On Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the ATS will host its third annual Injury Prevention Professionals Day. We recognize that Injury Prevention Professionals are vital to providing care and the advancement of injury prevention, and serve as key members of the trauma team. The ATS understands the value of the work our professionals perform day in and day out. We ask you to join us in a show of appreciation and support for your Injury Prevention Professionals and the members of our team throughout the nation.

The ATS reminds our members that with the current COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is strongly encouraged.  National Injury Prevention Professionals Day promotions and events should be conducted per guidelines from local, state, and federal authorities.

Injury Prevention Professionals...

We understand your work is vital to providing care for the injured as part of the trauma team and it directly contributes to injury prevention programs. We know the work is not always easy and it requires a great deal of care, compassion, expertise and skill.  From all of us at the ATS, thank you! 

Join us to celebrate National Injury Prevention Professionals Day on May 10, 2023, by:

1. Sharing an appreciation post & photo on social media using the hashtag #thisisinjuryprevention for you or your fellow Injury Prevention Professionals. Be sure to use our Virtual Photo Booth, its a fun way to take your photos! Be sure to share a staff photo, or share a post for each Injury Prevention Professional on your team; the more the merrier! The ATS will then share your post to our page to spread the appreciation! If you are not sure what to share, consider why Injury Prevention Professionals are vital to your hospital or trauma team, think about a time you felt inspired by a Injury Prevention Professional on your team, or consider what you might say if you had a chance to thank a Injury Prevention Professional for their work. We love to see Injury Prevention Professionals hard at work so don’t forget to include a photo, if possible.

Don’t have access to social media? We’ve got you covered! Simply send your message and photo to education@amtrauma.org with the "National Injury Prevention Professionals Day Post" in the subject line. We will be sure to share your post on May 10th. 

2. Sharing your why! Passion is the fuel that drives us forward, and the ATS wants to learn what fuels your love of injury prevention! Similar to above, share your why on social media using the #thisisinjuryprevention or drop us an email! We will be sure to feature your post on National Injury Prevention Professionals Day! 

3. Joining the ATS! If you have not been a member of the ATS now is the time to try it out. Use the code "IPProfessionalDay2023" on May 10, 2023 for a discounted membership of $35. This membership discount is only available to new members of the ATS who register and pay on May 10, 2023.

4. To sweeten the deal, we will offer one year of free membership to one lucky person who participates in the ATS Injury Prevention Professionals' Community on ATSConnect. We will enter everyone who posts something related to injury and violence prevention in ATS Injury Prevention Professionals' Community group on May 10, 2023 in a drawing to win a free year of membership and select one winner! See the contest rules here.

5. Join us for interactive lunchtime Trivia! While we cannot be together is the same physical space to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Injury Prevention Professionals, we can certainly celebrate and enjoy a good laugh! Be sure to register online here. We look forward to seeing you on May 10, 2023 at 12:00pm ET for fun, laughs, and prizes!

Trauma Program Managers, Other Health Care Professionals, and 

Family and Friends of Injury Prevention Professionals...

On May 10, 2023, we ask you to join us in showering your Injury Prevention Professionals with appreciation. To partner with the ATS on National Injury Prevention Professionals Day, we are asking that you:

Share an appreciation post & photo on social media using the hashtag #thisisinjuryprevention. You can download our #thisisinjuryprevention sign here to share your appreciation, share a staff photo, or share a post for each Injury Prevention Professional on your team; the more the merrier! The ATS will then share the post to our page to spread the appreciation! If you are not sure what to share, consider why Injury Prevention Professionals are vital to your hospital or trauma team, think about a time you felt inspired by a Injury Prevention Professional on your team, or consider what you might say if you had a chance to thank a Injury Prevention Professional for their work. We love to see Injury Prevention Professionals hard at work so don’t forget to include a photo, if possible.

Don’t have access to social media? We’ve got you covered! Simply send your message and photo to education@amtrauma.org with the "National Injury Prevention Professionals Day post" in the subject line. We will be sure to share your post on May 10th. 

While we may not be able to celebrate in a traditional manner just yet, the ATS has developed a list of fun ways to say thank you from a distance! Consider showering your Injury Prevention Professionals with appreciation by using any of the ideas below!

1. Download and send our Certificate of Appreciation to your staff; it's a fun way to recognize your Injury Prevention Professionals and their hard work.

2. If allowed, consider hosting a staff potluck or a celebration with cake and ice cream, another great way to say thank you if  COVID-19 pandemic regulations limit your ability to convene in person is by sending your Injury Prevention Professionals lunch, a wellness kit, a collection of their favorite snacks/treats, etc.

3. Never underestimate the power of a handwritten note! A personalized thank you note goes along way! You can always add a small gift card or  special treat inside. 

4. Consider sending your Injury Prevention Professionals flowers, a beautiful bouquet with a pop of color is a great way to say thank you!

5. Everyone loves to show their hospital pride! If you can order logo-wear or your department has extra, send something their way!

6. Host a virtual afternoon coffee break or cocktail hour! This is a great way to bring the team together, share your appreciation, and connect as a staff!

7. Work with hospital administrators, trauma department staff, etc. to create a thank you photo collage and share it on social media!