hall and into the conference room.  
Date: December 10th
Session Time: 8:00 am to 12:45 pm Zoom link

Registration Information: To ensure proper tracking for grant purposes, registration is required. We encourage you to register in advance, but if that is not possible, you may still register on the day of the event.

This course is completely FREE and open to all providers interested.  It is a fantastic opportunity to refresh your skills and gain new insights into Point of Care Ultrasound technology.

How to Register: Complete your registration and you’re all set!
Visit Log In– Log In – HQMEDED 
Register as a new user and select the Mankato site.
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On-line TPM Course – Scholarship opportunity available
Click link for more information
E-mail SMRTAC if interested: admin@smrtac.org 

On-line TOPIC Course – Scholarship opportunity available
Click link for more information
E-mail SMRTAC if interested: admin@smrtac.org 

2024 SMRTAC Meeting Dates:

  • 3/12/2024
    • 6/11/2024
    • 9/17/2024
    • 12/10/2024

2024 STAC Dates (Link to STAC website):

  • 3/5/2024
    • 6/4/2024
    • 9/10/2024
    • 12/3/2024

Host or Sign-up for a Stop The Bleed Course

Stop-the-Bleed

This class is for anyone to learn wound compression and tourniquet application.

For information on how to sponsor or attend a free Stop the Bleed course contact us at stopthebleed@smrtac.org.


Southern MN Regional Trauma Foundation (SMRTF) is designated as a non-profit organization!

The Internal Revenue Service has designated the Foundation as a non-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.