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Bringing Policymakers to the Frontlines of Trauma Care

The ACS COT is launching a national campaign—Where Seconds Matter—to build stronger relationships with members of Congress through visits to our local trauma centers during the August recess. We will showcase the critical role trauma centers play, share our challenges, and advocate for policies that strengthen trauma care for all. Work with your COT State Chair to showcase your trauma center.

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Bringing Policymakers to the Frontlines of Trauma Care
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Join Mission to Enhance Combat Casualty Care Readiness through New ACS Portal

The new Bridging Forces portal is designed to help build lasting military-civilian partnerships.
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Trauma Systems

RMOCCs Promote Readiness for Daily Trauma Care and Mass Casualty Incidents

The goal of Regional Medical Operations Coordinating Centers (RMOCCs) is to save as many lives as possible during mass casualty events by integrating local and regional emergency management, public health, and trauma services. Read more in JACS about the role of RMOCCs in the creation a national trauma system.

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RMOCCs Promote Readiness for Daily Trauma Care and Mass Casualty Incidents

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California Prehospital Blood Program Is Already Saving Lives
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California Prehospital Blood Program Is Already Saving Lives

Learn how a regional fire department overcame logistical challenges to launch a prehospital blood program.

Surgeons Rethink Abdominal Trauma Playbook
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Surgeons Rethink Abdominal Trauma Playbook

Discover how nonoperative management of blunt abdominal trauma has become a standard of care for hemodynamically stable patients.
All Surgeons Can Help Advance a National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System
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All Surgeons Can Help Advance a National Trauma and Emergency Preparedness System

NTEPS 2.0 was updated and approved by the ACS Board of Regents in February 2025, and features a plan for developing a national trauma system.

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TQIP Annual Conference
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TQIP Annual Conference

Mark your calendars to save the date for the 2025 TQIP Annual Conference, November 8–10, in Chicago, IL.
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Quality and Safety Conference

Register today for the 20th anniversary of the ACS Quality and Safety Conference—celebrating progress, innovation, and the future of surgical care.
Clinical Congress 2025
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Clinical Congress 2025

Join us October 4–7 for education, networking, and the latest surgical innovation at Clinical Congress 2025 in Chicago. Register today!

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Contact the professional staff partners at the ACS dedicated to the prevention of injury and improving outcomes.

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Our Central Committee

The ACS COT aims to develop and implement programs that support injury prevention and ensure optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

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Our Regional Committees

Browse the leaders for each of the 17 regional trauma committees in North America and around the world.

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STOP THE BLEED®

Make our nation more resilient by better preparing the public to control serious bleeding.  Learn more about our courses, materials, and how you can get involved.

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If you have questions or comments for Trauma Programs staff, contact us today.