June 2026 is Performance Improvement Month at Trauma System News, and we kicked it off on June 2 with a Trauma Learning Break featuring two experts on trauma quality and PI.
In the first half of this session, Wendy Erickson of KJ Trauma Consulting presented “Optimizing Trauma Registry Data for Trauma PI”. During this 30-minute sponsored workshop, Wendy:
- Explains methods for establishing a baseline of strong trauma data quality
- Shows how to apply structured methods for ensuring accurate identification of root causes, not just symptoms
- Describes how to implement continuous monitoring and feedback loops, promoting a culture of data integrity and transparency
- Identifies methods for utilizing the trauma registry to support all aspects of PI and event resolution
Then, during our second half, trauma PI expert Kathleen Martin answered attendees’ questions on trauma quality and patient safety. Kathleen shares her thoughts and guidance on:
- Demonstrating effective PI to trauma surveyors
- When to review PI issues in aggregate
- How in-depth your tertiary review minutes should be
- Demonstrating loop closure for rare events
- Plus top tips for TPMs and new PI nurses
Click below to view the webinar recording on demand and download the presentation materials:
[Presentation] “Optimizing the Trauma Registry for PI”
[Presentation] Preview of the Virtual Summit on Trauma Performance Improvement
This one-hour Trauma Learning Break is designed for anyone who shares responsibility for trauma quality and patient safety — trauma program managers, trauma medical directors, trauma PI coordinators, trauma data professionals, trauma researchers and more.
Presenters
Wendy Erickson
Trauma PI Specialist
KJ Trauma Consulting, LLC
Wendy Erickson, RN, MSN, CCRN, CSTR, TCRN, CAISS is a highly accomplished trauma care professional with over 20 years of experience in nursing and trauma program leadership. She has served in key roles such as trauma nurse coordinator and trauma program manager at trauma centers varying in levels from IV to I. Wendy is currently the acting president of the Colorado Trauma Network, and she has held leadership positions in the State of Colorado, including co-chair of the State Trauma Advisory Council. When she is not dedicating her time to advancing trauma care, Wendy is at home in Colorado with her husband, two teenagers and multiple animals.
Kathleen Martin
Trauma System Consultant
Kathleen Martin, MSN, RN is a trauma system consultant who develops trauma centers and trauma systems globally. Previously, she served as senior director of trauma services at UCHealth (Colorado), where she had responsibility for four trauma centers. She has also served as trauma nurse director at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany (the first ACS-verified trauma center outside the U.S.) and as trauma program manager at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Kathleen served on the board of directors of the American Trauma Society (ATS) for nine years, is a member of the ATS Nurse Leadership Council and teaches the ATS Trauma Program Management Course. She served for 19 years as a board member of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) and was the 2000-2001 STN President. Kathleen was also Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Trauma Nursing. In addition, she was a charter developer of the TOPIC course and has developed a number of far-reaching trauma PI processes. As a consultant, Kathleen has mentored trauma professionals nationally and internationally and has presented trauma education to colleagues in Europe, the Middle East, South America and Australasia.