OPTIMAL
The Optimal Trauma Center Organization & Management Course (OPTIMAL) is a comprehensive program led by experienced physicians and nurses, specifically aimed at enhancing the overall system of care within trauma centers and ultimately improving patient outcomes. Whether you are part of a verified, established trauma center or a hospital in the process of seeking designation, this course is tailored to equip participants with the necessary tools to develop effective strategies, processes, and operational frameworks that align with the unique needs of their specific environments.
Throughout the course, participants will engage in in-depth discussions and practical exercises designed to foster collaboration and innovation in trauma care management. The curriculum covers critical topics such as organizational structure, resource allocation, quality improvement initiatives, and the integration of evidence-based practices into everyday operations. By focusing on these areas, the course aims to empower trauma medical directors, trauma program managers, coordinators, and administrators with the knowledge and skills to drive excellence within their institutions.
The course is particularly recommended for those in leadership roles who are seeking to enhance their trauma center’s capabilities and improve care delivery to trauma patients. Participants will have the opportunity to network with peers, share best practices, and gain insights from seasoned professionals in the field.
If you, your institution, or your professional organization are interested in hosting the STN for this valuable course—whether in conjunction with your next conference or symposium, or as a standalone offering—please reach out to Parker Allen at STN Headquarters. The STN team is eager to collaborate and help enhance trauma care education and management within your organization.
Upcoming OPTIMAL Courses
Please use the table below to search for any upcoming courses.
Date | Time | Location | Format | Instructors | Register |
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08/10/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
AdventHealth Manchester
210 Marie Langdon Drive Manchester, Kentucky 40962 |
Live/In Person
|
Betsy Seislove, MSN, RN
Melonie Frasure, MSN, RN | Register |
08/14/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
ARH Advanced Care
260 Hospital Drive South Williamson, Kentucky 41503 |
Live/In Person
|
Linda Reinhart, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, TCRN
Amy Krichten, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN | Register |
07/11/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
ARH Our Lady of the Way Hospital
11203 Main Street Martin, Kentucky 41649 |
Live/In Person
|
Maria McMahon, MSN, RN, PNP-PC/AC, TCRN
Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC | Register |
10/09/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Corbin
One Trillium Way Corbin, Kentucky 40701 |
Live/In Person
|
Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT
Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN | Register |
09/11/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Deaconess
900 Hospital Drive Madisonville, Kentucky 42431-1694 |
Live/In Person
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Joan Pirrung, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
Julie Nash, MSN, RN | Register |
09/23/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Hardin
913 N. Dixie Avenue Elizabethtown, Kentucky 42701 |
Live/In Person
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Kathi Ayers, MSN, FNP, RN
Karen Doyle, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC | Register |
10/08/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health La Grange
1025 New Moody Lane La Grange, Kentucky 40031 |
Virtual
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Melissa A. Harte, MS, RN
Elizabeth Seislove, MSN, RN, CCRN | Register |
11/06/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Lexington
1740 Nicholasville Road Lexington, Kentucky 40503 |
Live/In Person
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Susan Cox, MSN, RN, CEN
Deborah Harkins, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN | Register |
11/20/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Louisville
4000 Kresge Way Louisville, Kentucky 40207 |
Live/In Person
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Amy Koestner, MSN, RN
Marla Vanore, MHA, RN | Register |
11/28/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health
2501 Kentucky Avenue Paducah, Kentucky 42003 |
Virtual
|
Judy Mikhail, MSN, MBA, RN
Mary Kate Fitzpatrick, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, ACNP-BC, FAAN | Register |
10/18/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Rehabilitation Hospital
11800 Bluegrass Parkway Louisville, Kentucky 40299 |
Virtual
|
Heidi A. Hotz, RN
Kathleen D. Martin, MSN, RN, CCRN | Register |
08/29/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Baptist Health Richmond
P O Box 1600 Richmond, Kentucky 40476-2603 |
Live/In Person
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Connie Mattice, MS, RN-C, CCRN, ANP
Jorie Klein, RN | Register |
12/18/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Barbourville ARH Hospital
80 Hospital Drive Barbourville, Kentucky 40906 |
Live/In Person
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Eileen Whalen, MHA, RN, BSN
Peggy Hollingsworth-Fridlund, RN, BSN | Register |
12/23/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Bellefonte Hospital
125 South Main Cross Street Louisa, Kentucky 41230 |
Live/In Person
|
Alice Gervasini, PhD, RN
Connie Jastremski, MBA, RN | Register |
12/11/2024
|
12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Bluegrass Community Hospital
360 Amsden Avenue Versailles, Kentucky 40383 |
Virtual
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Linda Reinhart, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, TCRN
Amy Krichten, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN | Register |
08/10/2024
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Bourbon Community Hospital
#9 Linville Drive Paris, Kentucky 40361 |
Live/In Person
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Maria McMahon, MSN, RN, PNP-PC/AC, TCRN
Sarah Mattocks, MSN, FNP-C, TCRN, NE-BC | Register |
01/15/2025
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Breckinridge Memorial Hospital
1011 Old Highway 60 Hardinsburg, Kentucky 40143-2597 |
Live/In Person
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Sean Elwell, MSN, RN, NE-BC, TCRN, EMT
Cindy Blank-Reid, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN | Register |
01/23/2025
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Caldwell Medical Center
100 Medical Center Drive Princeton, Kentucky 42445 |
Live/In Person
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Joan Pirrung, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
Julie Nash, MSN, RN | Register |
01/24/2025
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12:00pm - 5:00pm
(Mountain) |
Carroll County Memorial Hospital
309 11th Street Carrollton, Kentucky 41008 |
Virtual
|
Kathi Ayers, MSN, FNP, RN
Karen Doyle, MBA, MS, RN, NEA-BC | Register |