Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Committee Meeting Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Agenda

This meeting will be conducted live and virtually through Microsoft Teams.

To access the online meeting, click on the link below and register to receive the online meeting link. Meeting links are also posted to the GETAC webpage.
Registration for public comment must be completed no later than 5:00 P.M., August 14, 2022.

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Eddie Martin, EMT-P, Chair
Judge Mike DeLoach, Ryan Matthews, LP, Council Liaisons
Joseph Schmider, Jorie Klein, RN, DSHS

Call to Order/Roll Call – Eddie Martin, EMT-P, Chair

Reading of the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Vision and Mission Statements – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

GETAC Vision:
A unified, comprehensive, and effective Emergency Healthcare System.

GETAC Mission:
To promote, develop, and advance an accountable, patient-centered Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System.

Welcome and Introductions – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

Review and Approval of the May 25, 2022 Minutes – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

GETAC Chair comments – Alan Tyroch, MD, GETAC Chair

EMS-Trauma Systems update – Jorie Klein, MSN, MHA, BSN, RN, EMS-Trauma Systems Director; Joseph Schmider, State EMS Director

EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership update – Sam Vance, MHA, LP

Discussion and possible action of the following items – Committee Members

1. Wall Time Joint Task Force with the Medical Directors Committee for a consensus paper on wall times
2. Medication and supply shortages discussion – Eric Epley
3. Wristband project discussion
4. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Board topic open for public comment
5. Items to be placed on the agenda for next EMS Committee meeting

General Public Comment (Comment time may be limited at Chair’s discretion.)

Announcements – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

Next meeting date – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

Adjournment – Eddie Martin, EMT-P

Public Comment: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) welcomes public comments pertaining to topics related to Emergency Health Care. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this process by providing written public comment to DSHS by emailing Crystal.Beard@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 P.M., August 14, 2022. Please include your name and either the organization you are representing or that you are speaking as a private citizen. Written comments are limited to three minutes and will be read during the meeting for consideration by the Council. The request must contain your name, the name of the organization you represent or that you are speaking as a private citizen, and your direct phone number.

Public comment is limited to three minutes. Speakers must state their name, affiliation, and on whose behalf they are speaking. Public members who are using handouts are asked to provide an electronic copy in accessible pdf format that will be distributed by DSHS staff to Council members, state staff, and for public distribution. Handouts are limited to two pages of documentation (paper size: 8.5” by 11”, one side only). Handouts must be emailed to DSHS no later than 5:00 P.M., August 14, 2022, and include the name of the person who will be commenting.

Note: These procedures may be revised at the discretion of DSHS.

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Jorie Klein, DSHS, 512-535-8538, or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov.

People with disabilities who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aids or services should contact Crystal Beard at 737-270-0202 or Crystal.Beard@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.