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ARIZONA TRAUMA ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 260380437 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE E03 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.arizonatrauma.org
revenue
$212K
expenses
$158K
net assets
$176K
employees
0
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE TO INJURED PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARIZONA BY SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OF TRAUMA CENTERS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Professional association dedicated to advancing trauma care through education, training, and knowledge sharing among healthcare providers. Focuses on clinical topics including abdominal, pediatric, and penetrating trauma, as well as resuscitation, damage control, and critical care. Serves trauma professionals primarily in Arizona with resources including video lectures and case presentations.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $28K
    PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE TO INJURED PATIENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ARIZONA BY SUPPORTING COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES OF TRAUMA CENTERS IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.
named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Continuing Medical Education
Provides CME content through video presentations on clinical guidelines, case reviews, and advances in trauma and acute care surgery
Video Lecture Archive
Library of recorded educational sessions on trauma care topics including abdominal injury, pediatric trauma, resuscitation, and damage control surgery
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Trauma Care Education & Data Standards Training 13 activities
    • Advanced Practice Provider Workshop
      Hosts an annual workshop offering education on advancements, trends, and practices in trauma management tailored for advanced practice providers.
    • Advocating for Trauma System Standards
      Advocates for trauma system standards, such as the Arizona Department of Health Services mandating the use of AAAM’s AIS-2015 for the state’s trauma database.
    • Facilitating Statewide Trauma Rounds
      Facilitates participation in Quarterly Statewide Trauma Rounds.
    • Facilitating Statewide Trauma Rounds
      Facilitates participation in Quarterly Statewide Trauma Rounds, providing ongoing educational opportunities for trauma professionals.
    • Facilitating Statewide Trauma Rounds
      Facilitates participation in Quarterly Statewide Trauma Rounds, providing a platform for ongoing education and discussion among trauma professionals.
    • Hosting Advanced Practice Provider Workshops
      Hosts workshops specifically for Advanced Practice Providers, focusing on advancements, trends, and practices in trauma management.
    • Providing Trauma Registrar Training
      Sponsored a Trauma Registrar Course on AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) and Injury Scaling between 2019 and 2021, aligning with state mandates for trauma database input.
    • Providing Trauma Registrar Training
      Sponsored a Trauma Registrar Course on AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) and Injury Scaling between 2019 and 2021, in line with the Arizona Department of Health Services mandate for using AIS-2015.
    • Specialized trauma education sessions and workshops
      Offers specialized educational sessions including a 2019 "Rapid Fire Session" on trauma topics, presentations on pediatric trauma guidelines, simulation training advances, and military-civilian partnerships in trauma care.
    • Sponsoring Trauma Registrar Courses
      Sponsored a Trauma Registrar Course on AIS and Injury Scaling between 2019 and 2021.
    • Statewide trauma education and collaboration initiatives
      Facilitates participation in Quarterly Statewide Trauma Rounds and other statewide prevention and advocacy activities to promote collaboration among trauma care providers across Arizona.
    • Trauma advocacy and policy engagement
      Engages in trauma advocacy through lectures such as the ACS Spotlight Lecture on "The Art and Science of Trauma Advocacy" and supports state-level policy implementation, such as the mandated use of AAAM’s AIS-2015 for trauma data reporting.
    • Trauma registrar and injury coding training
      Sponsored a Trauma Registrar Course on AIS (Abbreviated Injury Scale) and injury scaling between 2019 and 2021 to improve data standardization in trauma care.
  • EMS Protocol & Resource Development 5 activities
    • Continuing education and accreditation compliance
      Plans and delivers continuing medical education programs in accordance with ACCME accreditation requirements, offering CME credits to paramedics, EMS personnel, and other healthcare professionals.
    • Offering Continuing Medical Education (CME)
      Plans and implements activities in accordance with ACCME accreditation requirements to offer continuing medical education for paramedics, EMS personnel, and other medical professionals.
    • Providing Continuing Medical Education
      Offers continuing medical education for paramedics and EMS personnel, planning and implementing activities in accordance with ACCME accreditation requirements.
    • Providing Continuing Medical Education
      Offers continuing medical education for paramedics and EMS personnel, and plans activities in accordance with ACCME accreditation requirements.
    • Publishing the Trauma Quarterly Newsletter
      Publishes a quarterly educational newsletter to its members, covering various topics related to trauma care.
  • Research Competition & Award Programs 4 activities
    • Facilitating Academic Sessions and Competitions
      Hosts abstract submission programs for posters and formal presentations, including the Daniel M. Caruso Academic Session at STACS, which features Resident/Fellow and Best Practice Competitions with monetary awards.
    • Facilitating Academic Sessions and Competitions
      Hosts an abstract submission program for posters and presentations, including the Daniel M. Caruso Academic Session at STACS, with recognition and prizes for top submissions in Resident/Fellow and Best Practice Competitions.
    • Facilitating Academic Sessions and Competitions
      Hosts an abstract submission program for posters and formal presentations, including the Daniel M. Caruso Academic Session at STACS, which features Resident/Fellow and Best Practice Competitions with awards for top submissions.
    • Trauma education through abstract presentations and academic competitions
      Hosts an abstract submission program for posters and formal presentations at STACS, showcases accepted abstracts online via PDFs and pre-recorded videos, and awards cash prizes ($175–$375) for top submissions in Resident/Fellow and Best Practice Competitions. Also hosts the Daniel M. Caruso Academic Session to highlight research and best practices.
  • Themed Community Fundraising Events 4 activities
    • Hosting the Tackle Trauma 5K Run/Walk
      Organizes an annual 5K run/walk event to support trauma education and awareness, engaging volunteers and honoring emergency medical responders.
    • Hosting the Tackle Trauma 5K Run/Walk
      Organizes an annual 5K run/walk event to raise funds and support trauma education and awareness, often with a thematic focus on honoring emergency medical responders.
    • Hosting the Tackle Trauma 5K Run/Walk Event
      Organizes an annual 5K run/walk event to raise funds and support trauma education and awareness, often with a thematic focus on honoring emergency medical responders.
    • Tackle Trauma 5K run/walk event
      Organizes an annual 5K run/walk event to support trauma education and awareness, with a thematic focus on honoring emergency medical responders and engaging volunteers to support the event and mission.
  • CPR and AED Training Programs 3 activities
    • Providing Bleeding Control Training
      Offers free bleeding control training courses throughout Arizona to promote preparedness of first responders and address trauma-related deaths.
    • Providing Bleeding Control Training
      Offers free bleeding control training courses throughout Arizona to promote preparedness of first responders and address trauma-related deaths.
    • Stop the Bleed and bleeding control training programs
      Provides free bleeding control training courses across Arizona and facilitates participation in Stop the Bleed initiatives to improve public preparedness and reduce trauma-related deaths from uncontrolled bleeding.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Publishing the Trauma Quarterly Newsletter
      Publishes a quarterly newsletter to distribute educational content to its members.
    • Trauma Quarterly newsletter publication
      Publishes the Trauma Quarterly newsletter, distributing educational content to members; four issues have been published to date.
  • Trauma-Informed Training and Professional Consultation 1 activity
    • Advocating for Trauma Care
      Engages in advocacy activities, including delivering lectures on the art and science of trauma advocacy.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium (STACS)
      Organizes and hosts an annual educational symposium for trauma, emergency, and acute care professionals featuring presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experts. The event includes in-person, live virtual, and on-demand access options and has attracted over 1,800 attendees from multiple countries in recent years.
    • Educational video library for medical professionals
      Maintains a video archive on YouTube and its website featuring educational content related to trauma care, including recorded presentations and pre-recorded abstract videos.
    • Maintaining an Educational Video Library
      Maintains a video library and archive on its YouTube channel, featuring educational content tailored for medical professionals on various trauma care topics.
    • Maintaining an Educational Video Library
      Maintains a video library and archive on its YouTube channel, featuring educational content tailored for medical professionals on various trauma care topics.
    • Maintaining an Educational Video Library
      Maintains a video library and archive on its YouTube channel, featuring educational content tailored for medical professionals on trauma care.
    • Organizing the Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium (STACS)
      Organizes an annual symposium for trauma, emergency, and acute care professionals, featuring presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experts. The symposium attracts thousands of attendees from various countries and offers a hybrid format (in-person, live virtual, and on-demand).
    • Organizing the Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium (STACS)
      Organizes an annual symposium for trauma, emergency, and acute care professionals, featuring presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experts. The symposium attracts thousands of attendees from various countries and offers a hybrid format (in-person, live virtual, and on-demand).
    • Organizing the Southwest Trauma and Acute Care Symposium (STACS)
      Organizes an annual symposium for trauma, emergency, and acute care professionals, featuring presentations, workshops, and discussions led by experts. The symposium attracts thousands of attendees from various countries and offers a hybrid format (in-person, virtual, and on-demand).
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$212K
Contributions & grants$28K13%
Program service revenue$179K85%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$158K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$176K
Cash$170K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$176K
Liquid reserves12.9 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +143.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • ALICIA MANGRAM MD FACS — BOARD OFFICER
  • ANDREW TANG MD — BOARD OFFICER
  • BELLAL JOSEPH MD FACS — FORMER PRESIDENT
  • DAVID NOTRICA MD FASC FAAP — BOARD OFFICER
  • JOSEPH SUCHER MD FACS — BOARD OFFICER
  • KAROLE DAVIS MD FACS — PRESIDENT ELECT
  • TIMOTHY MCDOWELL MD — BOARD OFFICER
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • American College of Surgeons Partner — Assists organizational members with American College of Surgeons Review.
  • American College of Surgeons Partner — Provides assistance to trauma centers in preparing for American College of Surgeons Reviews.
  • Arizona DHS/Bureau of Trauma Government — Mandated the use of AAAM’s AIS-2015 as the standard for input to the state’s trauma database.
  • Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine (AAAM) Partner — Uses AAAM's Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS©) as a standard tool for ranking injury severity.
  • Banner Health Partner — Joint provider in planning and implementing the symposium in accordance with accreditation requirements.
  • Hartford Consensus Network — Follows protocols established by the Hartford Consensus for improving survivability after mass casualty events.
  • Kiwanis Park Partner — Host venue for the Tackle Trauma 5K event in Tempe, AZ.
  • Phoenix Convention Center Partner — Host venue for the 15th Annual Southwest Trauma & Acute Care Symposium in 2025.
  • RunSignup Partner — Platform used for event registration for the Tackle Trauma 5K.
  • Society of Trauma Nurses Partner — Joint provider in planning and implementing the symposium in accordance with accreditation requirements.
  • YouTube Partner — Hosts its video archive on a YouTube channel.