e-Trauma Update

[Minnesota Department of Health]

October Edition

e-Trauma Update View this as a webpage October 2025 State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) Updates Level 3 and Level 4 Criteria are out for public comment The proposed Level 3 and Level 4 trauma hospital designation criteria are posted on the Trauma System Hospital Resource website. We encourage everyone to review the recommended changes. Public Comments will be collected through November 17 via the public comment collection survey. Comments received will be shared with STAC for further consideration and possible action at the December 9 STAC meeting. The last of the special sessions for Criteria Q & A will be offered virtually on November 6 from 9:30-11:00 am. The objective of the Q & A sessions are to answer criteria-related questions and provide clear, helpful information about the proposal. Please join the November meeting.    Trauma Hospital Designations Congratulations to the recently re-designated hospitals. Thank you to all for your commitment to providing excellent trauma care.   Level 1:      Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota- Minneapolis (Pediatric)      North Memorial Health Hospital, Robbinsdale Level 2:      Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids      Sanford Medical Center Fargo (Adult Level 1 and Pediatric Level 2) though outside of Minnesota's designation system, remains a vital partner in trauma care for our state and recently achieved ACS re-verification.   Level 3:      Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd      M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Minneapolis   Level 4:      Avera Granite Falls Health      CentraCare Health- Paynesville      CentraCare Health- Sauk Centre      Essentia Health Northern Pines, Aurora      Mayo Clinic Health System- Waseca      Ortonville Area Health Services      Rainy Lake Medical Center, International Falls      Sanford Canby Medical Center Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) and Education PI Series These are independent, focused educational opportunities. This series will feature new case scenarios to practice PI review. All are welcome to attend, even if you've attended in the past. You don’t need to register or meet any requirements to join. More information is available on the Minnesota Statewide Trauma System Educational Resources website, or Join the PI sessions (Microsoft Teams meeting). The PI Series sessions will be held online from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the following dates.   PI 1: Case finding and Primary Review November 13, 2025 PI 2: Investigative Follow up and Secondary Review December 11, 2025 PI 3: Tertiary Review and PI Projects January 8, 2026   Coffee with the Coordinators Connect with the trauma designation coordinators in an open forum to ask questions and engage in discussion about any issues related to trauma hospital designation. The next session will be held October 22, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 am.  Please submit questions prior to the meeting times. For more information see Hospital Resources. Join the October 22 meeting   Inpatient Performance Improvement Review form revised The trauma system website has a variety of sample PI tools and templates. Recently the inpatient review forms were updated to encourage both primary and secondary review. Level 3 Inpatient Review Form (PDF) Level 4 Inpatient Review Form (PDF) Regional Trauma Advisory Committee Highlights Southern Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (SMRTAC) hosted Burn education Just before its quarterly meeting, SMRTAC welcomed specialists from the HCMC Burn Center for a well-attended educational session on burn care. Highlights included management of inhalation injuries, fluid resuscitation principles, and treatment considerations for chemical exposures. Presenters noted that many fire victims are simultaneously exposed to carbon monoxide and cyanide- two toxins requiring different treatments. While oxygen therapy resolves carbon monoxide poisoning, it does not address cyanide toxicity. Early administration of hydroxocobalamin can be lifesaving in patients with severe symptoms of combined exposure.   Wilderness Medicine course offered in Northeast Minnesota A recent Wilderness Medicine course in Northeast Minnesota brought together Minnesota North College, Essentia Health, Life Link III, Arrowhead EMS Association and Medstar Education in a unique collaborative effort.  The program provided medical first responders from across the region with hands-on training in an immersive, outdoor environment.  Participants practiced trauma response in remote settings that challenge access, treatment, and transport. Training scenarios emphasized resourcefulness- using available surroundings to support patient care. Learners camped in tents, hiked to simulated patients, and even transported a "patient" secured to a backboard across a lake by tandem canoe. Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  health.state.mn.us

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