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# Louisiana Emergency Response Network

Right Place. Right Time. Right Care.

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## Pages

- [Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) - Home](https://lern.la.gov/)
- [Region 2](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-2/)
- [Governing Board](https://lern.la.gov/organization/governing-board/)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://lern.la.gov/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility StatmentCompliance status We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone and are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability. To fulfill this, we aim to adhere as strictly as possible to the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) Web Content Accessibility
- [Trauma Registry Data](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/)
- [Stroke Data Collection](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/stroke-data-collection/)
- [Concussion Act](https://lern.la.gov/resources/concussion-act/) - LOUISIANA YOUTH CONCUSSION ACTAct No. 314During the Regular Session of 2011, the Louisiana Legislature passed the Louisiana Youth Concussion Act. The act is a proactive movement to educate families and institutions on how to better serve and protect Louisiana’s youth. This act provides for: New concussion education requirements for professionals, who regularly interact with youth
- [LERN Trauma System](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/)
- [LERN SYSTEMS](https://lern.la.gov/lern-systems/)
- [Vision and Mission](https://lern.la.gov/about-lern/vision-and-mission/)
- [Staff](https://lern.la.gov/organization/staff/)
- [Hospital Stroke Level](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/hospital-stroke-level/)
- [U.S. and LA Trauma Statistics](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/u-s-and-la-trauma-statistics/)
- [Strategic Priorities](https://lern.la.gov/about-lern/strategic-priorities/) - STRATEGIC PRIORITIESLERN engaged the Trauma System Evaluation and Planning Committee (TSEPC) of the American College of Surgeons in the summer of 2009 to conduct a consultative visit. The TSEPC consultation program is the gold standard for independent assessment of trauma systems. The TSEPC consultative visit provided a comprehensive assessment of LERN’s then progress to date
- [Stroke Educational Materials](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/stroke-educational-materials/)
- [LERN Trauma & Burn Protocols/Guidelines](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/lern-trauma-protocols/)
- [State-designated Trauma Centers](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/state-designated-trauma-centers/)
- [Region 9](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-9/)
- [Region 3](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-3/)
- [Region 1](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-1/)
- [Region 5](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-5/)
- [Region 8](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-8/)
- [Enabling Legislation](https://lern.la.gov/about-lern/enabling-legislation/)
- [Provider Portal](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/provider-portal/) - PROVIDER PORTALThe ESF-8 Portal is a suite of applications used to support ESF-8 and its partners in daily operations and in times of declared emergencies. Depending upon the needs of the user and their security permissions, the Portal presents the applications needed by that user without unnecessary distractions. This customization is built on a single
- [Newsletter](https://lern.la.gov/resources/newsletter/) - NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES LERN News | June 2026 June 10, 2026 LERN News | March 2026 March 25, 2026 LERN News | February 2026 February 9, 2026 LERN News | December 2025 December 2, 2025 LERN News | September 2025 September 15, 2025 LERN News | May 2025 May 1, 2025 LERN News | February 2025
- [Trauma Registry](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry/)
- [Annual Report](https://lern.la.gov/about-lern/annual-report/)
- [STEMI Educational Materials](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/stemi-educational-materials/)
- [Hospital STEMI Centers](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/hospital-stemi-levels/)
- [Statistics](https://lern.la.gov/communications-center/statistics/)
- [Region 4](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-4/)
- [STEMI Data Collection](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/stemi-data-collection/)
- [Region 7](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-7/)
- [Stroke Webinar Series](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/stroke-webinar-series/)
- [Guidelines and Protocols](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/guidelines-and-protocols/)
- [Education](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/education/)
- [Region 6](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/region-6/)
- [Trauma Registry Data: Mortality by Region](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/mortality-by-region/) - Trauma Registry Data: Mortality by Region Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Mortality by Mechanism of Injury](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/mortality-by-mechanism-of-injury/) - Trauma Registry Data: Mortality by Mechanism of Injury Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Mechanism of Injury by Region](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/mechanism-of-injury-by-region/) - Trauma Registry Data: Mechanism of Injury by Region Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Mechanism of Injury](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/mechanism-of-injury/) - Trauma Registry Data: Mechanism of Injury Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Traumatic Injury by Parish](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/trauma-registry-data-traumatic-injury-by-parish/) - Trauma Registry Data: Traumatic Injury by Parish Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Traumatic Injury by Age Group](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/traumatic-injury-by-age-group/) - Trauma Registry Data: Traumatic Injury by Age Group Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Trauma Registry Data: Map of Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle Crashes by Parish](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/map-of-motor-vehicle-motorcycle-crashes-by-parish/) - Trauma Registry Data: Map of Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle Crashes by Parish Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at
- [Trauma Registry Data: Map of Louisiana Hospitals and Trauma Centers](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-registry-data/map-of-louisiana-hospitals-trauma-centers/) - Trauma Registry Data: Map of Louisiana Hospitals & Trauma Centers Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at
- [Region 8 Trauma Center Work Group](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/region-8-trauma-center-work-group/) - REGION 8 TRAUMA CENTER WORK GROUPSenate Concurrent Resolution (SCR) No. 42, passed during the 2015 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, authorizes and directs the Louisiana Emergency Response Network (LERN) to “organize and facilitate a working group of healthcare providers who deal with victims of trauma to develop recommendations for a Level III Trauma Center in Northeast Louisiana.”
- [U.S. Trauma System History](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/u-s-trauma-system-history/) - U.S. TRAUMA SYSTEM HISTORYThe beginnings of modern trauma systems in the United States can be traced to federal legislation, specifically the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and the Emergency Medical Services Systems Act of 1973. These acts represent our initial efforts to apply the emergency medical and trauma care lessons learned by physicians serving in
- [STEMI Performance Metrics: Cardiac Arrests by Parish](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/stemi-performance-metrics-cardiac-arrests-by-parish/) - STEMI Performance Metrics: Cardiac Arrests by Parish Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [STEMI Performance Metrics](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/) - STEMI Performance MetricsThese metrics provide regional stroke performance for: Time in Referral Hospital ED Without Lytic Administration Before Transfer to Receiving Center Door to PCI by Region First Medical Contact to PCI (Without Transfer) by Region = EMS to Receiving Center PCI First Medical Contact to PCI by Region for Transferred Patients Cardiac Arrests by
- [RESOURCES](https://lern.la.gov/resources/)
- [Highway Safety](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/highway-safety/) - HIGHWAY SAFETYAs seen in the photo above, LERN partners with multiple providers and state agencies to support the award-winning Sudden Impact Program for high school students across the state. The Sudden Impact Program targets teens in the process of obtaining their drivers licenses to raise awareness, including prevention of injuries and fatalities, dangers of driving
- [Stroke Performance Metrics: Lytic](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/lytic/) - Stroke Performance Metrics: Lytic Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Stroke Performance Metrics: LSN 3.5](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/lsn/) - Stroke Performance Metrics: LSN 3.5 Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Stroke Performance Metrics: DTN](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/dtn/) - Stroke Performance Metrics: DTN Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Stroke Performance Metrics: DIDO](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/dido/) - Stroke Performance Metrics: DIDO Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Stroke Performance Interactive Map](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/map/) - Interactive Map of Stroke System Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [STEMI Performance Metrics: FMC to PCI Transferred by Region](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/fmctopcitransferredbyregion/) - STEMI Performance Metrics: FMC to PCI Transferred by Region Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225)
- [STEMI Performance Metrics: FMC to PCI No Transfer by Region](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/fmctopcinotransferbyregion/) - STEMI Performance Metrics: FMC to PCI No Transfer by Region Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at
- [STEMI Performance Metrics: Door to PCI by Region](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/doortopcibyregion/) - STEMI Performance Metrics: Door to PCI by Region Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [STEMI Performance Metrics: Time in ED](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/timeined/) - STEMI Performance Metrics: Time in ED Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [STEMI Performance Interactive Map](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/metrics/map/) - Interactive Map of STEMI System Accessibility Notice: The interactive dashboard above is provided through Tableau Cloud, a third-party platform. This content may not fully meet WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards. We are working to provide accessible alternatives where possible. If you experience difficulty accessing this data, please contact us at (225) 756-3440.
- [Education Resources](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/)
- [STEMI Protocols and Criteria](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/stemi-care-system-protocols-and-criteria/) - GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLSAfter a collaborative stakeholder workgroup and best practice research, the LERN Board has approved guidelines and protocols for STEMI patient care to deliver the patient to the Right Place at the Right Time to receive the Right Care. STEMI Guidelines for Patients Self-Presenting to STEMI Referral Center(opens in a new tab) STEMI Care
- [LERN STEMI System](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stemi-system/) - BUILDING LOUISIANA’S STATEWIDE STEMI CARE SYSTEMST-segment myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the deadliest form of a heart attack that results from the complete closure of a major coronary artery. LERN’s ongoing development of Louisiana’s statewide STEMI care system is based upon best practice guidelines as established by the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline and successful systems
- [Stroke Performance Metrics](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/metrics/) - Stroke Performance MetricsThese metrics provide regional stroke performance for: Door In Door Out (DIDO) time Door to Needle (DTN) time Percent of patients arriving within 3.5 hours of Last Seen Normal (LSN) Fibrinolytic administration rate
- [LERN Stroke System](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/) - BUILDING LOUISIANA’S STATEWIDE STROKE CARE SYSTEMLERN’s ongoing development of Louisiana’s statewide stroke care system is guided by the evidence-based “hub and spoke” model that facilitates widespread patient access to lifesaving care and treatment with thrombolytic (clot busting medication) for appropriate patients. Additionally, the system is designed to provide access to endovascular therapy for certain patients
- [Stroke Tips](https://lern.la.gov/lern-stroke-system/stroke-tips/) - STROKE TIPSOctober 14, 2016 Stroke Poem Campaign for the Brain By Jolene R. Marshall-MSN RN, SCRN The human body’s most complex part, To say a “Crown Jewel” is only a start. This 3-pound organ in a bony shell Protected by fluid, containing billions of cells. It interprets senses, initiates movement, Controls behavior; an intelligence unit.
- [Spinal Memo from BEMS](https://lern.la.gov/spinal-memo/) - Spinal Memo from BEMSThe Bureau of EMS recently published a memo regarding spinal immobilization. In coordination with the position statements from the American College of Emergency Physicians, the National Association of EMS Physicians, the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, and the American Heart Association, the Bureau of EMS is amending our EMS Education
- [Medical Directors](https://lern.la.gov/organization/medical-directors/) - MEDICAL DIRECTORSLERN has three medical directors serving as subject-matter experts to assist and guide LERN in developing trauma, stroke, and STEMI systems of care. Michael J. Sutherland, MD, FACS Medical Director – Trauma A message from the director: “As the leading cause of death in patients between the ages of 1 and 44, trauma has
- [Useful Links](https://lern.la.gov/resources/useful-links/) - Useful LinksAll LinksDisaster ResponseOtherSTEMIStrokeTraumaAll Links Addiction Recovery Centers in Louisiana Addiction Resource offers 24/7 support for anyone suffering from addiction. This page provides a list of rehabilitation and recovery centers across the state as well as more information on the various programs available. Click here to learn more. American Addiction Centers The mission of ACC
- [FAQs](https://lern.la.gov/resources/faqs/) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFAQs PublicFAQs ProvidersFAQs ESF-8 PortalFAQs Public Q. What is a trauma center and how is it different from a typical Louisiana hospital? A. Louisiana (like many states) restricts the use of the “trauma center” label to hospitals that have 1) put in place significant organizational structures and operational resources to consistently address the
- [American Heart Month](https://lern.la.gov/american-heart-month/) - LERN SUPPORTS AMERICAN HEART MONTHThe human heart is often seen as a symbol of love, particularly during the month of February. As such, February has been designated as American Heart Month. This is the time to learn about your risks for heart disease and stroke and stay “heart healthy” for yourself and your loved ones. In addition to learning
- [Contact LERN](https://lern.la.gov/about-lern/contact-lern/) - CONTACT USPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Comment or Message *Submit
- [STB Class Request Form](https://lern.la.gov/stb-class-request-form/) - STOP THE BLEED Class Request FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Telephone *Organization TypeSchoolBusinessFaith-Based OrganizationOtherNumber of Class ParticipantsLocation Details Audio/Video Capable Facility?Submit
- [Town Hall Meetings](https://lern.la.gov/town-hall-meetings/) - Town Hall MeetingsTri-Regional Town Hall MeetingsLERN will host three regional Town Hall meetings to update stakeholders about LERN’s efforts to date in building and improving systems of care in Louisiana. The agenda includes presentations from LERN’s medical directors – Dr. Robert Coscia (Trauma), Dr. Murtuza Ali (STEMI), and Dr. Sheryl Martin-Schild (Stroke) – and information
- [Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations](https://lern.la.gov/child-safety-seat-fitting-stations/) - Free Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations:Print this list Louisiana State Police Troop L 2600 N. Causeway, Mandeville, LA 70448 Contact: Kevin Cefalu at 985‐893‐6250 Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 6:00pm Mandeville Fire Department 709 Girod Street, Mandeville, LA 70448 Contact: Jeremy Windom at 985‐626‐8671 By appointment only The Parenting Center of St. Tammany Parish Hospital 1505 N. Florida St., Suite B,
- [Proposed Rules](https://lern.la.gov/proposed-rules/) - PROPOSED RULESIn compliance with La R.S. 49:9746 – Internet Publication of Certain Information Concerning Proposed Rules, the following rules will be proposed to the Louisiana Legislature. Stroke and STEMI Systems Brief Description of Rule: The proposed rule provides for LERN to develop stroke and ST-segment elevation myocardial infraction (STEMI, commonly known as a heart attack) systems
- [Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Levels](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/mass-casualty-incident-mci-levels/) - MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT (MCI) LEVELSA mass casualty incident (often shortened to MCI and sometimes called a multiple-casualty incident or multiple-casualty situation) is any incident in which emergency medical services resources, such as personnel and equipment, are overwhelmed by the number and severity of casualties. Depending on the geographic area and hospitals surrounding even small numbers of
- [Testimonials](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/testimonials/) - TESTIMONIALSOn January 26, 2013, a tragic incident occurred in St. Mary Parish, in the area of Charenton. A man fired at his neighbor and then set his residence on fire. First responders approached the site only to find themselves in the line of fire. One police officer was killed in the incident and two deputies
- [Spotlight](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/spotlight/) - SPOTLIGHTWilliams Olefins Explosion: LERN Communication Center Directs/Coordinates 77 PatientsOn June 13, 2013, an explosion and large fire at the Williams Olefins plant in Geismer, Louisiana lead to the injury of many people working in the area. Acadian Ambulance immediately notified the LERN Communication Center (LCC) that they were responding with several ground and air ambulances.
- [Past Events & Training](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/events-training/) - EVENTS AND TRAININGLERN Communication Center Participates in Military Paratrooper Exercise at Fort PolkOctober 9, 2012 Everyday the LERN network comes together to ensure that persons experiencing trauma get to the right place in the right time. On October 9, LERN worked together with military and medical personnel at Fort Polk, located in Region 6, the
- [LERN Involvement](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/past-events/) - PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATIONLERN and its partners participate in All Disaster Response activities ranging from active shooter drills to emergency drills to system testing and planning. These practice efforts produce a streamlined system to operate in the worst of times. If your organization is holding a practice event or is interested in learning more, please contact
- [Regional Coordinators](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/regional-volunteers/) - REGIONAL COORDINATORSLouisiana’s All Disasters Response effort utilizes regional coordinators including: Designated Regional Hospitals Hospitals Designated Regional Coordinators EMS Designated Regional Coordinators Designated Regional Hospitals (DRH) hospitals are larger acute care facilitates with emergency room capabilities and many subspecialty services. They serve voluntarily and have agreed to provide additional capacity and resources in the initial emergency response
- [Agreement with ESF8](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/agreement-with-esf8/) - AGREEMENT WITH ESF-8LERN is the “first call” help desk for ESF 8 application support for Louisiana’s ESF-8 Portal. The LERN Communication Center (LCC) phone number is the primary support request line – 1-866-320-8293. The LCC assists hospitals (acute, psychiatric, specialty, rehab and LTAC), nursing homes and other providers with: Lost portal user name/passwords Requests for
- [EMS Tactical Operation Center](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/ems-tactical-operation-center/) - EMS Tactical Operation CenterDuring a disaster EMS personnel may respond from all parts of the state to assist in emergency evacuations, 911 support, shelter operations, or other needs in impacted areas. The EMS Tactical Operations Center manages the incoming resources and coordinates response to deploy assets where they are needed. Ambulance crews responding under the
- [LERN Disaster Response](https://lern.la.gov/lern-disaster-response/) - SUPPORTING LOUISIANA’S ALL DISASTERS RESPONSELouisiana’s Department of Health, Center for Community Preparedness coordinates the State’s response to public health threats of all types, including natural disasters (like hurricanes, floods, and pandemics) and man-made emergencies (industrial spills and explosions, other large-scale accidents, and terrorist attacks). LERN’s Communications Center (LCC) supports the Center for Community Preparedness by
- [Trauma in LA](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/u-s-and-la-trauma-statistics/trauma-in-la/) - TRAUMA IN LOUISIANALouisiana has one of the highest trauma death rates in the nation. United States Injury Death Rates per 100,000 – All Intents 2008-2014 Produced by the Statistics, Programming, and Economics Branch, National Center of Injury Prevention and Control Data Sources: NCES National Vital Statistics System for Numbers of Deaths, US Census Bureau for
- [Trauma in the U.S.](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/u-s-and-la-trauma-statistics/trauma-in-the-u-s/) - TRAUMA IN THE UNITED STATESWhat is the magnitude and impact of traumatic injury in the United States? The statistics are sobering. Each year in the United States trauma accounts for 37 million emergency department visits and 2.6 million hospital admissions. Traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for children in the United States. In fact,
- [PHTLS](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/phtls/) - PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORTThe National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma (COT), developed the Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) course which is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. PHTLS promotes excellence in trauma patient
- [TNCC](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/tncc/) - TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSELERN partners with the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and multiple providers across the state to bring the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) to emergency nurses in Louisiana. Philosophy The magnitude of trauma as a national and international problem is documented by data that identifies injury as being the primary cause of death
- [RTTDC](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/rttdc/) - RURAL TRAUMA TEAM DEVELOPMENT COURSEDeveloped by the Rural Trauma Committee of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC) is an American College of Surgeons (ACS) trauma program based on the concept that in most situations, rural facilities can form a trauma team consisting of at least three
- [ATLS](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/trauma-education-resources/atls/) - ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORTThe Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course, a trauma program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), teaches a systematic, concise approach to the early care of the trauma patient. This course is vital to guiding care for the injured patient in emergency department trauma rooms. ATLS course training provides a common
- [Stop the Bleed Initiative](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/stop-the-bleed/) - STOP THE BLEED INITIATIVESTOP THE BLEED is a national awareness campaign and call to action launched by the Department of Homeland Security. The goal of STOP THE BLEED is to promote grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency before the professional emergency responders arrive. No
- [Participating EMS Providers](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/participating-ems-providers/) - PARTICIPATING EMS PROVIDERSMost Louisiana EMS providers participate in the LERN provider network – utilizing LERN’s pre-hospital protocols and collaborating with LERN’s Communications Centers to efficiently deliver trauma patients to the hospital-based resources that can best address their specific injuries. EMS participation in LERN is voluntary – the terms of EMS participation are captured in a
- [Participating Hospitals](https://lern.la.gov/trauma/participating-hospitals/) - PARTICIPATING HOSPITALSMost Louisiana hospitals participate in the LERN provider network and the vast majority of those hospitals are not certified and designated as trauma centers. Hospital participation in LERN is voluntary – the terms of hospital participation are captured in a written agreement. Through the participation agreement, hospitals define the level of trauma care resources
- [Calendar](https://lern.la.gov/resources/calendar/) - CALENDAR OF EVENTS The embedded calendar below may not be fully accessible. View the accessible version of the calendar. This page includes a third-party iframe (Google Calendar) whose content cannot be modified or remediated by LERN. We have added descriptive titles and alternate access links to minimize accessibility issues.
- [COMMUNICATIONS CENTER](https://lern.la.gov/communications-center/) - Communications CenterThe LERN Communications Center (LCC) is a key component of our statewide systems of care for trauma, stroke and STEMI. The LCC communications infrastructure is designed to interface with the State’s current communication technology systems – to support LERN’s day-to-day network operations and the statewide interoperability mission in times of disasters. LERN’s participating hospitals
- [Regional Commissions](https://lern.la.gov/organization/regional-commissions/) - Regional CommissionsLERN is organized into nine geographic regions, and our efforts in each region are guided by a Regional Commission – member advisory board of key trauma and time sensitive illness stakeholders. Click on a region to find out more about the region and Regional Commission. Regions Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 Region
- [ORGANIZATION](https://lern.la.gov/organization/) - ORGANIZATIONLERN is utilizing a framework of best practices and lessons learned from other states to promote and facilitate the development of an ideal statewide system of state-designated trauma centers. See each section below for available information about the structure that keeps the system afloat. Governing Board Information on the current board members and leadership, as

## Fusion Elements

- [Trauma Registry Page](https://lern.la.gov/fusion_element/trauma-registry-page/)
- [Link List](https://lern.la.gov/fusion_element/link-list/)