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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 is observing several prevention topics in October

This month includes Fire Prevention Month, Pedestrian Safety Month, and National School Bus Safety Week

MDCOT would like to recognize Fire Prevention Month which raises fire safety awareness and helps protect homes and families. Installing reliable detection and being proactive is important to help keep your loved ones safe from a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) emergency.

Almost 3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms (NFPA)
Carbon monoxide is a leading cause of accidental poisoning in the US (CDC)
Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of cooking fires (NFPA)
A fire department responds to a fire every 24 seconds in America (NFPA)

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Pedestrian Safety Month brings awareness in October and focuses on reducing pedestrian injuries and fatalities through education, outreach, and community engagement. Every day, millions of Americans walk — whether to school, work, a grocery store, or the bus stop. When it comes to keeping pedestrians safe, everyone has a responsibility — pedestrians, drivers, and all those who use our roads.

National School Bus Safety Week (October 19-23) is held each year during the third full week of October and brings together school transportation professionals, students, families, educators, motorists, and communities nationwide to reinforce one shared priority: keeping students safe on and around the school bus. This year’s theme is Safe Rides, Everyday Heroes.

Teach your children school bus safety rules and practice with them:

Go to the bus stop with your child to teach them the proper way to get on and off the bus
Teach your children to stand 6 feet (or three giant steps) away from the curb
If your child must cross the street in front of the bus, teach him or her to walk on the side of the road until they are 10 feet ahead of the bus; your child and the bus driver should always be able to see each other

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Just like learning CPR, knowing how to control bleeding can save lives. With simple techniques using your hands, dressings, or tourniquets, you can stop uncontrolled bleeding and prevent tragedy. We’re thrilled to bring this life-saving training to our community-empowering you to be the difference when every second counts!

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Crafted with Care

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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