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

June 7, 2023 - 10:30 am

DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom
6505 N Interstate 35 Austin, TX
78752
United States

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

 Wednesday, June 7, 2023 
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom
6505 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78752

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

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

Belinda Waters, RN, Chair 
Cassie Potvin, RN, Kate Remick, MD, Council Liaisons
Joseph Schmider, Jorie Klein, RN, DSHS

Call to Order/Roll Call – Belinda Waters, RN, Chair

Reading of the GETAC Vision and Mission Statements – Belinda Waters, 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.

GETAC Pediatric Committee’s Statement of Purpose: 
To work collaboratively with entities involved in prehospital and emergency pediatric care, to promote pediatric injury and illness prevention, and to improve the outcomes of our vulnerable pediatric patients by developing evidenced based strategies for high-quality practice in order to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care. 

Review and Approval of March 7, 2023, Meeting Minutes – Belinda Waters, Chair

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

Discussion and possible action on the following items:

  1. Committee liaison assignments and reports:
    1. Air Medical and Specialty Care Transport – Tabitha Selvester, RN
    2. Emergency Medical Services – Sam Vance, LP
    3. EMS Education – Charles Jaquith, LP
    4. Injury Prevention and Public Education – Christi Thornhill, RN, DNP
    5. EMS Medical Directors – Erin Lincoln, MD, EMT-P
    6. Stroke – Crissie Richardson, RN
    7. Trauma Systems – Belinda Waters, RN
    8. Regional Advisory Council Chairs – Ron Mlcak, PhD
    9. Disaster Preparedness and Response – Crissie Richardson, RN
    10. Cardiac Committee – Karen Rhodes, RN
  2. Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Self-Assessment Discussion and Recommendations
  3. Trauma System Performance Improvement Plan and pediatric outcome measures
  4. Pediatric Trauma System Assessment Score Discussion and Recommendations
  5. Stakeholder Report: EMS for Children (EMSC) State Partnership and Innovation and Improvement Center update – Sam Vance, LP
  6. Update of efforts in Texas School Districts and other entities by committee members for “Stop the Bleed” training – Christine Reeves
  7. Update on Pediatric Concussion/Head Injury Education initiative with GETAC Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee – Jessica Naiditch, MD
  8. Update on Magnet/Battery Ingestion initiative with GETAC Injury Prevention and Public Education Committee – Tabitha Sylvester, RN
  9. Update on Pediatric Stroke Protocols initiative with the GETAC Stroke Committee – Crissie Richardson, RN
  10. Workgroup with the GETAC Disaster Committee for the development of pediatric disaster protocols/guidelines for non-pediatric hospitals – Sam Vance, LP
  11. Initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve pediatric emergency healthcare in Texas – Belinda Waters, RN, Chair

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

Summary of action items for GETAC meeting report – Committee Members

Announcements – Belinda Waters, Chair

Review and list agenda items for next meeting – Belinda Waters, Chair

Next meeting date – Belinda Waters, Chair

Adjournment – Belinda Waters, 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 Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov no later than 5:00 PM, June 2, 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, 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, June 2, 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, 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 Jorie.Klein@dshs.texas.gov at least 72 hours before the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.