Wisconsin Trauma Registry

The Wisconsin Trauma Registry contains injury information from patients presenting to local hospitals (both trauma-classified and non-classified hospitals).

This data collection effort is a way to improve patient care, to provide trauma training, and to define a standard on which to measure care.

Wisconsin Admin. Code § DHS 118.09 (opens external link) provides the authority for the Department of Health Services to collect and analyze trauma system data to evaluate the delivery of adult and pediatric trauma care, develop injury prevention strategies for all ages, and provide resources for research and education.

Wisconsin Admin. Code § DHS 118.09(3) (opens external link) directs all hospitals, ambulance service providers and first responder services to submit data to the department on a quarterly basis determined by the department.

Trauma Registry portals

For assistance, contact the DHS Trauma Team at DHSTrauma@dhs.wisconsin.gov, or the ImageTrend Support Team at support@imagetrend.com or 888-730-3255.

Wisconsin Trauma Registry schedule

The deadlines for data submission into the Wisconsin Trauma Registry are listed below. It is recommended that data records be entered into the registry as close to the discharge date as possible. Best practice is to complete and submit 80% of trauma records within 60 days of patient discharge.

Quarterly Trauma Registry submission
QuarterPatient's date of dischargeData submission due date
Quarter 1January 1–March 31May 31
Quarter 2April 1–June 30August 31
Quarter 3July 1–September 30November 30
Quarter 4October 1–December 31February 28

Resources

Account information FAQ

Data FAQ

Training and updates FAQ

Contact the Trauma Team at DHSTrauma@dhs.wisconsin.gov for more information.

Last revised March 18, 2025