Statewide Trauma Advisory Council
Wisconsin's trauma system has a strong base of support and advocacy due to the active participation of clinical experts throughout the state and representation from pre-hospital and hospital health care providers at the statewide trauma meetings. The statewide trauma meetings are open to the public and include the Statewide Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) and its subcommittee meetings, including: Trauma Coordinators, Data Management, Performance Improvement, and Injury Prevention. Meetings are scheduled quarterly, with March, September, and December being held virtually and June with an in-person option.
For more information about STAC, visit Wisconsin DHS Trauma Care System Program homepage.
Framework of the Statewide Trauma Advisory Council
The Wisconsin Trauma Care System aims to ensure that all trauma patients in the state of Wisconsin receive comprehensive trauma care.
Members of STAC are dedicated to reducing the death and disability resulting from traumatic injuries and mass casualty events by providing a comprehensive and integrated system of care.
STAC advises and provides leadership to the Department of Health Services (DHS) on issues related to the development, operation and evaluation of the statewide trauma care system.
Position statements and subcommittee documents
Membership
Per Wis. Stat. § 15.197(25), the trauma advisory council (STAC) shall consist of the following members who have an interest and expertise in emergency medical services and who are appointed by the secretary of health services:
- Four physicians who represent urban and rural areas
- Two registered nurses, as defined in Wis. Stat. § 146.40(1)(f)
- Two prehospital emergency medical services (EMS) providers, including one representative of a municipality
- Two representatives of a rural hospital
- Two representatives of an urban hospital
- One member of the emergency medical services board
In appointing the members, the secretary of health services shall ensure that all geographic areas of the state are represented.
| Name | Representing Category | Organization (Region) | Trauma Center Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair Marshall Beckman, MD | Physician who represents urban and rural areas | Froedtert Menomonee Falls (Region 7) | Level III |
| Vice-Chair Ann O'Rourke, MD | Representative of an urban hospital | University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (Region 5) | Level I |
| Jennifer Roberts, MD | Physician who represents urban and rural areas | Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield (Region 2) | Level II |
| David Schultz, MD | Physician who represents urban and rural areas | ThedaCare Medical Center-Neenah (Region 6) | Level II |
| Levon O’hAodha, MD | Physician who represents urban and rural areas | Hudson Hospital and Clinics (Region 1) | Level IV |
| Gina Brandl, MSN | Registered nurse | Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield (Region 2) | Level II |
| Rebecca Ekenstedt, RN | Registered nurse | Cumberland Healthcare (Region 1) | Level IV |
| Jay McDonald, EMTB, RNJ | Prehospital EMS provider | Sawyer County Emergency Services and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University (Region 1) | N/A |
| Matthew Dykstra, EMTP | Prehospital EMS provider | City of Madison Fire Department (Region 5) | N/A |
| Daniel Budreau, MD | Representative of a rural hospital | Aurora BayCare Medical Center (Region 3) | Level II |
| Tammy Aspeslet, RN | Representative of a rural hospital | Gundersen Health System-La Crosse (Region 4) | Level II |
| Kristin Braun, MSN | Representative of an urban hospital | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (Region 7) | Level I Pediatrics |
| Michael Clark, MD | EMS board representative | Aspirus Health Wausau, MedEvac (Region 2) | Level II |
Disclaimer about advisory council content
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.