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TOPIC - Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course - JPS

January 6, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CST)

Description

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

The STN TOPIC course is taught to all members of the trauma system team who participate in the on-going assessment, evaluation, and improvement of trauma care. The Society of Trauma Nurses has developed the " Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course" in response to the need for education and better understanding of the Performance Improvement process in trauma care. TOPIC focuses on the on-going assessment of the continuum of trauma care with a structured review of process and discussions of strategies to monitor trauma patient outcomes. The TOPIC course will be taught in a one-day course, customized to best meet the needs of the individual trauma care provider participants who have varying levels of experience with trauma performance improvement. The course offers practical application for all Levels of trauma centers, from entry level to mature phase of program development. The Modules are taught with a focus on didactic, operational definitions, sample tools, case study examples and take-home points. 



INSTRUCTORS

Jorie Klein, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN

Stephen Flaherty, MD

Danielle Sherar, MBA, RN, TCRN



COURSE MATERIALS, MEALS & CONTINUING EDUCATION:


Course participants will receive an electronic/digital version of the TOPIC Manual.

 

The Society of Trauma Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity has been awarded 8.25 hours.

 

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by UK HealthCare CE Central and Society of Trauma Nurses. University of Kentucky HealthCare CE Central 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.

 

This live activity is designated for a maximum of 7.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



Location

JPS Health Network

Virtual Only

Pricing

Substitutions may be made at any time without an additional charge. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all refunds. "No shows" are subject to the full conference fee.

Cancellations/substitutions must be made in writing. No refunds or credits will be issued once the course has started. The course is subject to change and/or cancellation.

Contact Information

Details: Sydney Hull shull@traumanurses.org (859) 977-7446