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Read CNTR’s December News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest from CNTR–read our December e-newsletter! The AC Forum — an affiliate of CNTR — has published a new “Rapid Resource” on venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis following trauma. Designed for busy clinicians, this concise guide delivers expert recommendations and best-practice insights for anticoagulation care. As 2025 winds down, CNTR invites supporters […]
In the News: ABA Centers Founder Makes Largest Gift in Temple University’s History
On October 10, Temple University had two exciting unveilings – the school opened the doors to the new Paley Hall and it announced a $55 million gift from ABA Centers’ Founder, Christopher Barnett. This gift is the largest in the university’s history and it reflects the Barnett family’s belief that education is the most powerful […]
In the News: ABA Centers Founder Gifts Temple University with a Record $55 Million Gift
Founder of ABA Centers, Christopher Barnett, recently bestowed Temple University with a record-setting $55 million donation, marking the largest single gift in the university’s history. Mr. Barnett’s journey with Temple began in an unexpected way, saying that Temple “took a chance” on him and helped shape his professional and personal path. The transformative gift will […]
Trump Autism Announcement: Acetaminophen & Autism News
Today, the White House is expected to release a major update on autism research. President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are scheduled to speak about new findings that could reshape how families and doctors understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD). News outlets are already describing it as a “historic” […]
Read CNTR’s September News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Catch up on the latest from CNTR–read our September e-newsletter! – Learn about research leadership changes – See how CNTR is raising the bar on research quality – Register to attend the third DFI conference virtually Read the newsletter. Facebook Twitter Google+ Print Friendly Gmail
3 trauma quality projects from the 2025 Distinguished TCRN – Trauma System News
The winner of the 2025 Distinguished TCRN Award is Kristi Bonny, BSN, RN, CPHQ, TCRN, EMT-P, trauma clinician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a Level II trauma center in Plano, Texas. This annual award is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) to a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse who demonstrates exceptional […]
ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado – Trauma System News
“Trauma Survey Notebook” is a new article series that will take a close look at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) review process from the perspective of trauma program leaders who have recently undergone a site visit. The goals of this series are to identify the specific issues that review teams are focusing on, highlight […]
7 questions trauma nurses should ask when transporting a patient to a higher level of care – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. The need to transport patients to a higher level of care is common, especially in the setting of traumatic injury. A 10-year retrospective study of transfers in Pennsylvania found […]
Leveraging “Case Review vs. Aggregate Review” for More Efficient Loop Closure – Trauma System News
Many trauma programs struggle with the high volume of cases that need to go through the performance improvement (PI) process. In these centers, program leaders often worry that they making unacceptable trade-offs between quality and quantity. This webinar takes a close look at a key concept in trauma PI that can help program leadership teams […]
4 complications of brain injury that trauma nurses must identify quickly – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. In the U.S., more than 200,000 people were hospitalized due to TBI in 2020, and […]