With the COVID-19 pandemic on the rise, many are deciding whether to host their yearly Thanksgiving gathering with friends and family or to host a small Thanksgiving gathering with just the people they live with. To keep yourself and your family safe this Thanksgiving: remember to wear a mask correctly, stay 6-feet apart from those … Continued

Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to U.S. children 1-18 years old?  Every day, 20 children needlessly die from preventable injuries – resulting in more deaths than all other diseases combined. The good news is that many of these injuries are preventable with the use of safety practices, … Continued

Meritus Health presents their Trauma Update Fall 2020, virtually! The Trauma Update offers comprehensive presentations in the trauma care continuum, examining diverse subjects from evidence based practice and innovative advances in the care of injured patients. Four (4) CMEs may be claimed by registered nurses and physicians.  Date: Tuesday, December 1st, 2020 from 8:00am - … Continued

The American College of Surgeons and the Maryland Committee on Trauma proudly presents a virtual opportunity to explore current topics by renowned experts in trauma and palliative care. The Virtual 39th Annual American College of Surgeons Point Counterpoint Conference is sponsored by Point Counterpoint. Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020, 1pm - 4pm Location: Virtual Cost: … Continued

Want to prevent 90% of all eye injuries? All you have to do is wear protective eye wear. Whether at work or at home, wear eye protection for any activity involving or with the possibility of: Hazardous chemicals/fluids/substances Debris or particles Projectiles Blunt trauma Sport related injury Protective eye wear for most activities should have "ANSI … Continued

Halloween is a special time of the year, a favorite holiday for many, especially our kids. Halloween marks the time of year when the weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, days are getting shorter and the candy ... lots and lots of candy. Maryland TraumaNet wants to help you have a fun … Continued

Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held in October, unites advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, goes beyond physical assaults; it includes emotional, financial, sexual and medical abuse. An abusive partner uses isolation, threats, intimidation, and violence to control their partner. Barriers, such as … Continued

If you have kids then you know – accidents happen. And while falling down is a part of growing up, unintentional falls are also the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in children in the United States. Falls can also occasionally lead to more serious long-term consequences, disability and even death. “Falls are the cause of … Continued

The first day of Autumn is nationally recognized as Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Fall prevention is very important to me.  March 2010, I lost my 63 year old father, who was on a blood thinner, to a preventable fall.  This is a serious issue in the aging community, as it is the leading cause of … Continued

Falls in the hospital have clinical, financial, and reputational implications. Falls are one of the most commonly reported adverse events in the hospital.1 Falls with serious injuries are consistently among the Top 10 sentinel events reported to the Joint Commission. Ten to thirty percent of falls result in serious injuries such as fractures, lacerations, or … Continued