On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, the ATS will host its fifth annual Trauma Registry Professionals Day. We recognize that Trauma Registrars are vital to providing care, key members of the trauma team as well as the advancement of the trauma registry profession. As the leader in trauma registry, 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 Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals Day promotions and events should be conducted per guidelines from local, state, and federal authorities.

Trauma Registry 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 the team at the ATS, thank you! 

Join us to celebrate National Trauma Registry Professionals Day on May 3, 2023, by:

1. Sharing an appreciation post & photo on social media using the hashtag #thisistraumaregistry for you or your fellow Trauma Registry Professionals. You can download our #thisistraumaregistry sign here to share your appreciation or 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 Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals are vital to your hospital or trauma team, think about a time you felt inspired by a Trauma Registry Professional on your team, or consider what you might say if you had a chance to thank a Trauma Registry Professional for their work. We love to see Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals Day Post" in the subject line. We will be sure to share your post on May 3rd. 

2. Sharing your why and how your trauma center has impacted patient care! Passion is the fuel that drives us forward, and the ATS wants to learn what fuels your love of trauma registry! Similar to above, share your why and an example of how you and your trauma center have used the registry and data to directly impact patient care on social media using the #thisistraumaregistry or drop us an email! We will be sure to feature your post on National Trauma Registry 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 "TraumaRegistryProfessionalDay2023" on May 3, 2023 for a $35 membership. This membership discount is only available to new members of the ATS who register and pay on May 3, 2022.

4. Participating in ATS Trauma Registrar & Data Analyst Group on ATSConnect. We will enter everyone who posts something related to trauma registry in the ATS Trauma Registrar & Data Analyst group on May 3, 2023 in a drawing to win a free year of membership and select one winner! See the contest rules here.

5. Don't miss our FREE webinar on May 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET - "The Data Says WHAT?!?". Have you ever received a report or run a report only to find that the results were flawed? Incorrect because of data entry practices? Join our experts for a discussion of ‘real life’ examples of how data quality went off the rails. And most importantly, how to get it back on track. Be sure to join us all month long for National Trauma Awareness Month (NTAM) webinars, free for members and for non-members. Learn more here.

6. Join us for a virtual interactive lunchtime BINGO! While we cannot be together is the same physical space to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Trauma Registry Professionals, we can certainly celebrate and enjoy a good laugh! Be sure to register online here. We look forward to seeing you on May 3, 2023 at 12:00pm ET for fun, laughs, and prizes!

7. Participate in our first ever, Trauma’s Unique Leaders and Innovating Professionals (TULIP) Awards, nominate a colleague or friend. Submission deadline is June 5, 2023. Learn more here. 

Trauma Program Managers, Other Health Care Professionals,
and Family and Friends of Trauma Registry Professionals...

On May 3, 2023, we ask you to join us in showering your Trauma Registry Professionals with appreciation. To partner with the ATS on National Trauma Registry Professionals Day, we are asking that you:

Share an appreciation post & photo on social media using the hashtag #thisistraumaregistry. You can download our #thisistraumaregistry sign here to share your appreciation, share a staff photo, or share a post for each Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals are vital to your hospital or trauma team, think about a time you felt inspired by a Trauma Registry Professional on your team, or consider what you might say if you had a chance to thank a Trauma Registry Professional for their work. We love to see Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals Day post" in the subject line. We will be sure to share your post on May 3rd. 

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 Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry 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 Trauma Registry Professionals lunch. 

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 Trauma Registry 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!

8. Participate in our first ever, Trauma’s Unique Leaders and Innovating Professionals (TULIP) Awards, consider nominating a colleague. Submission deadline is June 5, 2023. Learn more here.