Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) 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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Call to Order – Alan Tyroch, MD, Chair

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

Review and Approval of May 26, 2022 Minutes

1. Chair Report and Discussion
2. State Reports:
   1. Center for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
   2. EMS/Trauma Systems Section
   3. Texas EMS and Trauma Registry
3. GETAC Committee Reports:
   1. Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport Committee
   2. Cardiac Care Committee
   3. Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee
   4. Emergency Medical Services Committee
   5. EMS Education Committee
   6. EMS Medical Directors Committee
   7. Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee
   8. Pediatric Committee
   9. Stroke Committee
   10. Trauma Systems Committee

Discussion, public comment, and possible action on the following items:
(Public comment time may be limited at Chair’s discretion.)

4. GETAC Members and Committees professional behavior
5. GETAC Council Members and Conflict of Interest Review
6. Discussion, review, and recommendations for initiatives that instill a culture of safety for responders and the public with a focus on operations and safe driving practices
7. Trauma Rule Amendments Recommendations – Update
8. Discussion of Rural Priorities
9. Discussion and possible actions on initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve the Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System in Texas.
10. GETAC Stakeholders Reports:
    1. Texas EMS, Trauma, and Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)
    2. EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership
    3. Texas Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Council
    4. Texas Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (TX CARES)
    5. Texas Suicide Prevention Council
    6. Stop the Bleed Texas Coalition
    7. Statewide Wristband Project

Announcements

Final Public Comments

Next meeting dates

Adjournment - Alan Tyroch, MD, Chair

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., Aug. 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., Aug. 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.