STAC: Regional Trauma Advisory Councils

Wisconsin HERC regions map

Wisconsin Stat.§ 256.25(1r) instructs the Department of Health Services (DHS) to develop and implement a statewide trauma care system and to develop Regional Trauma Advisory Councils (RTACs) as part of the system. An RTAC is a group of healthcare organizations, first responder agencies, and public safety and public health partners collaborating to develop, implement, monitor and improve their regional trauma system. Wisconsin has established seven RTACs that align with the seven healthcare emergency readiness coalitions (HERCs).

In order to serve their purpose, RTACs are charged with doing all of the following:

  • Establishing an executive council that reflects professional representation from out-of-hospital providers, trauma care facilities, education and injury prevention.
  • Analyzing local and regional trauma registry data.
  • Creating a local and regional performance improvement process.
  • Developing and implementing injury prevention and education strategies based on performance improvement findings.
  • Developing and submitting to DHS a regional trauma plan based on a needs assessment.
  • Developing regional triage and transport protocols.

Regional Trauma Advisory Councils

There are seven RTACs in Wisconsin. Below is information for each of the seven RTACs including the RTAC coordinators and their contact information, the chairs and vice chairs in each region, and links to the regional websites.

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorRobert Goodland
rtac@nwwiherc.org
Co-ChairWayne Street, Mayo Clinic Health System
Co-ChairKrista Miller, Hudson Hospital and Clinic

Northwest Regional Website

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorMichael Fraley
Michael.Fraley@ncrtac-wi.org
ChairRachel Symons, Marshfield Medical Center
Vice-ChairJenny Blenker, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital

North Central Regional Website

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorDelbert Zuleger
newrtacrg3@gmail.com
ChairMark Madigan, County Rescue Services, Inc.
Vice-ChairBill Manis, Manitowoc MABAS Div.

Northeast Regional Website

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorGreg Breen
gbreen7@charter.net
ChairTammy Aspeslet, Gundersen Health System
Vice ChairVacant

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorDan Williams
dan@scrtac.org
ChairTracie Halvorsen, SSM Health
TreasurerKarmen Bryer, Beloit Health System

South Central Regional Website

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorJason Selwitschka
jason@foxrtac.net
ChairBrian Randall
Vice ChairTracy Miller, Aurora Medical Center - Oshkosh

FoxValley Regional Website

Regional contacts
TitleName
RTAC CoordinatorTom Thrash
thrashes39@msn.com
ChairKeli Anderson
Vice ChairAndrew Lynn

Southeast Regional Website

Additional contact information for HERC and EMS regional coordinators is available.

For corrections to the listings available on this page, contact the State Trauma Coordinator at Margaret.Wogahn@dhs.wisconsin.gov.

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.

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Last revised August 23, 2024