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, September 17, 2024 at the MCHS Owatonna, 2200 26th St NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
1-3 pm in Conference Room A
Click on the Agenda and Zoom links for meeting information
Education Session– EMS Trauma Training Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00am at the MCHS Owatonna, 2200 26th St NW, Owatonna Conference Room A and will be offered on Zoom
One of the biggest challenges that rural EMS agencies encounter is knowing how to consistently and effectively utilize trauma guidelines developed by RTACs. This presentation will cover a brief history of EMS trauma guidelines, how often they are (and aren’t) used, and the upcoming push in the South Central EMS Region to make all levels of rural providers confident and competent in their use of prehospital trauma care, allowing for a seamless transition of trauma guidelines into their response.
This presentation will include a lecture (approx.. 45 minutes), and a hands-on portion (approx. 45min) utilizing Virtual Reality Simulations involving various trauma emergencies. Lunch will be provided RSVP to admin@smrtac.org
Scholarship opportunity available for TPM 101 MN State Trauma System Courses
October 11, 2024 from 9 am – 4pm at CentraCare in St. Cloud register here
E-mail SMRTAC if interested in the scholarship: admin@smrtac.org
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
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.