GSH Critical Care Trauma Simulations 2026: Sep 8
This course is specifically for GSH critical care RNs to meet part of the required annual trauma education. These simulations will focus on neurovascular assessments for early recognition of compartment syndrome and in the safe, standardized execution of the Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP). This activity is designed to reinforce evidence-based assessment skills and standardized trauma responses to ensure timely intervention, optimize patient outcomes, and reduce preventable harm.
This conference is being held in person. This site is for credit claiming only.
NOTE: Please note this activity will be presented 9:00am – 11:00am CST / 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Target Audience
This course is intended for nurses.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, learners should be able to:
- Identify patients at risk for massive hemorrhage who may require activation of the Massive Transfusion Protocol (MTP).
- Safely administer blood products and medications in accordance with MTP guidelines.
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and closed-loop communication among interprofessional team members during the management of a massive hemorrhage and MTP event.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive neurovascular assessment for a patient at risk for compartment syndrome.
- Demonstrate timely assessment, escalation of care, and implementation of appropriate interventions for a patient experiencing compartment syndrome.
Course summary
- 2.25 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 2.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 2.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
AGENDA
Time | Trauma Simulations |
15 minutes | Intro & Pre-Briefing for 1st Simulation Simulation Educator or SME
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45 Minutes | Compartment Syndrome Simulation Learners
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15 Minutes | Debriefing and Small Group Discussion Simulation Educator and SMEs |
5 Minute | Pre-Briefing for 2nd Simulation Simulation Educator or SME
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45 Minutes | Massive Transfusion Protocol Simulation Learners |
15 Minutes | Debriefing and Small Group Discussion Simulation Educator and SMEs
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10 Minutes | Evaluation |
Faculty
- Emily Hendler MSN, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC Nursing Professional Development Specialist
- Ashley Enk MSN, RN Inpatient Registered Nurse
- Dawn Burke MSN, RN, CCRN Assistant Clinical Manager
- Rachel Warren BSN, CCRN Inpatient Registered Nurse
Disclosure
The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health 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.
Use this statement if joint providership:
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Advocate Health and ______. Advocate Health 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.
Credit Statement(s)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.25 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum 0.00 hours of CPE credit for (pharmacists and pharmacy technicians). CPE credit can be claimed on the AAH CE platform within 60 days of activity completion and information will be provided to CPE Monitor. Participants should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Pharmacy UAN:
Pharmacy Technician UAN:
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Advocate Health is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. Social workers completing this course receive 0.00 ethics, clinical, cultural competence, and/or general continuing education credits.
American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
American Dental Association (ADA)
Advocate Health is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org. Advocate Health designates this activity for 0.00 continuing education credits. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider, or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
ABIM MOC
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.00 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Board Recognition Statement(s)
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
If NOT offering Self-Assessment credit, the following Recognition Statement should be used:
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
If offering Self-Assessment credit (Accredited CME with Evaluation and Feedback), the following Recognition Statement should be used:
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME and Self-Assessment requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Additional Credits
The credits listed below are NOT accredited through the CE Learning Platform. For questions about these external credits, please contact --------------------
Available Credit
- 2.25 AttendanceAttendance Credit
- 2.25 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)Aurora Health Care is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. 2.25 contact hours have been awarded to this activity by the Wisconsin Nursing Association. To receive contact hours, participants must attend the entire activity.
Price
How to Register
Click “Take Course” to claim credit for this program.
This site is for credit claiming only.
Participation Options
This course is available to Advocate Health providers (employed and independent) and team members only.
For Further Information
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Emily Hendler at [email protected]
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the IPCE Office at [email protected]
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