August 2025

State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) Updates

Trauma Medical Director Networking Launch The inaugural Trauma Medical Director (TMD) networking meeting was held prior to the June STAC meeting- a small but strong start with representation and engagement from all trauma hospital levels. We look forward to building a robust, ongoing network of TMDs and Co-TMDs across the state. All trauma medical directors and co-directors are welcome to join. Next meeting: September 9, 11:00 a.m. Location: North Metro Event Center/Best Western in Shoreview (prior to STAC) 2026 STAC Dates Announced Meetings are held at the Best Western/North Metro Event Center, 1000 Gramsie Rd in Shoreview from 12:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m. March 3 June 2 September 15 December 8 Trauma Hospital Designations Congratulations to the recently re-designed hospitals. Thank you to all for your commitment to providing excellent trauma care. Level 1: Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center Level 2 Pediatric: Essentia Health- St. Mary's Medical Center Level 3: M Health Fairview Ridges Level 4: Essentia Health Ada Essentia Health Fosston M Health Fairview Lakes, Wyoming Mille Lacs Health System, Onamia Sanford Bagley Medical Center Sanford Westbrook Medical Center Sanford Worthington Medical Center Sleepy Eye Medical Center St. Francis Medical Center, Breckenridge

STAC Level 3/Level 4 Criteria Work Group Completes Review

After 18 months of dedicated work, the STAC Level 3/Level 4 Criteria Work Group has completed its review and proposed revisions to the Trauma Hospital Designation Criteria for both levels.

The recommendations will be presented at the upcoming STAC meeting on September 9th at 12:30 pm at North Metro Event Center/Best Western in Shoreview.

All are welcome to attend in person or join via live-stream link above.

Trauma Performance Improvement (PI) and Education

Trauma Program 101 Course

Trauma Program 101 will be held Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Astera Health in Wadena. Please visit Trauma Program 101 Registration to sign up.

All trauma program leaders (trauma program managers/coordinators, medical directors/medical advisors, CEO/administrators) of Level 3 and Level 4 Trauma Hospitals are encouraged to attend. Nursing CEUs will be offered.

Highlights of the course include:

• Overview of the state trauma system
• Understand the designation criteria as a framework of the trauma program
• Learn basic trauma performance improvement (PI) concepts
• Access educational and networking opportunities for continuous growth of your trauma program

This course will also be offered on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont. Registration for this offering is not yet open.

Updated Sample Inpatient PI Review Forms Available

The sample Inpatient PI Review form on the Trauma System website has been updated, with separate templates now available for Level 3 and Level 4 hospitals. Each includes sections for Primary and Secondary reviews.

These sample templates are optional tools that hospitals may use or customize to fit their needs. You can find them in the Performance Improvement section of the Trauma System website.

WESTAC Highlights Autism Response Education

At the June meeting, the Western Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (WESTAC) featured a presentation on "Emergency Response to a Patient with Autism Education" by Joshua Chan of Glacial Ridge Health System.  The session covered common characteristics of autism and strategies to tailor assessments and treatments- helping reduce stress for both clinicians and patients. Emergency Sensory Kits, designed to aid communication in high-stress situations, were also introduced as a valuable tool for hospitals and public safety agencies.

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