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DI Announces Plans for NTDS Module

In response to the American College of Sugeon's new format and data set requirements for the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB), DI has developed a new NTDS module. The module will be distributed to all Collector and NTRACS active maintenance customers prior to the 2007 Call for Data. (Click here to review the Press Release and FAQs)

13th Annual Users Conference Held in San Antonio

A record breaking 250 DI software users gathered in San Antonio, TX for the 13th annual DI Users Conference. The event was held at the historic Menger Hotel and featured 4 special guest speakers and more than 35 training and discussion sessions.

DI Awards Scholarships for High School Graduates

2007 marks the fourth year that DI has presented 2 local high school graduates with The Dr. William J. Sacco Award for Excellence in Applied Mathematics. Students were nominated based upon their dedication and involvement in the areas of mathematics and science, and the recipients were selected from among a highly qualified pool of candidates.

The Sacco Award winners received a certificate of achievement plus a financial scholarship to help defray the costs of attending their first year of college.

NEMSIS Gold Compliance Awarded to DI

On February 23, the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) awarded Gold Level Compliance to Digital Innovation's EMS Server 4.1 software. NEMSIS Gold certification is another demonstration of DI's commitment to continually meeting the needs of our diverse client base.
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Users Conference 2007 Dates Announced

The 13th annual DI Users Conference is scheduled for October 24th and 25th, 2007. Pre-conference sessions will be presented on October 23rd. The historic Menger Hotel in downtown San Antonio, TX has been selected as the host hotel.

Record Attendance for DI Users Conference

The warm temperatures and sunny skies of Orlando, Florida were a relaxing backdrop for the 12th annual DI Users Conference. A record registration of 200 people made for an exciting event, which included training workshops on more training topics than ever!   (UC2006 Recap)

DI Announces AIS2005 Vendor Partnership
with AAAM

Oct.4 - DI announces its status as an AIS 2005 vendor partner with the American Association of Automotive Medicine (AAAM). The recently recently released AIS 2005 Coding System, sponsored and owned by AAAM, will now require license for use, which can be obtained through AAAM Vendor Partners.   (Read More)

NTRACS 4.0 Software Update Release

DI recently announced plans for the release of the NTRACS 4.0 software update.  Several new software features and system enhancements are planned for the new version. Distribution of the software is currently scheduled for fall 2006.

High School Graduates Awarded Scholarships

Two Maryland high school seniors were recently awarded The Dr. William J. Sacco Award for Excellence in Applied Mathematics. Scholarship recipients are selected based on their dedication and accomplishments in the areas of science and mathematics.

In 2004 DI's President and CEO, Dr. John Kutcher, Jr., established the scholarship as a way to honor the accomplishments and lifelong dedication of his longtime mentor and friend, Dr. William Sacco. Dr. Sacco has worked in the mathematics and science arena since the 1950's, and has been a teacher and mentor to scores of young mathematicians along the way.

A full article on Dr. Sacco and the foundation of the award can be found in the Summer 2004 issue of The Difference.

Welcome New Collector Users

DI welcomes the new users who have joined our software user base over the past several months. Many facilities have come on board and begun using Collector Trauma, NTRACS and Collector Outcomes. It is a pleasure to be working with each of you.
Click here to see a list of new users

12th Annual DI Trauma Software Users Conference Set for Orlando

October 18 (Pre-conference)
October 19 & 20 (Full Conference)

The luxurious Rosen Centre Hotel has been selected as the venue for DI's 12th Annual Users Conference. Designed to provide networking opportunities and extensive training for Collector and NTRACS trauma registry users, the event has expanded for 2006! In addition to the traditional 2 days of training workshops and guest speakers, several additional pre-conference sessions are planned for Outcomes users and for new trauma registry users.

NTRACS Burn Registry Roadmap Announced

DI validates its commitment to the NTRACS Burn software user base. This announcement provides an overview of the aggressive research & development schedule that has been developed to ensure continuing enhancements and upgrades for the NTRACS Burn software.

NTRACS 4.0 is scheduled for release in November 2006. DI has been working with the ABA's Burn Registry Users Committee to determine the full scope of the enhancements for the new version.

(Read press release)

DI to Release Enhanced Report Writing Module

Digital Innovation is pleased to announce the availability and release of the new Collector Report Writer! This latest software module will bring enhanced reporting features to all Collector versions - including customized version of the software.

Rollout of the new Collector Report Writer is scheduled to begin in mid-November.

(Review press release)

DI Hosts 11th Annual Trauma Users Conference

Nearly 200 users of DI's trauma registry software products gathered together for the 11th annual DI Users Conference. This record-breaking number included users from more than 20 states and provinces representing 3 countries!
Each year users find the experience a great way to learn from each other, as well as learn new techniques and registry skills. In-depth software training, exciting guest speakers and valuable networking time are always agenda favorites.
As an added option to the 2-day event, two other training programs for trauma professionals were offered in the same location just prior to the Users Conference. For the third year, AAAM offered its AAAM Scaling Course on Tuesday & Wednesday prior to the users conference and a one-day Pre-Conference Collector Training session was presented on Wednesday.

DI to Provide Data Management Services for NTDB

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and Digital Innovation recently agreed to enhance their on-going business relationship. The ACS has selected DI to provide data management services for its National Trauma Data Bank for the next 10 years, with the options to extend.

(Review Press Release)

Annual NRCPR Users Group to Meets in San Diego

The American Heart Association's 2005 NRCPR Users Group Meeting was held on September 15 & 16 in sunny San Diego, California. The National Registry for CardioPulmonary Resuscitation annual two-day event provides the opportunity for representatives of member facilities to meet discuss critical issues regarding in-house resuscitations.

(More Users Group Information)

Welcome New Collector Users

Once again, DI is pleased to welcome and thank our new clients. During the past several months many new facilities have joined the Collector Trauma Registry user base, and DI also welcomed users of the NTRACS software.

Click here to see a list of new users
(Updated Quarterly)

DI Presents 2nd Annual Scholarship Awards

Two Maryland high school seniors have been selected to receive The Dr. William J. Sacco Award for Excellence in Applied Mathematics" for 2005. Established by Dr. John F. Kutcher, Jr., DI President & CEO, the award was named in honor of Dr. Kutcher's mentor and friend, and in recognition of Dr. Sacco's many accomplishments and lifelong dedication to the field of applied mathematics. Dr. Sacco has worked in the mathematics and science arena since the 1950's, and has been a teacher and mentor to scores of young mathematicians along the way.

A full article on Dr. Sacco and the foundation of the award can be found in the Summer 2004 issue of The Difference.

Deadline for 2005 NTDB Data Submission Draws Near

DI's Collector Trauma Registry clients are invited to participate in the American College of Surgeons annual NTDB call for Data. Software to download data from the Collector Trauma Registry to NTDB is FREE! Users must notify DI of their intent to participate by March 7, 2005.  Click here to request a Participation Agreement or to receive more information.

DI Announces Strategic Business Agreement with the American College of Surgeons

Recent talks between the ACS and DI have resulted in exciting news for the trauma industry. Read how these industry-leading organizations plan to take trauma research and software into the future. (Read More...)