The American Trauma Society is pleased to present a Trauma Registrar Professional Webinar 

"Navigating the 2026 NTDS Updates: What Every Trauma Professional Needs to Know”

December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm Eastern

Join the American Trauma Society, with trauma industry experts, for a comprehensive overview of the latest National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) 2026 National Trauma Data Standards (NTDS) data dictionary changes. This session will break down key updates, highlight implications for trauma centers and registries, and provide practical strategies for adapting workflows to ensure compliance, data accuracy, and performance improvement.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand Key Changes: Identify and explain the major updates in the 2026 NTDS compared to 2025.
2. Prepare for Implementation: Recognize how these changes affect registry data entry, coding, and reporting to stay compliant with national standards.
3. Adopt Best Practices: Learn strategies to adjust registry processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
4. Collaborate and Problem-Solve: Discuss challenges and solutions related to the 2026 NTDS updates with peers, fostering a collaborative approach.

Presenters:
Garrett D. Hall, MS, BSN, RN, CSTR, CAISS - State of Hawaii Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Branch, Acting State EMS Chief and State Trauma Program Manager

Logan Balon, CPC, CSTR, CAISS - Senior Trauma Registrar, The Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

Kimberly R. McLaughlin, BS, CAISS, CSTR; Business Operations Specialist, University of Nebraska Medical Center; Trauma Data Analyst, Mercy Hospital St. Louis; Trauma Coder, St. Louis Children's Hospital

Kimberley Faten, BSHM, CSTR, CAISS; Senior Trauma Quality Specialist, Antelope Valley Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Free for ATS members and non-members