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FL	Conference	35th Annual Surviving Trauma Conference	District One EMS	Best for Florida and Gulf Coast trauma teams, TPMs, and multidisciplinary clinicians looking for regional trauma education and peer networking.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	AAST Annual Meeting	American Association for the Surgery of Trauma	Best for trauma surgery science, acute care collaboration, and leadership networking in trauma programs.	Sep 16–19, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	ABA Annual Meeting	American Burn Association	Best for burn program leaders, trauma-burn integration, quality initiatives, and multidisciplinary collaboration.	Apr 14–17, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Playbook	ACS Advocacy and Injury Prevention Resource Hub	American College of Surgeons	Best starting point for trauma center injury prevention professionals researching ACS COT resources on firearm injury prevention, HVIP development, alcohol screening, and home safety.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
CA	Report	ACS California Trauma System Consultation Report (2016)	American College of Surgeons	ACS Committee on Trauma assessment of California's statewide trauma system—designation process, registry/data gaps, and recommendations for TPMs navigating ACS verification alongside LEMSA designation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Conference	ACS Committee on Trauma Meetings at Clinical Congress	American College of Surgeons	Best for ACS COT workgroups, standards updates, trauma leadership, and national advocacy connections.	Sep 25–28, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Webinar	ACS COT Trauma Education (Webinars & Online Learning)	American College of Surgeons	Best for trauma program leaders accessing ACS Committee on Trauma education, including webinars and online learning on standards and program practice.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	ACS Partnerships in Education	American College of Surgeons	Best source catalog for ACS-linked trauma education partners, including regional courses and PHTLS collaboration.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference	American College of Surgeons	Best for quality, safety, accreditation, and cancer program leaders aligning with ACS standards and improvement efforts.	Jul 30, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	State Meeting	ACS Regional Committees on Trauma (RCOT)	American College of Surgeons	Best for TPMs participating in state or regional trauma system development, COT-aligned advocacy, and local trauma leadership networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	ACS Stop the Bleed Training	American College of Surgeons	Public bleeding-control course and instructor pathway for trauma centers building community outreach around preventable death after injury.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Conference	ACS TQIP Annual Conference	American College of Surgeons	Best for PI, registry, benchmarking, quality improvement, and data-driven trauma program operations.	Nov 13–15, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Guidelines	ACS TQIP Best Practices Guidelines	American College of Surgeons	Evidence-based clinical and operational guideline reports for trauma centers—abuse screening, imaging, orthopaedic trauma, TBI, palliative care, and more—with PI indicators.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Online Group	ACS TQIP Education Portal and Monthly Webinars	American College of Surgeons	Best for TQIP participants seeking registry, PI, data quality, and benchmarking peer learning between annual conferences.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Class	ACS Trauma Evaluation and Management (TEAM) Course	American College of Surgeons	Best introductory trauma education for multidisciplinary team roles, initial assessment, transfer, and injury prevention.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Template	ACS Verification Pre-Review Questionnaire (PRQ) Reference	American College of Surgeons	Official pre-review questionnaire for ACS COT verification and consultation centers; completed online via ACS Quality Portal (QPort) after site visit application. PDF reference for participating centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Playbook	ACS Verification, Review, and Consultation Process	American College of Surgeons	Step-by-step playbook for ACS site visits—application timing, PRQ completion (45 days pre-visit), medical record prep, opening presentation, and review meeting expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Playbook	ACS Violence Intervention Programs Primer	American College of Surgeons	Step-wise guide for trauma centers developing a sustainable hospital-based violence intervention program with multidisciplinary and community partnerships.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Guidelines	Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Trauma Patients	American College of Surgeons	Implementation guide for trauma centers using the teachable moment after injury to screen for unhealthy alcohol use and reduce recidivism.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Conference	Annual Injury Prevention Professionals Symposium	TCAA	Best for injury prevention coordinators and TPM teams looking for specialty education and peer networking.	May 3–4, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
FL	Online Group	Association of Florida Trauma Coordinators (AFTC)	Association of Florida Trauma Coordinators	Professional network for Florida trauma program managers and coordinators—partners with FCOT on advocacy, FTSAC engagement, and statewide trauma center clinician leadership.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	ATS 2nd Trauma Program: Communication Strategies	American Trauma Society	Best for TPMs and trauma teams building family communication, ICU support, and recovery-oriented trauma program practices.	Jun 24, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Certification	ATS Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)	American Trauma Society	National registry credential for trauma data professionals; online proctored exam (71% to pass) with four-year recertification. Pair with CSTR exam prep and RPQs.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Webinar	ATS Community Events Calendar	American Trauma Society	Best for TPMs and trauma administrators finding ATS virtual conferences, courses, and member education events as they are scheduled.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	ATS CSTR Exam Prep Course	American Trauma Society	Live virtual prep course for registry professionals pursuing CSTR certification—trauma systems, data management, injury scoring, and coding domains.	Jul 15–16, 2026 Aug 13–14, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Assessment	ATS CSTR Responsive Practice Questions (RPQs)	American Trauma Society	Best for registry professionals preparing for the CSTR exam; 140+ practice questions with instant score report by topic and answer explanations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Class	ATS Injury Prevention Coordinator's Course	American Trauma Society	Two-day course for hospital-based injury prevention professionals covering injury and data analysis, program development, public health models, advocacy, partnerships, and evaluation.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention, Registrar
National	Mentorship	ATS Mentor Match	American Trauma Society	Best for ATS members seeking searchable mentor/mentee matching by trauma center type, level, and injury prevention expertise.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Class	ATS Self-Paced Trauma Registry Course (Online)	American Trauma Society	Best for registrars and TPMs who need flexible registry training; 12 self-paced modules over 60 days with pre-test, session quizzes, and post-test.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Class	ATS Trauma Program Management Course (TPMC)	American Trauma Society	Best foundational course for TPM role, PIPS, verification/designation prep, registry, outreach, budget, and program operations.	May 7–8, 2026 Jul 27–28, 2026 Aug 19–20, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Class	ATS Trauma Registry Course (TRC)	American Trauma Society	Best for registrars and TPMs supervising registry operations; ACS-recognized trauma data management training since 1999.	Jul 18–19, 2026 Aug 1–2, 2026 Aug 21–22, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Online Group	ATSConnect and ATS Online Community Groups	American Trauma Society	Best ATS member community for trauma registry/data, professional development, and trauma program manager discussion groups.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
MI	Template	Audit Filter Tracking Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs tracking audit filter findings; sample from Henry Ford Allegiance Trauma Program.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Assessment	BCEN TCRN Practice Exam	Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)	Best for trauma nurses preparing for Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) certification; official timed practice exam and free sample questions.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	Becker's Hospital Review Annual Meeting	Becker's Hospital Review	Best for hospital strategy, operations, leadership, CFO, and revenue cycle networking across health systems.	Apr 13–16, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Standards	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Trauma Activation Billing Policy (CPCP031)	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas	Payer policy for Texas designated trauma centers—068x revenue codes by activation level, FL-14 type 05, prehospital notification, G0390/99291 pairing, and designation-level billing limits.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	State Meeting	Broward County Trauma Services	Broward County Medical Examiner and Trauma Services	Southeast Florida trauma agency—trauma plan maintenance, transport protocols, system-wide QA, and hospital certification support for Broward TPMs and EMS partners.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	Guidelines	California CEMSIS Trauma Registry Data (EMSA)	California EMSA	State trauma registry hub—minimum inclusion criteria, NTDS-aligned submission requirements, and data standards for trauma centers reporting to CEMSIS directly or through LEMSAs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
CA	Report	California EMS Data and Trauma Linkage Reports (EMSA)	California EMSA	Annual EMS and trauma data reports—including prehospital–trauma registry linkage initiative updates—for TPMs and PI coordinators tracking statewide trauma system performance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
CA	Online Group	California EMS Information System (CEMSIS)	California EMSA	Statewide EMS and trauma data platform—NEMSIS v3.5 standards, value lists, annual data reports, and prehospital–trauma registry linkage initiatives for registrars and TPM data leads.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
CA	Playbook	California EMS Systems Division — About Trauma	California EMSA	State trauma system hub—STAC and RTCC context, LEMSA designation process overview, and links to assessment guidance and trauma registry resources for TPM onboarding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
CA	State Meeting	California EMSA State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC)	California EMSA	Best for California statewide trauma planning, trauma system policy, and formal advisory activity.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Playbook	California Level III Trauma Center Assessment Guidance (EMSA)	California EMSA	LEMSA consultative review playbook for Level III designation—documentation expectations, team interviews, and assessment process for TPMs preparing for local EMS agency trauma center surveys.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Playbook	California Level IV Trauma Center Assessment Guidance (EMSA)	California EMSA	LEMSA consultative review playbook for Level IV designation—stabilization capabilities, transfer agreements, and survey documentation for rural and community trauma programs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Checklist	California Level IV Trauma Center Performance Review Questionnaire (EMSA)	California EMSA	Pre-survey self-assessment questionnaire for Level IV trauma centers—facility capabilities, policies, and documentation checklist for LEMSA designation and redesignation prep.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Standards	California Medi-Cal High-Acuity Trauma Supplemental Payments (WIC §14169.55)	California DHCS / Legislature	Medi-Cal hospital supplemental payment framework—high-acuity trauma per diem rates for designated Level I/II trauma centers; relevant for trauma program CFOs and revenue cycle teams.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
California regions	State Meeting	California Regional Trauma Coordinating Committees (RTCC)	California RTCCs	Best for regional coordination across LEMSAs, trauma center managers, trauma directors, and state trauma system partners.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Report	California STAC Trauma System Planning Recommendations (EMSA)	California STAC	State Trauma Advisory Committee recommendations on triage, registry, data linkage, and trauma system funding—policy context for TPMs participating in STAC and RTCC work.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
CA	Report	California Statewide Trauma System Planning Report (EMSA)	California EMSA	State trauma system planning document—capacity, access, CEMSIS registry development, triage, funding considerations, and STAC-informed priorities for trauma program leaders.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
CA	Standards	California Trauma Care Fund (HSC §1797.198)	California Legislature	Trauma Care Fund statute—LEMSA grant distribution to eligible trauma centers serving uninsured patients; relevant for TPMs and CFOs pursuing local trauma supplemental funding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
CA	Standards	California Trauma Care Systems Law (HSC §1798.160 et seq.)	California Legislature	Health and Safety Code trauma care systems framework—local EMS agency trauma center designation, system planning obligations, and statutory basis for California trauma program operations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Standards	California Trauma Care Systems Regulations (Title 22, Ch. 7)	California EMSA	Authoritative CCR trauma center designation requirements—Level I–IV and pediatric trauma center standards, LEMSA designation authority, trauma registry, PIPS, and advertising restrictions for TPM survey prep.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
CA	Guidelines	California Trauma Center Designation Level Overview (EMSA)	California EMSA	Quick-reference summary of Level I–IV and pediatric trauma center requirements—trauma medical director, nurse coordinator, multidisciplinary team, PIPS, and registry expectations for TPM orientation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MI	Template	Case Review Tracking Form — Minnesota Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan PI staff tracking case reviews using a Minnesota sample form.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
TX	Conference	CATRAC Education Symposium	Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council	Best for Central Texas TPMs, EMS, and hospital trauma teams—regional lectures, vendor networking, and optional continuum-of-care simulation.	Sep 25, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Playbook	CDC STEADI Older Adult Fall Prevention Resources	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Clinical tools, implementation guides, patient materials, and evaluation resources for trauma centers addressing older adult falls as a leading mechanism of injury.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Class	CDC STEADI Provider Training	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Free accredited training for providers implementing older adult fall risk screening, assessment, and intervention using STEADI; CDC TRAIN course WB4895.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Report	CDC WISQARS Injury Data Tools	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	Interactive fatal, nonfatal, violent death, and cost-of-injury data tools for selecting prevention priorities from local epidemiology and national trends.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention, Registrar
CA	Conference	Central California Trauma Symposium (TREFF)	Trauma Research Education Foundation of Fresno	Best for Central Valley TPMs, trauma surgeons, nurses, and EMS—regional trauma and critical care education with multidisciplinary networking.	May 15, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Certification	Certified Abbreviated Injury Scale Specialist (CAISS)	Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine	AIS coding credential required for at least one registrar per ACS trauma center (Standard 4.32); quarterly exam via Professional Testing Corporation with five-year recertification.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
National	Report	Decomposition of Trauma Care Prices in the Commercially Insured Population (2019–2022)	Health Affairs Scholar	Peer-reviewed claims analysis (Andreyeva et al.) decomposing commercial trauma vs non-trauma injury admission prices across 587 U.S. trauma centers; underpins designation-related payer premium findings.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Checklist	DSHS Virtual Trauma Designation Survey Guidelines	Texas DSHS	Checklist-style requirements for remote Texas designation surveys—executive approvals, de-identified records 48 hours pre-survey, IT support, and virtual vs on-site survey criteria.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	EAST Annual Scientific Assembly	Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma	Best for trauma/acute care surgery science, multidisciplinary networking, workshops, and academic collaboration.	Jan 20–23, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Guidelines	FCOT Florida Trauma Standards Resource Page	Florida Committee on Trauma	FCOT-curated Florida trauma standards reference—links ACS verification resources, field triage guidelines, and state rule context for TPM survey prep.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Webinar	FCOT Trauma Care in a Changing World Webinar Series	Florida FCOT	Best for Florida trauma professionals joining statewide webinar discussions on trauma system preparedness, policy, and practice.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Standards	Florida Adult Trauma Scorecard Methodology (64J-2.004)	Florida Administrative Code	Florida EMS trauma alert criteria—defines which patients meet state trauma alert thresholds for prehospital notification, activation documentation, and PI case identification.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
FL	Class	Florida ATLS Course Directory (FCOT)	Florida Committee on Trauma	Statewide ATLS course listings and educator resources—helps TPMs track surgeon/educator ATLS compliance tied to Florida trauma center standards.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Guidelines	Florida Burn Center Resources (FCOT)	Florida Committee on Trauma	FCOT-maintained Florida burn center reference—supports TPM coordination with AHCA burn resources, transfer agreements, and burn-injury pathway planning.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	State Meeting	Florida Committee on Trauma (FCOT)	Florida FCOT	Best for Florida trauma advocacy, standards, ATLS/education updates, collaborative development, and COT connections.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Template	Florida Electronic Pre-Survey Questionnaire (EPSQ)	Florida Department of Health	Required pre-survey questionnaire package for Florida trauma center site visits—trauma services, PI, outreach, credentials, disaster planning, and attachment folder for survey team review.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
FL	Standards	Florida Hospital Itemized Billing and Facility Fee Disclosure (F.S. 395.301)	Florida Legislature	Florida requirement that itemized hospital bills identify facility fees (including trauma activation charges) in plain language—relevant for revenue cycle, patient billing, and compliance teams.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	Template	Florida Level I Trauma Center Application Manual (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	Tabbed application manual with standards summary chart (DH 2032-A)—TPM CV/job description, TNCC, trauma contact hours, and attachment checklist for new Level I designation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Template	Florida Level II Trauma Center Application Manual (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	Tabbed Level II designation application with standards summary chart (DH 2043-A)—TPM credentials, neurological/pediatric statements, and attachment checklist for new or provisional centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Standards	Florida Medicaid Trauma Hospital Rate Enhancement (AHCA)	Florida Agency for Health Care Administration	Medicaid inpatient reimbursement add-on for designated trauma centers—17% Level I, 11% Level II, 4% pediatric trauma DRG base enhancement; relevant for trauma program CFOs and revenue cycle.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	Template	Florida Pediatric Trauma Center Application Manual (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	Pediatric and jointly certified trauma center application manual—standards chart, specialized pediatric resource documentation, and TPM requirements for Florida pediatric designation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Report	Florida Pediatric Trauma Center Verification Comparative Study (FTSAC)	Florida Trauma System Advisory Council	FTSAC-mandated analysis comparing Florida DOH verification vs ACS pediatric trauma center standards—policy context for TPMs navigating dual state and ACS expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Report	Florida Trauma Alert Response Charges Study (2012–2014)	Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology	Peer-reviewed Florida analysis of trauma alert (068x) response charges—higher fees at for-profit centers, inverse volume relationship, and severity-inelastic pricing at for-profit trauma centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma Center Apportionment Statute (F.S. 395.402)	Florida Legislature	Florida law limiting numbers of Level I/II/pediatric trauma centers by region—essential for TPMs at expanding programs or evaluating certificate-of-need and approval constraints.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Playbook	Florida Trauma Center Designation and Survey Preparation (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	State designation playbook—application manuals, renewal (DH 2032R), EPSQ timing (~6 weeks pre-survey), survey notification windows, and CEO/TMD/TPM prep package expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Template	Florida Trauma Center Renewal Application (DH Form 2032R)	Florida Department of Health	Renewal form emailed to TPMs ~14 months before certificate expiration—must be returned within 15 days to trigger onsite resurvey under Florida trauma center rules.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma Center Site Visits and Approval (64J-2.016)	Florida Administrative Code	Florida admin rule for trauma center site surveys—out-of-state reviewer teams, survey timing, renewal windows, and substantial compliance with DHP 150-9.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma Center Standards (DOH Pamphlet 150-9)	Florida Department of Health	Authoritative Florida trauma center standards incorporated in Rule 64J-2.011—TPM FTE, TNCC, trauma contact hours, PI, registry, and level-specific requirements for state designation surveys.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma Center State Funding (F.S. 395.403)	Florida Legislature	Statute governing EMS Trust Fund payments to verified trauma centers—eligibility, NTDB reporting, space-available acceptance, and IGT/Medicaid transfer options for trauma program finance teams.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	Online Group	Florida Trauma Registry (DOH / Biospatial)	Florida Department of Health	State trauma registry hub—Biospatial upload requirements, NTDS alignment, training resources, and trauma data reporting contacts for registrars and TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma Registry and QI Program Requirements (64J-2.006)	Florida Administrative Code	State rule for Florida Trauma Registry data dictionary, NTDS alignment, Biospatial submission, and TQIP participation requirements for Level I/II verified centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
FL	State Meeting	Florida Trauma System Advisory Council (FTSAC)	Florida FTSAC	Best for Florida trauma system policy, advisory business, standards discussion, and public meeting awareness.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Report	Florida Trauma System Assessment (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	State trauma system assessment report—capacity, access, and system performance data relevant for TPMs participating in FTSAC and regional trauma agency planning.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
FL	Standards	Florida Trauma System Planning Statute (F.S. 395.401)	Florida Legislature	Florida trauma system law—local/regional trauma agency plans, department approval, inclusive system components, and statutory basis for state trauma center verification.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Online Group	Florida Trauma System Resource Hub (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	Central DOH trauma system page—designation, registry, trauma center maps, assessments, and links to advisory council and application documents.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
FL	Standards	Florida Verified Trauma Center Funding Distribution (64J-2.019)	Florida Administrative Code	Admin rule for quarterly EMS Trust Fund distributions—caseload volume, severe injury counts, and regional local-funding formulas relevant to trauma center CFOs and TPM budget planning.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	Report	Florida Verified Trauma Centers List (DOH)	Florida Department of Health	Official state list of verified trauma centers by level and county—useful for TPMs mapping catchment, transfers, regional collaboration, and apportionment context.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
FL	Webinar	FTSAC Commons Hour	Florida FTSAC	Best for informal Florida trauma advisory discussion and visibility into current state system issues via virtual commons sessions.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
GA	State Meeting	Georgia Committee for Trauma Excellence (GCTE)	Georgia Trauma Commission	Best for Georgia TPMs—GCTE committee meetings, education standards review, GTC contract PBP criteria, and required TPM attendance for trauma center funding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
GA	Playbook	Georgia DPH Office of EMS and Trauma	Georgia Department of Public Health	DPH trauma designation hub—registry download schedules, ImageTrend submission workflow, ESO validation requirements, and OEMST trauma center resources.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
GA	Online Group	Georgia Quality Improvement Program (GQIP)	Georgia Trauma Commission	State trauma PI portal—GQIP workgroups, benchmarking collaboratives, PSO resources, and registry-driven performance improvement for Georgia trauma programs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
GA	Playbook	Georgia TCAA Finance & Business Workshop Handout	Georgia Trauma Commission & TCAA	Operational playbook for trauma finance PI—revenue cycle entry points, 068x charge monitoring, chart audits, and cross-functional team roles (charge capture, coding, billing, denials).			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar, Finance / Revenue Cycle
GA	Playbook	Georgia TPM Toolkit (GCTE)	Georgia Trauma Commission	Practical TPM orientation guide—roles, verification prep, PI documentation, TCAA competency self-analysis, and Georgia-specific requirements.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
GA	Standards	Georgia Trauma Center Designation Rules (511-9-2)	Georgia Department of Public Health	Georgia admin rules for trauma and burn center designation—ACS Resources for Optimal Care minimum standards, DPH evaluation or ACS verification pathways, and registry submission mandates.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
GA	Playbook	Georgia Trauma Commission Portal	Georgia Trauma Commission	State trauma system hub—GTC committees, GCTE meetings, GQIP, grants, registry funding, and trauma center contract resources for Georgia TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
GA	Guidelines	Georgia Trauma Registry Data Dictionary (2026)	Georgia Department of Public Health	Georgia ImageTrend registry data dictionary—ITDX+GA extensions, NTDS/TQIP fields, GQIP requirements, and submission standards for registrars and TPM data leads.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
GA	Report	Georgia Trauma System Report (2021)	Georgia Department of Public Health	State trauma system assessment—designation levels, access, registry participation, and system performance context for Georgia TPMs and GTC stakeholders.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
TX	Guidelines	GETAC Recommended Best Practice Guidelines (Texas)	Texas GETAC Trauma Systems Committee	Texas-endorsed clinical BPGs—open fracture, pelvic fracture, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury care with PI indicators; complements ACS TQIP guidelines.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	State Meeting	GETAC Trauma Systems Committee	Texas GETAC	Best for trauma system planning, designation issues, RAC development, PI plans, and Texas trauma leadership networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
GA	Webinar	GQIP Benchmarking Case Reviews	Georgia Trauma Foundation	Best for Georgia trauma and burn leaders joining virtual benchmarking case reviews to share improvement practices with peer programs.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Playbook	Guide to TQIP Participation	American College of Surgeons	Operational guide for trauma centers joining or maintaining TQIP—enrollment, registry requirements, benchmarking, and participation expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
HI	Playbook	Hawaii Guide for the New Trauma Program Manager	Hawaii Society of Trauma Nurse Leaders	New-TPM playbook—training needs, workflow, duties summary, and site visit preparation from Hawaii trauma nurse leaders.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
Midwest	Conference	Hennepin Healthcare Trends in Trauma	Hennepin Healthcare	Best for Midwest trauma professionals looking for regional education and trauma-specific peer networking.	May 12–13, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Conference	HFMA Annual Conference	HFMA / ANCC	Best for trauma finance, reimbursement strategy, revenue cycle, revenue integrity, and health system financial leadership networking.	Jun 7–10, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Certification	HFMA Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) Program	Healthcare Financial Management Association	Self-study revenue cycle certification program with a 75-question cert exam (70% to pass); for trauma program revenue cycle staff and finance partners—patient access through claims management and denials.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
FL	State Meeting	Hillsborough County Trauma Agency	Hillsborough County Health Care Services	Tampa Bay regional trauma agency—administers inclusive trauma system plan, Trauma Agency Coalition (TAC), and coordination with Hillsborough trauma centers and EMS.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
MI	Template	How Well Is Your Trauma Program Doing? PI Toolkit (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs evaluating trauma program performance and PI readiness.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Checklist	Kansas Level IV Trauma Center Documentation Checklist (PRQ & Site Survey)	Kansas Department of Health and Environment	State model checklist of PRQ attachments and site-survey supplements—policies, TNCC compliance, transfer plans, and TPM course documentation useful for any TPM preparing designation or verification.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Webinar	KJ Trauma Consulting Registrar Webinar Series	KJ Trauma Consulting	Best for TPMs supporting registrars; recurring webinars on terminology, abstraction, validation, PI, and verification readiness.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Webinar	KJ Trauma Consulting Webinar: Trauma Terminology for Non-Clinicians	KJ Trauma Consulting	Best for TPMs and new trauma team members building clinical documentation literacy for registry accuracy and PI follow-up.	Jun 24, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
CA	Conference	Long Beach Trauma Con	Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center	Best for Southern California TPMs and hospital trauma teams—premier regional trauma conference with multidisciplinary education and peer networking.	Nov 5–6, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Loop Closure Documentation Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan PI staff documenting loop closure; sample from Henry Ford Allegiance Trauma Program.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	Guidelines	Los Angeles County EMS Trauma Triage and Re-Triage (Ref. 506)	Los Angeles County EMS Agency	Regional trauma triage criteria, mechanism-based guidelines, and ED re-triage transfer protocol—essential for Southern California TPMs coordinating with base hospitals and receiving centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
NC	Conference	May Day Trauma Conference	North Carolina trauma system	Best for North Carolina trauma teams looking for state trauma education and trauma center networking.	Apr 30, 2026 – May 1, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
MI	Template	Michigan Audit Filter Checklist Template — Level III and IV (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Sample audit filter checklist template for Michigan Level III and IV TPMs defining and tracking required filters.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Level III PI Requirements (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan Level III TPMs aligning PIPS programs with state PI requirements.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Level IV PI Requirements (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan Level IV TPMs aligning PIPS programs with state PI requirements.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Levels of Activation FAQ (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs standardizing trauma activation levels and triage criteria.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan PI Bootcamp (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs reviewing PI bootcamp materials on program evaluation and documentation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan PI Presentation — Level III and IV (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs learning state PI evaluation concepts for Level III and IV centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Site Reviewer PI Checklist Template — Level III (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Sample checklist template for Michigan Level III TPMs preparing for state site reviewer PI expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Site Reviewer PI Checklist Template — Level IV (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Sample checklist template for Michigan Level IV TPMs preparing for state site reviewer PI expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Mentorship	Michigan Trauma Coalition Role Development Mentoring	Michigan Trauma Coalition	Best for Michigan trauma center members seeking multidisciplinary role mentoring across TPM, TMD, registrar, PI, and outreach roles via coalition membership.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MI	Template	Michigan Trauma PI Templates and Forms	Michigan MDHHS	Best hub for Michigan TPMs and PI staff; state requirements, sample plans, audit tools, review forms, and job description templates from MDHHS.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Michigan Trauma Registrar Course Overview (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs and registrars reviewing state trauma registrar course expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Checklist	Mississippi Trauma Site Survey Checklist (Levels I–III)	Mississippi Trauma Care System Foundation	Organizing checklist for trauma designation site surveys—policies, PI documentation, chart prep, and tour planning; widely adapted beyond Mississippi.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Performance Improvement Webinar Series	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and PI staff; virtual PI deep-dives following Trauma Program 101 topics, offered on a repeating schedule.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH State Trauma System Education	Minnesota MDH	Best hub for Minnesota TPMs; PI webinar series, TMD orientation, data quality Q&A, and related MDH trauma program education.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MN	Class	MN MDH Trauma Program 101	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota Level 3 and 4 trauma program leaders on state trauma system overview, designation criteria, PI concepts, and networking; in-person with CEU.	Oct 15, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Webinar: PI 1 — Case Finding and Primary Review	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and PI staff on case finding and primary review in the state trauma PI process.	2027	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Webinar: PI 2 — Investigative Follow Up and Secondary Review	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and PI staff on investigative follow-up and secondary review in the state trauma PI process.	Jun 11, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Webinar: PI 3 — Tertiary Review and PI Projects	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and PI staff deepening tertiary review processes and PI project skills in the state trauma system.	Jul 9, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Webinar: Trauma Data Quality Report Q&A	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and registrars with questions on the quarterly MDH Trauma Data Quality Report; open virtual forum, no registration required.	Jun 5, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MN	Webinar	MN MDH Webinar: Trauma Medical Director Orientation	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs partnering with TMDs; covers MDH trauma system resources, support, and orientation for medical director roles.	Jun 10, 2026 Sep 8, 2026 Dec 10, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
MI	Template	Mortality Review Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs and PI staff conducting mortality reviews; sample from Henry Ford Allegiance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Certification	National Child Passenger Safety Certification	Safe Kids Worldwide	Certification pathway for Child Passenger Safety Technicians supporting trauma center car seat checks, caregiver education, and pediatric motor vehicle injury prevention.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
FL	Guidelines	National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients (FCOT)	Florida Committee on Trauma	ACS/COT field triage guideline PDF hosted by FCOT—understanding EMS triage decisions, trauma alert criteria context, and prehospital–hospital handoff for TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Assessment	National Pediatric Readiness Project (NPRP) Assessment	National Pediatric Readiness Project	Best for trauma centers and ED teams evaluating pediatric readiness; free online assessment with gap report. Required under ACS Standard 5.10 for verification.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Standards	National Trauma Data Standard (NTDS) Data Dictionary	American College of Surgeons	Authoritative NTDB field definitions, data types, and submission rules for trauma registrars and TPMs managing TQIP registry compliance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
North Central Texas	Mentorship	NCTTRAC TPM Mentor Task Force Meeting	NCTTRAC	Best for North Central Texas TPMs in a virtual monthly mentor task force; first Thursday mornings with peer support and role-specific connection.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
North Central Texas	State Meeting	NCTTRAC Trauma Committee	NCTTRAC	Best for North Central Texas trauma system oversight, treatment guidelines, education, advocacy, and RAC participation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
North Central Texas	State Meeting	NCTTRAC Trauma Registry Workgroup	NCTTRAC	Best for registry data, NTDS/TQIP information sharing, coding resources, best practices, and regional data needs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
NY	Guidelines	New York State Designated Trauma Centers	New York State Department of Health	Official list of New York ACS-verified and designated trauma centers by region—reference for TPMs coordinating transfers, RTAC PI, and regional trauma system roles.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
NY	State Meeting	New York State Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC)	New York State Department of Health	Best for New York TPMs—statewide trauma and disaster care advisory meetings, designation policy input, and trauma system development networking with DOH.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
NY	Playbook	New York State Trauma Program	New York State Department of Health	State trauma system hub—STAC and RTAC structure, ACS-verified trauma centers, NYSTR registry, and DOH trauma program resources for New York TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
NY	Guidelines	New York State Trauma Registry Data Dictionary	New York State Department of Health	NYSTR data dictionary hub—required fields, quarterly ImageTrend submission deadlines, registry coordinator contacts, and STAC registry subcommittee guidance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
NY	Guidelines	New York State Trauma Registry Data Dictionary (PDF)	New York State Department of Health	Downloadable NYSTR data dictionary—inclusion criteria, NTDS alignment, quarterly submission schedule, and field definitions for registrars and TPM data leads.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
NY	Report	New York State Trauma System Reports	New York State Department of Health	State trauma system reports and publications—system performance data and DOH trauma program analyses for TPMs participating in STAC and RTAC activities.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
NY	Playbook	New York Trauma Center ACS Verification Guidance (DAL 14-10)	New York State Department of Health	DOH guidance on ACS verification site visits for NY trauma center designation—regional PI participation, ImageTrend registry access, and RTC quality improvement expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
NY	Standards	New York Trauma Center Regulations (10 NYCRR §405.45)	New York State Department of Health	Authoritative NY trauma center designation rules—ACS-COT verification required, regional trauma center roles, registry submission, and provisional designation pathways.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
CA	Checklist	Nor-Cal EMS Trauma Center Forms and Verification Worksheet	Nor-Cal EMS	Bay Area and Northern California LEMSA forms hub—Level IV trauma center verification review worksheet and designation support documents for consultative survey prep.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	State Meeting	North Central Florida Trauma Agency (NCFTA)	WellFlorida Council	Best for North Central Florida TPMs and trauma leaders—regional trauma plan, agency governance, and ten-county system coordination through WellFlorida Council.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	Guidelines	North Central Florida Trauma Plan 2023–2028 (NCFTA)	WellFlorida Council	Approved regional trauma system plan—transport protocols, hospital services, quality evaluation, and ten-county stakeholder coordination for North Central Florida TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
Northeast Ohio	Conference	NORTN Annual Conference	Northeast Ohio trauma programs	Best for Northeast Ohio TPMs and data managers looking for regional trauma education and peer connections.	May 15, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
OH	Conference	NOTS 16th Annual Trauma Symposium	Northern Ohio Trauma System	Best for Northern Ohio trauma leaders, TPMs, and EMS partners focused on field triage, system coordination, and regional trauma system improvement (distinct from NORTN).		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Checklist	NPRP Pediatric Readiness ED Checklist	National Pediatric Readiness Project	Informal readiness checklist to prepare for the NPRP assessment and ACS Standard 5.10; based on the 2026 joint policy statement.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Online Group	NTDS Google Group (ACS)	American College of Surgeons	Private ACS discussion group for registrars and TPMs on NTDS implementation, data dictionary questions, and registry workflow—complement to official ACS staff responses.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
OK	Standards	Oklahoma Hospital Trauma Classification Standards (OAC 310:667)	Oklahoma Administrative Code	Authoritative Oklahoma trauma center classification rules—Level I–IV requirements, ACS verification for Level I/II, trauma coordinator duties, registry participation, and PI audit requirements.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
OK	Report	Oklahoma Major Trauma Report (2009–2015)	Oklahoma OSDH	State trauma registry analysis—injury patterns, mortality, transfer patterns, and system performance data for Oklahoma TPMs participating in RTAB and OTERAC planning.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
OK	Playbook	Oklahoma OSDH Trauma Division	Oklahoma State Department of Health	State trauma system hub—OTERAC and RTAB links, registry submission, TReC transfer centers, trauma fund, CQI, and trauma education resources for Oklahoma TPM onboarding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
OK	Guidelines	Oklahoma Region 7 Trauma Plan (Tulsa)	Oklahoma RTAB Region 7	Regional trauma destination plan for Tulsa metro—designated center levels, triage priorities, interfacility transfer guidance, and TPM RTAB participation expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
OK	State Meeting	Oklahoma Regional Trauma Advisory Boards (RTAB)	Oklahoma OSDH	Best for regional trauma planning, triage/destination protocols, PI collaboration, and TPM representation on Oklahoma's eight trauma regions.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
OK	State Meeting	Oklahoma Trauma and Emergency Response Advisory Council (OTERAC)	Oklahoma OSDH	Best for Oklahoma statewide trauma policy, registry upgrades, rulemaking input, and trauma system leadership networking with OSDH and hospital representatives.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
OK	Standards	Oklahoma Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund	Oklahoma OSDH	Oklahoma trauma fund (OAC 310:669)—reimbursement for uncompensated trauma care at designated centers; relevant for TPMs and CFOs pursuing state trauma supplemental funding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
OK	Guidelines	Oklahoma Trauma Registry Submission Guidelines (OSDH)	Oklahoma OSDH	State trauma registry case definitions and data submission requirements—inclusion/exclusion criteria, major/minor/reportable trauma definitions for registrars and TPM data leads.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
OK	Playbook	Oklahoma Trauma System Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)	Oklahoma OSDH	State CQI framework for Oklahoma trauma programs—regional PI activities, RTAB QI exemption context, and OSDH trauma system performance improvement expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
OK	Standards	Oklahoma Trauma System Improvement Act (63 O.S. § 2530)	Oklahoma Legislature	Statutory foundation for Oklahoma's inclusive trauma system—RTAB creation, regional QI activities, trauma transfer centers, and statewide trauma system development mandates.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
OK	Standards	Oklahoma Trauma System Statutes (OSDH)	Oklahoma OSDH	Compiled Oklahoma trauma statutes—Emergency Response Systems Development Act and Trauma System Improvement and Development Act establishing RTABs, registry, and statewide trauma system authority.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
CA	Standards	Orange County EMS Trauma Center Criteria (Policy 620.00)	Orange County EMS	OCEMS trauma center designation criteria—Level I–IV requirements, volume standards, and local policy framework for Southern California TPMs preparing ACS verification and county designation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
FL	State Meeting	Palm Beach County Trauma Agency	Health Care District of Palm Beach County	Palm Beach regional trauma system leadership—quality assurance across trauma centers, prehospital providers, Trauma Hawk aeromedical, and rehabilitation partners.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Patient Transfer Review Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs reviewing transfer cases; sample from Henry Ford Allegiance Trauma Program.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Guidelines	Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department — Joint Policy Statement (2026)	AAP, ACEP, ACS, ENA & EMSC	National consensus benchmarks for pediatric emergency care; foundation for NPRP assessment and ACS trauma center Standard 5.10.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Report	Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department — Technical Report (2026)	EMSC & Oregon Health Authority	Evidence review and methods companion to the 2026 joint policy statement; supports NPRP assessment planning and ACS Standard 5.10 documentation.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	Pediatric Trauma Society Annual Meeting	Pediatric Trauma Society	Best for pediatric TPMs, nurse leadership, pediatric PI, registry, mentorship, and specialty committee networking.	Nov 2–5, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Mentorship	Pediatric Trauma Society Mentorship Program	Pediatric Trauma Society	Best for pediatric TPMs, PI staff, and nurse leaders needing role mentorship and pediatric verification guidance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	PI Flow Chart — Minnesota Trauma System Manual (Web)	Minnesota MDH	Best for Michigan TPMs mapping PI workflow; sample flow chart linked from MDHHS and hosted by Minnesota DHS.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	PI Plan Template — Region 1 (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs building a PI plan aligned with state expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	PI Tracking Form — Minnesota Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs tracking PI cases using a Minnesota sample form linked from MDHHS.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	PI Worksheet and Data Collection Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan PI staff documenting case review and data collection; sample from Sparrow Clinton.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MI	Template	PIPS Committee Members Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs structuring PIPS committee membership and roles.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	PIPS Plan Template — North Dakota Trauma System (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs drafting a written PIPS plan from a sample template.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
FL	State Meeting	Region 5 Trauma Advisory Board	Central Florida Disaster Medical Coalition	Best for Central Florida TPMs and EMS partners on regional trauma advisory coordination—part of Florida's local/regional trauma agency structure.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Standards	Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2022 Standards)	American College of Surgeons	The ACS Grey Book—authoritative trauma center verification standards including TPM requirements (2.10–2.11), pediatric readiness (5.10), and PIPS (Chapter 7). Revised July 2025.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
CA	Conference	RUHS Trauma Conference	Riverside University Health System	Best for Inland Empire TPMs and multidisciplinary trauma teams—two-day conference with workshops, vendor expo, and up to 11 CE credits.	Jun 5–6, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Assessment	Safe States Hospital Trauma IVP Program Self-Assessment	Safe States Alliance	Best for Level I and II trauma centers rating injury and violence prevention program maturity; free online self-assessment with score summary by standard.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Checklist	Safe States IVP Core Components Checklists (2025)	Safe States Alliance	Printable indicator checklists for hospital IVP programs; pairs with the Safe States online self-assessment and 2025 core components framework.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Class	Safe States IVP Orientation Toolkit	Safe States Alliance	Free online orientation toolkit with competency-based training resources, assessments, and learning profiles for injury and violence prevention professionals.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Guidelines	Safe States Trauma Center IVP Core Components Framework (2025)	Safe States Alliance	Updated consensus framework for hospital injury and violence prevention programs; pairs with 2025 checklists and online self-assessment.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Guidelines	Safe States Trauma Center IVP Standards and Indicators (2017)	Safe States Alliance	Consensus standards for Level I and II trauma center injury and violence prevention programs; cited in ACS 2022 injury prevention standards.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
MI	Template	Sample Trauma Physician Report Card Template (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs supporting OPPE/FPPE with physician report cards; sample from Henry Ford Allegiance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	Playbook	San Diego County EMS Trauma Center Policies	San Diego County EMS	San Diego LEMSA trauma policy index—T-710 designation, de-designation, bypass, catchment areas, and trauma team response requirements for TPMs in the county trauma system.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Conference	SETRAC Regional Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Symposium	Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council	Best for Gulf Coast TPMs, emergency managers, and hospital administrators—preparedness coalition education with trauma system and disaster response networking.	Oct 14–16, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	Conference	Stanford / SCVMC Trauma & Critical Care Symposium	Stanford Health Care / Santa Clara Valley Medical Center	Best for Bay Area TPMs and multidisciplinary trauma teams—1.5-day Level I trauma center symposium on injured and critically ill patient care.	Jul 30–31, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	STN Advanced Trauma Program Management (ATPM)	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best advanced TPM development for experienced managers with survey-cycle experience.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	STN Leadership Development Committee and Leadership Institute	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for trauma nurse leadership education, externship-style development, mentorship, branding, and leadership skills.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Webinar	STN Member Webinars	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for STN members seeking live CE webinars on trauma activation, program operations, and clinical trauma topics.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Mentorship	STN Mentor Match	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for STN members matched quarterly with experienced mentors in their current trauma role; minimum three years mentor experience required.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	STN Nurse Leadership Institute	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best 12-week web-based leadership cohort for trauma nurse leaders and TPMs developing communication, finance, and executive skills.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Online Group	STN Online Community	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best member forum for asking practice questions, sharing files, finding peers, and staying connected between conferences.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	STN Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for trauma center standards implementation, TMD/TPM alignment, and survey readiness.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Online Group	STN Pediatric Trauma SIG	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best pediatric trauma nurse and pediatric TPM specialty peer community.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Report	STN Position Statement on TPM Qualifications and Competencies	Society of Trauma Nurses	STN position statement (2023) on TPM qualifications, competencies, and professional development aligned with the 2018 role delineation study.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Webinar	STN Trauma Nursing Research Webinar Series	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for TPMs, PI staff, and registrars interested in trauma nursing research, evidence updates, and peer discussion online.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Class	STN Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course (TOPIC)	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for PI program structure, outcome monitoring, operational definitions, case review, and practical tools.	May 7, 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Jun 25, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Online Group	STN Trauma Performance Improvement SIG	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best trauma PI community, with subgroups for benchmarking, data analysis, leadership, regulatory compliance, and technology.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Report	STN Trauma Program Manager Role Delineation Report (2018)	Society of Trauma Nurses	Commissioned job analysis study cataloguing TPM tasks, knowledge, and skills across six performance domains; foundation for STN TPM competency expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Report	STN Trauma Program Manager State Law Database	Society of Trauma Nurses	STN-maintained reference on state trauma system laws and TPM-related regulatory requirements; access via STN education resources.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Conference	STN TraumaCon	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for TPM, trauma nurse leader, PI, education, committee, and peer networking.	Apr 15–17, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Webinar	STN Webinar: Does More Mean Better? Rethinking Trauma Activation Criteria	Society of Trauma Nurses	Best for TPMs and trauma leaders refining activation criteria, reducing over- and under-triage, and aligning with center standards.	Jun 17, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Playbook	STRAC Trauma Program Manager Manual	Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC)	Classic new-TPM orientation for Southwest Texas—trauma system overview, TPM/C duties, policy review, and continuous PI expectations. PDF may require GTQ or STRAC account.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Class	TCAA Advanced Trauma Center Finance and Business Course	Trauma Center Association of America	Best advanced finance course for experienced TPMs and CFO partners covering benchmarking, denials, collections, and trauma program business planning.	May 4, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Online Group	TCAA Advocacy Committee Lobbyist Sessions	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for TPMs and trauma system directors who want legislative advocacy updates and national policy networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	TCAA Annual Trauma Conference	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma center operations, finance, reimbursement, advocacy, system development, and leadership networking.	May 3–8, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Online Group	TCAA Ask TraumaCare Finance Surveys	Trauma Center Association of America	Member peer surveys on trauma finance problems—activation charges, denials, payer strategies—with aggregated results shared across trauma centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Class	TCAA Basic Trauma Center Finance and Business Course	Trauma Center Association of America	Best foundational course for trauma billing, reimbursement, charge capture, revenue cycle, and financial reporting for new TPMs and finance partners.	May 4, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Class	TCAA Dynamic Leadership Team Course	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for TPM and TMD dyad or triad teams building strategic planning, human resources, finance, and collaborative trauma leadership.	May 4, 2026	CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Playbook	TCAA Finance & Operations Resource Manual	Trauma Center Association of America	Member playbook of step-by-step trauma center finance and operations projects—coding, billing, charge capture, denials, and business planning chapters from TCAA fellowship work.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Class	TCAA Finance Consultation Visits	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma service line CFOs and finance teams seeking TCAA consultative visits on charge capture, reimbursement optimization, and trauma center financial performance.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Template	TCAA Finance Manual: Creating a Trauma Center Business Plan (Ch. 5)	Trauma Center Association of America	Member template chapter from the Finance & Operations Manual for building a trauma service line business plan—budget, staffing, and financial justification for administration.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Template	TCAA Finance Manual: Data Quality Plan Template (Ch. 21)	Trauma Center Association of America	Member template for a trauma data quality plan supporting accurate charge capture, registry-to-billing alignment, and revenue integrity audits.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Online Group	TCAA Finance Resource Hub	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma CFOs, revenue cycle leaders, and TPM finance partners—member hub for activation charges, denials, Ask TraumaCare surveys, and finance library resources.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Report	TCAA FTE and Salary Study	Trauma Center Association of America	Member study benchmarking trauma program staffing FTEs and salaries—useful for TPM and finance leaders building business cases and workforce plans.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Webinar	TCAA Live Webinars	Trauma Center Association of America	Best free TCAA member benefit for live trauma program topics including registry, PI, finance, and leadership; CE credit available.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Webinar	TCAA Member Events & Education	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma center leaders browsing TCAA virtual sessions, finance webinars, education, and member events between annual conference cycles.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Report	TCAA Member Report Card (Reimbursement Benchmarking)	Trauma Center Association of America	TCAA member benchmarking report on trauma charges, collections, and financial metrics—supports CFO and revenue cycle comparisons across peer trauma centers.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Online Group	TCAA Military-Civilian Committee Forum	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for military and civilian trauma leaders sharing partnership models, training gaps, and system collaboration resources.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	TCAA Online Education Platform	Trauma Center Association of America	Best free TCAA member benefit with 40+ on-demand clinical courses extendable to APPs, nurses, and other trauma team staff.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Class	TCAA PTSD and Mental Healthcare After Injury Course	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for TPMs integrating mental health screening, PTSD referral pathways, and post-injury emotional recovery into trauma programs.		CE/CEU	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Online Group	TCAA Reimbursement Committee	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma finance, revenue cycle, reimbursement, charging, Medicare claims, and trauma center business model networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Conference	TCAA Shark Tank Experience	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma innovation leaders looking for competitive networking, best-practice sharing, and new program ideas.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Report	TCAA Trauma Center Charges and Collections Report	Trauma Center Association of America	Member benchmarking report from the Reimbursement Committee’s charges and collections study—supports revenue cycle comparisons on trauma activation revenue and collection performance.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Report	TCAA Trauma Center Physician Compensation Study	Trauma Center Association of America	Member benchmarking study of trauma surgeon and subspecialty compensation by region and designation level—summary reports for administration and finance leaders establishing fair market value.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Checklist	TCAA Trauma Program Manager Core Competencies (PDF)	Trauma Center Association of America	Checklist-style TPM core competency framework for orientation and professional growth; referenced in state TPM toolkits for self-analysis against beginner and advanced skills.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Online Group	TCAA Trauma Systems Committee	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for hospital, regional, and statewide trauma system challenges, best practices, and resource sharing.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Webinar	TCAA Webinar: Complex Issues in Professional Critical Care Billing	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma revenue cycle and billing teams navigating professional critical care billing, trauma activation charges, and Medicare compliance.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Webinar	TCAA Webinar: Future Ready In Any Moment — Succession Planning Excellence	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for TPMs and trauma leaders building succession plans, developing high-potential staff, and strengthening leadership pipelines.	Aug 4, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Webinar	TCAA Webinar: How Payers Reimburse Hospitals for Trauma Care	Trauma Center Association of America	Recorded TCAA member webinar on commercial payer reimbursement strategies, trauma activation payment rules, and hospital contracting considerations for finance leaders.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Webinar	TCAA Webinar: Patient Financial Conversations in a Trauma Setting	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for trauma finance and patient access teams addressing financial conversations, billing transparency, and patient communication after injury.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Webinar	TCAA Webinar: Selecting the Best External Cause Code	Trauma Center Association of America	Best for TPMs, registrars, and PI staff improving external cause coding, documentation, and trauma data quality.	Jul 8, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
MO	State Meeting	TCD Constituency Group	Missouri Hospital Association	Best for Missouri hospital members engaged in time-critical diagnosis system networking and trauma system alignment.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Assessment	Test Your Trauma Knowledge (Quiz)	National Quality Systems (NQS)	Fun quiz to test your trauma knowledge—answer 7 questions within 90 seconds and get your score.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Class	TETAF Hospital Data Management Course	TETAF	TETAF course for registrars and TPMs on trauma registry data management, NTDS alignment, and hospital reporting for Texas designation and TQIP participation.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	Webinar	TETAF Texas Quality Care Forum and Regional RAC Education	TETAF	Best for Texas trauma, acute care, RAC collaboration, data management, advocacy, and regional education.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	Class	TETAF Trauma Activation Billing Course	TETAF	Texas-focused online course on trauma activation billing—068x capture, designation-level rules, and revenue cycle alignment for TPMs and finance partners.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Class	TETAF Trauma Designation Surveys and Consultation	TETAF	Department-approved survey organization for Texas Basic and Advanced trauma designation—consultative surveys, gap analysis, and prep resources for TPMs pursuing or renewing designation.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Checklist	Texas DAQ Attachment List — Level I & II (DSHS)	Texas DSHS	Required designation application attachments for Texas Level I and II facilities—policies, org charts, PI documentation, and survey-ready supplements for TPMs assembling DAQ packets.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
TX	State Meeting	Texas Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)	Texas GETAC	Best for Texas trauma system rules, statewide committee activity, public comment, and advisory recommendations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Standards	Texas Hospital Itemized Billing Requirements (H&S 311.002)	Texas Legislature	Texas requirement for hospitals to provide itemized statements of billed services on request—supports revenue cycle, payer appeals, and patient billing transparency for trauma and other facility charges.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Standards	Texas RAC Performance Criteria (DSHS FY25)	Texas DSHS	Contract performance standards for Texas Regional Advisory Councils—regional self-assessment, trauma system plans, and stakeholder integration relevant to TPMs working with RAC committees.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	State Meeting	Texas TQIP Collaborative (GETAC)	TETAF & Texas GETAC	Annual Texas TQIP collaborative session at GETAC—benchmarking, registry improvement, and peer networking for TPMs and PI staff across designated trauma centers.	Jun 3, 2026		TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	Report	Texas Trauma Center Expansion and Insurer Payments (2011–2019)	JAMA Network Open	Peer-reviewed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas claims analysis of Level I/II trauma center expansion in Austin, Dallas, and Houston—trauma activation fee use, allowed amounts, and whether upgraded centers raised prices vs incumbents.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Report	Texas Trauma Center Expansion: Spending, Mortality & Readmissions (Baker Institute)	Rice University Baker Institute for Public Policy	Working paper on Texas Level II trauma center boom (2011–2019)—commercial insurer claims on spending, activation-related revenue, readmissions, and mortality; notes outlier facilities with substantially higher post-upgrade spending.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
TX	Template	Texas Trauma Center Monthly Dashboard Template (DSHS)	Texas DSHS	DSHS monthly trauma program dashboard template for tracking volumes, PI metrics, and program operations—useful for TPM reporting to leadership and survey prep.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
TX	Template	Texas Trauma Center PIPS Master Plan Template (DSHS)	Texas DSHS	Sample PIPS master plan framework for Texas trauma centers—committee structure, compliance monitoring, action planning, annual measure addendum, and TMD/TPM signatures.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
TX	Playbook	Texas Trauma Designation Survey Guidelines (DSHS)	Texas DSHS	Official DSHS survey playbook aligned to 157.126 and ACS standards—survey scheduling, medical record review, PRQ expectations, and designation determination workflow.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Standards	Texas Trauma Facility Designation Criteria	Texas DSHS	State must-meet designation requirements for Level I–IV trauma facilities in Texas; essential reference for TPMs preparing verification and RAC submissions.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Standards	Texas Trauma Facility Designation Requirements (25 TAC § 157.126)	Texas Administrative Code	Effective Sept 2025 admin rule for Texas trauma designation—TPM RN credentials (TNCC/ATCN, ACLS, ENPC/PALS), AAAM Injury Scaling Course, facility-specific role, and level-specific ACS alignment.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
TX	Online Group	Texas Trauma System Development Resource Hub (DSHS)	Texas DSHS	Central DSHS hub for designation survey documents, DAQ attachment lists, PIPS templates, registry mentorship lists, TQIP assistance contacts, and virtual survey guidelines.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	Report	Texas Uncompensated Trauma Care Payments (DSHS/HHSC)	Texas Health and Human Services Commission	State report on DSHS distribution of uncompensated trauma care funds to designated trauma facilities—relevant for trauma program CFOs modeling Medicaid/uninsured revenue and state supplemental payments.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Mentorship	The HAVI Training and Technical Assistance	The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention	Training, consultation, and technical assistance for trauma centers launching or strengthening hospital-based and hospital-linked violence intervention programs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Playbook	ThinkFirst Chapters and Program Materials	ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation	Chapter model and educational materials for trauma centers delivering brain, spinal cord, and other injury prevention programs in schools and community settings.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
MI	Template	TMD Job Description Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs drafting trauma medical director role descriptions.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	State Meeting	TPAC General Membership Meetings	Trauma Professionals Association of California	Best for California professional development, legislative updates, committees, hot topics, and peer networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	TPM-TPC Job Description Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan hospitals defining trauma program manager or coordinator job descriptions.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Class	TQIP Basics for Registry and Performance Improvement Professionals	American College of Surgeons	Best foundational online course for TPMs, PI staff, registrars, and data analysts new to TQIP or needing a refresher.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
TX	Conference	TRAC-V South Texas Comprehensive Healthcare Symposium	TRAC-V	Best for South Texas trauma, stroke, cardiac, and perinatal leaders—two-day regional symposium with multidisciplinary education and RAC networking.	Apr 16–17, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Report	Trauma Center Designation and Higher Insurance Payouts (TAMU Vital Record)	Texas A&M School of Public Health	Summary of Health Affairs Scholar research: designated trauma centers receive significantly higher private-insurance payments for injured inpatients than non–trauma injury care—even with similar injuries, length of stay, and patient mix (~25% gap in commercial claims).			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Report	Trauma Center IVP Standards — Consensus Report (BMJ TSACO 2021)	Safe States Alliance & Trauma Prevention Coalition	Peer-reviewed summary of consensus-based trauma center injury and violence prevention standards and indicators; background for ACS verification expectations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Injury Prevention
National	Report	Trauma Centers and Higher Prices for Nontrauma Care (Health Affairs, 2012–18)	Health Affairs	Peer-reviewed study finding trauma-designated hospitals charged higher commercial prices for nontrauma inpatient admissions and ED visits—relevant for CFOs modeling trauma center market power and contract strategy.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Certification	Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)	Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)	Nationally recognized RN credential for trauma nursing; STN cites TCRN as a TPM competency measure. Apply, schedule, and sit for the BCEN exam (pair with official practice exam).		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Template	Trauma Charge Decision Tree for 068x Capture (Diligent Consulting)	Diligent Consulting	Downloadable decision tree for revenue integrity and ED teams—maps ambulance, transfer, and walk-in pathways to compliant trauma activation billing and 068x charge capture.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Webinar	Trauma Learning Break: Optimizing the Trauma Registry for PI	Trauma System News	Best for TPMs and PI staff leveraging registry data for event resolution; includes workshop with Wendy Erickson and Q&A with Kathleen Martin.	Jun 2, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
National	Webinar	Trauma Learning Break: PDSA Workshop for Trauma PI Professionals	Trauma System News	Best for TPMs and PI coordinators applying PDSA in trauma PI scenarios; workshop with Angie Chisolm and Q&A with Jane McCormack.	Jun 4, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Trauma Performance Improvement — Sample PI Tool (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs and PI staff using a sample documentation tool for audit filters and loop closure.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Template	Trauma PI Dashboard for PIPS Case Tracking (Excel)	Trauma System News	Best for TPMs tracking cases through the PIPS process, committee determinations, loop closure, and OPPE/FPPE workflows in Excel.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Template	Trauma PI Dashboard Template (Excel)	National Quality Systems (NQS)	A trauma performance dashboard makes it easier to visualize key metrics, spot concerning trends, and track progress over time. Free Excel template with setup video.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Template	Trauma PI Screening and Adjudication Forms (Word)	Trauma System News	Best for TPMs and PI coordinators customizing Word-based Level I screening and adjudication forms with audit filters and loop-closure language.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
CA	Online Group	Trauma Professionals Association of California (TPAC)	Trauma Professionals Association of California	Best for California TPMs, trauma coordinators, PI coordinators, injury prevention, and trauma educator networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention
National	Assessment	Trauma Program Leadership Skills Assessment	National Quality Systems (NQS)	Best for TPMs identifying strengths and growth areas across PI, finance, program management, admin communication, team leadership, and patient-centered care—with personalized course recommendations.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MN	State Meeting	Trauma Program Managers Pre-STAC Meeting	Minnesota MDH	Best for Minnesota TPMs and trauma advisors preparing for STAC discussion and state trauma system networking.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
MI	Template	Trauma Quality Form (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan PI staff documenting trauma quality reviews.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Template	Trauma Report Presentation Template (PowerPoint)	National Quality Systems (NQS)	Best for TPMs and PI staff preparing trauma metrics meetings with editable charts for mortality, activations, complications, and operational trends.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
MI	Template	Trauma Resuscitation Documentation Sample (PDF)	Michigan MDHHS	Best for Michigan TPMs standardizing trauma resuscitation documentation samples.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Playbook	Trauma Survey Prep: 13 Tips for Leadership Teams	Trauma System News	Practical survey-prep playbook—gap analysis, PRQ quality, mock surveys, opening presentation, chart organization, and frontline staff engagement for ACS or state designation reviews.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Webinar	Trauma System News Trauma Learning Breaks	Trauma System News	Best for TPMs and PI staff; one-hour virtual workshops plus expert Q&A on trauma performance improvement, often available on demand after live sessions.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
National	Standards	Trauma Team Activation Charge Capture (G0390 / 068X Reference)	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services	CMS and NUBC requirements for trauma response revenue codes (068x series), HCPCS G0390, and critical care pairing—essential reference for revenue cycle and charge capture teams.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Report	Trauma Team Activation Fees by US Region and Hospital Ownership	JAMA Network Open	National analysis confirming wide variation in trauma activation fees; for-profit trauma centers charge substantially more—building on Florida findings and relevant for payer contracting and charge policy.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Finance / Revenue Cycle
National	Scholarship	Trauma TEAMS Scholarship	ATS, TCAA, STN & NQS	Best for TPMs seeking tuition, ATS and STN memberships, course bundles, and mentor access through the NQS, ATS, TCAA, and STN partnership.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
CA	Playbook	Ventura County EMS Trauma Center Designation (Policy 1401)	Ventura County EMS	Ventura County designation playbook—needs assessment, application review, site visit panel, corrective action plans, and board approval process for Central Coast trauma programs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	WEST Annual Meeting	WEST Postgraduate Course	Best for trauma and acute care surgery networking, evidence updates, and multidisciplinary program collaboration.	Mar 1–6, 2026	?	TPM / Trauma Leaders
National	Conference	Western Pediatric Trauma Conference (WPTC)	Pediatric Trauma Society	Best for pediatric TPMs, trauma nurses, and PI staff seeking multidisciplinary pediatric trauma education, debates, and national faculty networking.		?	TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
WI	State Meeting	Wisconsin Regional Trauma Advisory Councils (RTAC)	Wisconsin DHS	Best for Wisconsin regional trauma planning—seven RTAC regions with triage/transport protocols, PI processes, and trauma coordinator networking across HERC-aligned areas.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
WI	State Meeting	Wisconsin STAC Statewide Meetings	Wisconsin DHS	STAC meeting calendar and materials—trauma coordinators committee agendas, PI subcommittee updates, and public meeting resources for Wisconsin trauma program staff.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator
WI	State Meeting	Wisconsin Statewide Trauma Advisory Council (STAC)	Wisconsin DHS	Best for Wisconsin TPMs—quarterly STAC and subcommittee meetings (trauma coordinators, PI, data management, injury prevention) advising DHS on trauma system policy.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Injury Prevention, Registrar
WI	Playbook	Wisconsin Trauma Care Facility Classification Process	Wisconsin DHS	Voluntary trauma center classification playbook—site review timeline, PRQ completion expectations, and Level III/IV designation process for Wisconsin TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
WI	Standards	Wisconsin Trauma Care Facility Standards (DHS 118)	Wisconsin DHS	Authoritative Wisconsin Level III/IV classification standards—ACS-aligned admin code, PRQ templates, site review checklists, and pediatric equipment requirements.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
WI	Playbook	Wisconsin Trauma Care System (DHS)	Wisconsin Department of Health Services	State trauma system hub—hospital classification, registry, site reviews, triage protocols, STAC/RTAC links, and trauma data reports for Wisconsin TPM onboarding.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, PI Coordinator, Registrar
WI	Checklist	Wisconsin Trauma Center Site Review Reports Job Aid	Wisconsin DHS	PRQ site review prep checklist—ImageTrend PRQ report group instructions, activation/triage reports, and registry validation steps before Wisconsin classification visits.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
WI	Playbook	Wisconsin Trauma Program Onboarding Toolkit (PDF)	Wisconsin DHS	New-TPM onboarding guide for Wisconsin programs—role expectations, workflow orientation, sample duty checklists, and STAC resources.			TPM / Trauma Leaders
WI	Online Group	Wisconsin Trauma Registry (DHS)	Wisconsin Department of Health Services	State trauma registry hub—data submission resources, registry contacts, and Wisconsin trauma data program information for registrars and TPMs.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar
WI	Guidelines	Wisconsin Trauma Registry Toolkit (DHS)	Wisconsin DHS	Registry operations guide—ImageTrend Patient Registry workflow, NTDS alignment, STAC data subcommittee context, and Wisconsin trauma data dictionary references.			TPM / Trauma Leaders, Registrar