The monthly EM Trauma conference is a case based conference which allows for review of cases for the purposes of quality improvement but also allows the education team to highlight ATLS principles. Areas of discussion include clinical care, pathophysiology of traumatically injured patients, team resuscitation dynamics and leadership skills.
Physicians
Allied Health Care Professionals
- Understand the current recommendations and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, treatment and management of traumatic injuries that present to the ED.
- Recognize and effectively discuss patient safety issues, quality improvement principles and areas for improved communication and collaboration with other services for purposes of both individual and systems improvement in providing the highest quality of care in the treatment of trauma patients.
Activity Director: Kathleen Williams, MD
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ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.