--- title: "TOPIC Committee" description: "The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting optimal and equitable trauma care through education, research, and collaboration. Explore the Journal of Trauma Nursing, specialized courses, and networking opportunities to advance trauma care." url: "https://www.traumanurses.org/committees/topic-committee" date: "2026-06-13T02:08:02+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # TOPIC Committee ![](https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/headshots/committees/akyle.jpg) **Committee Chair** [Amber Kyle, RN, MSN](#details) The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) TOPIC Committee is dedicated to forging a brighter future for trauma care by igniting excellence in performance improvement programs across all levels and settings. We are champions of empowerment, equipping trauma nurses, physicians, and program staff with the tools to elevate patient outcomes. Through assessment of the entire trauma care continuum, insightful review of processes, and strategic monitoring of patient outcomes, we are driving meaningful change with the TOPIC Course. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of continuous growth and a steadfast safety mindset, ensuring optimal trauma care for every patient, every time. ## TOPIC Courses TOPIC is a foundational course for Trauma Program Leaders that focuses on the development and execution of a strong performance improvement program. The TOPIC course is customized to best meet the needs of the individual trauma care provider participants who have varying levels of experience with trauma performance improvement. There are currently three course formats that focus on the different performance improvement needs based on the trauma center setting. To get the most out of the course, consider having the Trauma Program Manager and the Trauma Medical Director take the course together. ## TOPIC Committee Performance Improvement Resources Looking for more performance improvement support? The [TOPIC Committee has a webinar for that](https://www.traumanurses.org/education/topic)! We cover common challenges and perform deep dives to find meaningful solutions. ## Hosting a TOPIC Course If you, your institution or professional organization are interested in having STN provide this course, in conjunction with your next conference or symposium or as a stand alone course, please contact [Parker Allen](mailto:pallen@traumanurses.org) at STN Headquarters. ## TOPIC Instructors Interested in becoming a TOPIC Instructor? Instructor's must be: - STN Member in good standing - Application - Letter of recommendation from a current TOPIC Instructor ## TOPIC Committee Members - [Jes Cofran](mailto:jessica.cofran@commonspirit.org) - [Tracy Cotner-Pouncy](mailto:TraumanurseTCP@gmail.com) - [Mike Glenn](mailto:maglenn@uw.edu) - [Heidi Hotz](mailto:heidi.hotz@cshs.org) - [Jorie Klein](mailto:jorie.klein@dshs.texas.gov) - [Kathleen Martin](mailto:kathleenmartin2@gmail.com) - [Sarah Mattocks](mailto:mattockssl@upmc.edu) [Volunteer for an STN Committee](https://www.cognitoforms.com/SocietyOfTraumaNurses/VolunteerWithSTN) **Amber Kyle** is ... ## Schema ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Welcome", "item": "https://www.traumanurses.org" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "TOPIC Committee", "item": "https://www.traumanurses.org/committees/topic-committee" } ] } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.traumanurses.org/committees/topic-committee#organization2", "name": "Society of Trauma Nurses", "alternateName": "Agentis", "legalName": "Agentis Management", "email": "info@traumanurses.org", "url": "https://www.traumanurses.org", "telephone": "(859) 977-7456", "foundingDate": "1989-01-01", "logo": "https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/core/google-structured-data-thumbnail.png", "image": "https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/core/google-structured-data-thumbnail.png", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 205, Frankfort, Kentucky", "postalCode": "40601" } } ``` ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.traumanurses.org/committees/topic-committee" }, "headline": "TOPIC Committee", "description": "TOPIC Committee Committee ChairAmber Kyle, RN, MSN The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) TOPIC Committee is dedicated to forging a brighter future for trauma care by igniting excellence in performance improvement programs across all levels and settings. We are champions of empowerment, equipping trauma nurses, physicians, and program staff with the tools to elevate patient outcomes. Through assessment of the entire trauma care continuum, insightful review of processes, and strategic monitoring of patient outcomes, we are driving meaningful change with the TOPIC Course. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of continuous growth and a steadfast safety mindset, ensuring optimal trauma care for every patient, every time. TOPIC Courses TOPIC is a foundational course for Trauma Program Leaders that focuses on the development and execution of a strong performance improvement program. The TOPIC course is customized to best meet the needs of the individual trauma care provider participants who have varying levels of experience with trauma performance improvement. There are currently three course formats that focus on the different performance improvement needs based on the trauma center setting. To get the most out of the course, consider having the Trauma Program Manager and the Trauma Medical Director take the course together. TOPIC Committee Performance Improvement Resources Looking for more performance improvement support? The TOPIC Committee has a webinar for that! We cover common challenges and perform deep dives to find meaningful solutions. Hosting a TOPIC Course If you, your institution or professional organization are interested in having STN provide this course, in conjunction with your next conference or symposium or as a stand alone course, please contact Parker Allen at STN Headquarters. TOPIC Instructors Interested in becoming a TOPIC Instructor? Instructor's must be: STN Member in good standing Application Letter of recommendation from a current TOPIC Instructor TOPIC Committee Members Jes Cofran Tracy Cotner-Pouncy Mike Glenn Heidi Hotz Jorie Klein Kathleen Martin Sarah Mattocks Volunteer for an STN Committee Amber Kyle is ...", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.traumanurses.org/" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Society of Trauma Nurses", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://www.traumanurses.org/_resources/images/core/google-structured-data-thumbnail.png" } }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Paul Scarnegie", "url": "https://www.traumanurses.org/committees/topic-committee" }, "datePublished": "2024-07-18T15:37:41+00:00", "dateCreated": "2024-07-18T15:37:41+00:00", "dateModified": "2025-07-16T15:13:46+00:00" } ```