Ohio Society of Trauma Nurse Leaders

Mission: OSTNL, established in 1986, is an organization focused on improving trauma care in Ohio. The OSTNL advocates for quality trauma care and injury prevention. The OSTNL shall serve as a primary resource to professionals and the public regarding hospital-based trauma programs and organized trauma systems.

Function:

• Increase awareness of Ohio hospitals and health organizations of the purpose of the OSTNL
• Recommend guidelines pertaining to trauma system development for Ohio
• Promote and develop trauma prevention
• Promote and develop trauma research
• Advise on trauma registry and data collection related to trauma care
• Foster networking of trauma nurse coordinators/managers and trauma programs
• Serve as a resource for legislation and public programs related to trauma