Welcome to the Maryland Committee on Trauma
As the Maryland chapter of the American College of Surgeons, the MDCOT is dedicated to supporting injury prevention and ensuring optimal patient outcomes across all trauma centers in Maryland. Our mission encompasses advocacy, education, the creation of best practices, and continuous quality improvement. Together with ACS, we are committee to advancing the standards of trauma care and enhancing the health and safety of our communities.
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MDCOT recognizes the honoring of trauma, nurses, EMS, and prevention observances during the month of May!
- Trauma Registry Professionals Day which honors those who collect and analyze trauma data to inform prevention strategies.
- Injury & Violence Prevention Professionals Day which recognizes experts working to reduce injuries and violence in communities.
- National Trauma Survivors Day which celebrates the resilience and strength of individuals who have experienced trauma and are working toward recovery.
- Sunday, May 17: Health, Wellness, and Resilience Day
- Monday, May 18: EMS Education Day
- Tuesday, May 19: EMS Safety Day
- Wednesday, May 20: EMS for Children Day
- Thursday, May 21: Save-A-Life Day (CPR & National Stop the Bleed Day)
- Friday, May 22: EMS Recognition Day
- Saturday, May 23: EMS Remembrance Day
National Nurses’ Week runs Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12 – beginning with National Nurses’ Day and concluding on Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The MDCOT celebrates the dedication and contributions of nurses during a week that breaks from the traditional work week is appropriate, This serves as a reminder of the often-unconventional hours and the unexpected places where nurses impact outcomes. In clinics, schools, hospitals, and trauma centers, nurses provide highly skilled knowledge, comfort, and care to their patients. Our nurses are only appreciated and celebrated during National Nurses Week but throughout the year.
During National Stop the Bleed Month this May, the MDCOT and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) are raising awareness about the critical need for bleeding control education and empowering the public with life-saving skills. National Stop the Bleed Day is also recognized on May 22, the Thursday of National EMS Week each year. Stop the Bleed teaches three easy techniques—apply pressure, pack the wound, and use a tourniquet—to stop bleeding effectively. Since its launch, the ACS Stop the Bleed program has trained nearly 5 million people worldwide, making it the global leader in bleeding control education.
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Whether you are a surgeon looking to enhance your skills, a nurse seeking to advance your ATCN expertise, or a member of the public interested in education, the Maryland Committee on Trauma is committed to providing the resources you need. With our renowned classes and expert team, we aim to be your go-to destination for education and trauma care in the state of Maryland.
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