Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) EMS Education Committee Meeting (DSHS)

June 8, 2023 - 9:00 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)
EMS Education Committee Meeting
Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Thursday, June 8, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, Phoenix Central Ballroom
6505 N Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78752

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 – Macara Trusty, LP, 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 March 8, 2023, Meeting Minutes – Macara Trusty, LP, 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. Open Enrollment Paramedic Program Update
    1. Open Enrollment Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Program – Macara Trusty, LP, Chair
  2. Review EMS education requirements from Texas Administrative Code, Title 25, Chapter 157, Subchapter C. Emergency Medical Services Training and Course Approval for all levels of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. – Macara Trusty, Chair
    1. Section 157.32 Emergency Medical Services Training and Course Approval
    2. Section 157.38 Continuing Education
    3. Section 157.40 Paramedic Licensure
  3. Initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve EMS Education in Texas (Performance Improvement Obj: not identified, Strategy: not identified) – Macara Trusty, LP, Chair
    1. Bridge courses/Advanced Placement: Emergency Care Attendant (ECA) to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), EMT to AEMT, AEMT to Paramedic
    2. Advanced Education Program Skills Sheets
  4. Update on the GETAC Strategic Plan – Macara Trusty, LP, Chair
  5. Pediatric Trauma System Assessment Score Status of Pediatric Trauma System Development in the US
  6. National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative
  7. Initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve EMS Education
  8. Texas System Performance Improvement Plan and recommended outcome measures specific to EMS

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, LP, Chair

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

Next meeting date – Macara Trusty, LP, Chair

Adjournment – Macara Trusty, LP, 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 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 of 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, 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, 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.