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

Agenda

EMS Education Committee Workgroup Meeting
Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC)
Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Friday, February 3rd, 2023
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Cy Fair Fire Department
10710 Telge Road
Houston, TX 77095

This meeting will be conducted live and virtually through Zoom.

Virtual meeting links are posted to the GETAC webpage at
www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/governors-ems-trauma-advisory-council.

Macara Trusty, LP, Chair
Lucille Maes, LP, Taylor Ratcliff, MD, Council Liaisons
Mattie Mendoza, Joseph Schmider, DSHS

Call to Order/Roll Call – Macara Trusty, LP, Chair

 Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements – Committee Members

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 November 2022 Meeting Minutes – Macara Trusty, Chair

Discussion and possible action on the following items – Committee Members

1. Review continuing education requirements from Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Chapter 157 for all levels of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, including (Performance Improvement Objective: not identified, Strategy: not identified) – Macara Trusty, Chair
   1. 157.40 Licensed Paramedic
   2. 157.38 Continuing Education
2. High School EMT Program Guidance Document Project

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

Summary of action items for GETAC meeting report – Committee Members Announcements – Macara Trusty, Chair

Review and list agenda items for next meeting – Macara Trusty, Chair

Next meeting date – Macara Trusty, Chair

Adjournment – Macara Trusty, 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 comments to DSHS by emailing Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 PM, January 30, 2023. 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 and 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 PM, January 30, 2023, 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, at 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 Jorie Klein at 512-535-8538 or Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made