Nebraska State Trauma Symposium

At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:

1. Describe the role of comprehensive trauma systems in enhancing patient outcomes and promoting coordinated care across various health care settings.
2. Evaluate current evidence-based practices in trauma resuscitation, including the use of whole blood, and examine their implications for patient care.
3. Identify strategies to optimize trauma care in diverse settings, including rural hospitals, thorough effective resource utilization, adherence to clinical guidelines, and interprofessional collaboration.

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, emergency medical services professionals, public health professionals, fellows, residents, students, and other health care providers involved in the care of trauma patients or interested in trauma systems and emergency response.

In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians 
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses 
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 10 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.

EMS 
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Center for Continuing Education, EMS and Trauma Division approves this educational opportunity for 10 hours of Emergency Medical Services Continuing Education. Debbie Von Seggern NRP, EMSI

Cadaver Lab 

1 – 4 p.m.
Registration opens at 12:30 p.m.

 

*The Pre-Symposium Workshop is not accredited by the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln
1040 P Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

• Main Block: Book Here
• Government Rate (ID required at check-in): Book Here

Reservation Deadline: July 2 or until block is full, whichever comes first.

Parking:

• Self-parking: $1.50/hour (max $13.50/day)
• Valet parking: $25/night (in and out privileges)

 

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The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
2101 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508

Group Rate: Book Here

Parking:

• On-site: $20/day
• Valet: $22/day

If you need to cancel your registration, please email registrationCCE@unmc.edu no later than July 17, 2025. There is a $25 processing fee for cancellations made by July 17. Cancellations made after this date and registrants who fail to attend are responsible for the full registration fee.

Parking is the responsibility of each registrant. For details on parking options, rates, and payment instructions—including use of the Passport Parking app (Zone 9900)—please visit the NIC website.

Paid parking is enforced Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Disclosures

The accredited provider has mitigated and is disclosing identified relevant financial relationships for the following faculty, planners, and others in control of content prior to assuming their roles.

FACULTY

The following have disclosed relevant financial relationships:

• Krysta Baack, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP
  Consultant: Pfizer
• Zachary Bauman, DO, MHA, FACOS,FACS*
  Educational Consultant: AtriCure, KLS Martin, Smith and Nephew, Zimmer-Biomet
• Grace Lai, MD, PhD
  INVESTIGATIONAL/OFF-LABEL USE OF DRUGS DISCLOSURE:
  Off-label drug discussion of the iSTAT Alinity TBI test for ongoing research on validation of test for pediatric patients.
• Jane E. McCormack, BSN, RN, CSTR,TCRN
  Consultant: Respond Clinical
• Kristan Staudenmayer, MD, MS, FACS
  Advisor: AI Medica
• Thomas W. White, MD, FACS, CNSC
  Consultant, Educator - KLS Martin

 

The following members have nothing to disclose:

• Lexi Albertsen, CCLS
• Jeanne Bietz, MA
• Ashley Farrens, MSN, MBA, RN*
• Fred Hoiberg
• Suzanne Haney, MD, MS, FAAP
• Sandy Kirchner, MSN, APRN*
• R. Todd Maxson, MD, FACS
• Brooke Murtaugh, OTD, OTR/L, CBIST, BT-C
• Peg Ogea-Ginsburg, MA
• Jim Pillen
• Denell Rhinehart, FP-C, EMP-I
• Diane Schoch, BSN, RN
• Richard Sidwell, MD
• Michael P. Smith, MD
• Timmy Tamisiea
• Timothy A. Tesmer, MD
• Diane Ulmer, OTR/L
• Lisa Wallace-Spech, CCLS
• Tim Wilson, MBA, NRP, EMSI*
• Sherri Wren, MPH*

PLANNING COMMITTEE

The following has disclosed a relevant financial relationship:

• Patrick B. Thomas, MD, MMCi, FACS

 

The following planning committee members have nothing to disclose:

• Cece Abbey-Webben, MS
• Emily Cantrell, MD, FACS
• Valeta Creason-Wahl, MMP
• Mackenzie Gasper, BSN, RN, ONC, TCRN
• Julie Huglin
• Renae Jacobson, MSN, RN, TCRN, CCRN-K
• Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN
• Eric J. Kuncir, MD, MS, FACS
• Jessica Lee, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, TCRN, NEA-BC
• Alejandro J. Luis, MD, FACS
• Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
• Katie Pierce, MSN, RN, TCRN
• Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
• Diane Schoch, BSN, RN
• Debbie Von Seggern, NRP, EMSI
• Susan Wilson, BSN, RN

 

*Faculty and planning committee member

The following materials (in PDF) are available for download until Aug. 14, 2025. No part of these materials may be reproduced without prior written permission.

Thursday, July 24

• From the Eyes of the Governor
  Governor Jim Pillen
• Teamwork
  Fred Hoiberg
• Trauma System Development
  R. Todd Maxson, MD, FACS
• Regional Medical Operation Coordinating Centers (RMOCCs)
  Kristan Staudenmayer, MD, MS, FACS
• Playing Your Way to Scaled Up Communication Skills
  Michael P. Smith, MD and Timmy Tamisiea

Breakout Session One:

• Performing at the Top: The Advanced Practice Provider’s Role in Trauma Resuscitation
  Sandy Kirchner, MSN, APRN
• Biomarkers for Traumatic Brain Injuries in Pediatric Patients
  Grace Lai, MD, PhD
• Q&A for Trauma Nurse Coordinators Panel
  Diane Schoch, BSN, RN and Sherri Wren, MPH

Breakout Session Two:

• Trauma Designation System — Layovers, Mini Vacations and All-Inclusive Resorts
  Denell Rhinehart, FP-C, EMP-I

• Injury Prevention: Community Outreach
  Jeanne Bietz, MA and Peg Ogea-Ginsberg, MA 

• Aspirin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis — Too Cheap to Be True?
  Thomas W. White, MD, FACS, CNSC

Breakout Session Three:

• Evolution of the Management of Pediatric Solid Organ Injuries
  R. Todd Maxson, MD, FACS
• Mastering the 3 Rs of Trauma Performance Improvement
  Jane E. McCormack, RN, BSN, CSTR, TCRN
• Traumacology: Pharmacology in Trauma
  Krysta Baack, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP

Breakout Session Four:

• Child Physical Abuse
  Suzanne Haney, MD, MS, FAAP
• It’s Just Me: Strategies for Working Solo
  Jane E. McCormack, RN, BSN, CSTR, TCRN
• Communication in the Trauma Bay
  Michael P. Smith, MD and Timmy Tamisiea

Breakout Session Five:

• Medical Director Roles and Responsibilities
  Richard Sidwell, MD 

• Ouch! That’s Gotta Hurt 
  Denell Rhinehart, FP-C, EMP-I
• Communication with Patient Families
  Michael P. Smith, MD and Timmy Tamisiea

Breakout Session Six:

• Best Practices in Spinal Cord Injury Care to Maximize Patient Outcomes
  Diane Ulmer, OTR/L
• Calm in the Chaos: Child Life in Emergency Trauma Settings 
  Lexi Albertsen, CCLS and Lisa Wallace-Spech, CCLS
• Interprofessional Communication
  Michael P. Smith, MD and Timmy Tamisiea

Friday, July 25 

• Nebraska Statewide Trauma Program — Department of Health and Human Services Updates
  Timothy Tesmer, MD and Tim Wilson
• Trauma Systems: Needs and Strengths
  Kristan Staudenmayer, MD, MS, FACS 

• Rib Fracture Repair – Who Benefits?
  Thomas W. White, MD, FACS, CNSC
• American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program Traumatic Brain Injury Best Practice Guidelines: 2024 Edition 
  Brooke Murtaugh, OTD, OTR/L, CBIST, BT-C
• Rural Trauma 
  Richard Sidwell, MD