EMTS - A Brief HistoryEMS Act of 1973 – Beginning of EMS in ColoradoEMS Funding bill of 1989

SB 034Trauma System Formed in 1995

SB 95-076ATAC’s

Integrated EMTS System passed in 2000Created SEMTAC and RETACs

SB 180 CRS 25-3.5-704

SEMTACState Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory

CouncilAppointed by Governor to advise Colorado

Department of Public Health & Environment on statewide EMTS issues

Provides a diverse representation from across the state

SEMTAC develops Rules and Regulations advisory to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE)

RETACsAre “Local Advisory Councils”Formed by the Board of County

Commissioners in each countyBridge EMS system development

with trauma systems developmentRETACs coordinate and advise

Colorado’s 11 RETACsRETAC Funding

Disbursement is governed by statuteAll RETAC’s Receive $75,000

(requirement is greater than 5 counties)In addition all RETAC’s Receive funds based on

geography, $15,000 per county in the RETAC.All RETACs provide funding at the local, County,

and Regional level for varied projects

Northeast Colorado RETACLargest RETAC in the State

17,453 square miles9 County Consortium of EMTS providers

JacksonLarimerLoganMorganPhillipsSedgwickWashingtonWeldYuma

Northeast Colorado RETACHPREMSC, NE ATAC

Local meetings with BOCCRETAC formation based on

community meetings with providers and BOCC in the 9 County Region.

Based on patient flow patterns and pre-existing relationships that span decades

Statewide Patient Flow

Metro Patient Flow

RETAC – Roles/ResponsibilitiesBiennial Plan

Statutory Requirement, Template from State.

15 Components of an EMTS system and is based on the State of Colorado’s EMTS strategic plan.

Developed by the councilAnnual budget and accounting reports

Accomplishments of the NCRETACCohesive group of providers with common goalsNeeds assessment in 2002

RecommendationsEducation and training for providersProvide a web presence to improve communication

and share informationMass Casualty planning and responseCoordinated processes to eliminate redundancyGrants consolidation between entitiesTrauma Center collaboration

NCRETAC Structure501c3BOCC appointed councilBylawsCoordinator (Executive

Secretary)

RETAC CoordinatorsResponsible for

Day-to-day operations of RETACFacilitate MeetingsFacilitate communication between EMS Agencies, Hospitals

and the State EMTS SectionProvide Technical AssistanceCoordinate projects to provide meaningful resultsUnderstand the local area they serveMost have medical backgroundCoordinate with local EMS and Trauma System StakeholdersFacilitate Local and Regional Planning processes that affect

patient care everyday

RETAC Biennial Plan Goals for 2007 – 2009 Education/Training

The Northeast Colorado Regional EMS/Trauma Advisory Council shall assist funding EMTS provider agencies and EMTS providers in obtaining Continuing Medical Education that can both develop professional and personal growth as it relates to the EMTS System and shall collaborate with local and regional efforts to enhance injury prevention activities.

Sub-Committee Front Range Community College Aims Community College Thompson Valley EMS Morgan Community College Northeastern Junior College High Plains Regional EMS Council Training Group

Projects Funding for EMTS Courses Funding for specialty courses Annual Trauma Conference Annual Advanced Life Support refresher training. Funding for county injury prevention projects Terrorism Awareness Courses

RETAC Biennial Plan Goals for 2007 – 2009 Communications

The Northeast Colorado RETAC shall have as a continuing goal to develop and strengthen the lines of communication between Provider Agencies, Hospital Facilities, State of Colorado EMTS, State Emergency Medical/Trauma Advisory Council, Medical Direction, Boards of County Commissioners and other elected officials the NCRETAC board of directors.

Sub-Committee Pam Monsees; Director Morgan Communications Randy Lesher; Chief, Thompson Valley EMS Donovan Ehrman; Trauma Outreach Director, Banner Health, (North Colorado Medical Center)

Objectives The Northeast Colorado RETAC shall investigate strategies to improve communications and

information dissemination between the Board of Directors and the RETAC paid staff. The Northeast Colorado RETAC shall maintain the Web page information systems to continue to

provide information to the EMTS providers and board members in the NCRETAC service area. The Northeast Colorado RETAC shall develop strategies to improve communications between elected

officials and the NCRETAC board.

RETAC Biennial Plan Goals for 2007 – 2009 Mass Casualty

To enhance Mass Casualty planning and exercises throughout the Northeast Colorado RETAC and collaborate with the provider entities in providing liaison support to include but not limited to the Northeast All Hazards Steering Committee and the Plains To Peaks RETAC.

Sub-Committee Christie Winckler; Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Melissa Memorial Hospital Lori McDonald, Trauma Program Director, Poudre Valley Health Systems Donovan Ehrman, Trauma Outreach Director, Banner Health Connie Conour; Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Sterling Regional Medical Center Jodi Kramer, Trauma Nurse Coordinator, Wray Community District Hospital Dave Bressler; Director, Weld County Paramedics

Objectives To support and disseminate information to the Northeast All Hazards Region and the Northeast OEM

in regards to mass casualty planning. Advise the steering committee of the NEAHR in applying for funds through the Homeland Security

Grant to provide Mass Casualty exercises and training to standardize the Mass Casualty Response. Advise and assist where needed Mass Casualty, Disaster Planning and exercises with the EMTS

community. Set aside funds as a contingency plan for a mass casualty training equipment trailer. Provide a method for updating regional Mass Casualty Plan either through a 3rd party funded by All

Hazards or the NCRETAC Coordinator in collaboration with the Plains to Peaks Coordinator. Investigate the need for common MCI annexes in existing disaster plans for facilities. If there is a need

and a desire to standardize MCI annexes then the subcommittee will develop standards that can be incorporated into the MCI annexes in the disaster plans for facilities.

RETAC Biennial Plan Goals for 2007 - 2009 Needs Assessment

The Northeast Colorado RETAC shall have as a goal to participate in statewide needs assessment project for the RETAC’s.

Sub-Committee Dave Bressler; Director, Weld County Paramedics Donovan Ehrman; Trauma Outreach Director, Banner Health Randy Lesher; Chief, Thompson Valley EMS

Objectives NCRETAC Representation by Needs Assessment Subcommittee members or

council and coordinator at state planning meetings for needs assessment development.

Submit letter of Commitment to the State Regarding Needs Assessment Participate in Key Processes to develop statewide needs assessment

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