Governor's EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Agenda

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

Friday, June 9, 2023
8:00 AM
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.

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

Roll Call

Review and Approval of March 9, 2023, 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
  4. GETAC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Draft Document
  5. GETAC Strategic Plan Update
  6. Texas System Performance Improvement Plan and PI Task Force Update
  7. Pediatric Rural Trauma Education Quality Initiatives
  8. Rules for Senate Bill (SB) 422
    1. SB 422 rule making relates to the authority of certain military service members to engage in a business or occupation in the State of Texas.
    2. Proposed rule change: Texas Administrative Code Title 25, Subchapter F. Licensure Exemptions, Rule §1.81 Recognition of Out-of-State License of a Military Service Member or Military Spouse
  9. Action Items

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

  1. 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
  2. Discussion of Rural Priorities
  3. Discussion and possible actions on initiatives, programs, and potential research that might improve the Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System in Texas.
  4. GETAC Stakeholder and Final Public Comments:
    1. Texas EMS Trauma Acute Care Foundation (TETAF)
    2. Public Comments 

Announcements

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 comments 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 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.