History of the ATS |
Since our founding in 1968, the ATS has led the fight for nationwide quality trauma care. Our foundational goals remain the same today: to prevent injury and trauma; and when trauma does occur, to ensure that the injured victim is cared for by the ‘right people, in the right place, at the right time.’ This means that the nation must have trauma systems to prevent injury and properly manage the care of the trauma victim.
The ATS has established close working relationships with our federal partners at the U.S. Department of Transportation - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as strong working relationships with other industry-related professional organizations. Together we work to develop resources to maintain and enhance trauma systems and for the establishment and enhancement of injury prevention programs. For example, the ATS and its chapters worked to promote the establishment of 911 systems in many cities throughout the U.S..
![]() In 1988, the ATS and Congress established May as National Trauma Awareness Month (NTAM). Now in its 30th year, NTAM continues to provide themed prevention programs and education for all ages. Through this campaign, the ATS was the first organization to advocate for the prevention of “Red Light Running”. Subsequent years have highlighted the risks of falls, distracted driving, drunk driving, sports injuries and many other important injury prevention topics.
In 2005, the ATS expanded its work to look at the needs of trauma survivors. After significant research and the establishment of an advisory committee, the ATS formed the National Trauma Survivors Network (TSN). This program is designed to advise and support trauma patients and families as they rebuild their lives after a traumatic injury. To date, the TSN program is in over 70 centers around the U.S.
Today, the American Trauma Society is a 501c3 organization with over 1700 individual, and institutional members, representing all 50 United States, and several countries. It continues as the public-face of trauma, educating lawmakers, providers and the community to ensure optimal care for victims of trauma from point of injury throughout the continuum of rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
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ATS Trauma Program Manager Course - New Orleans, LA
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