State of the State Colorado 2016 The purpose of this presentation is to: Introduce our staff, explain who we are, and describe what we do as an organization and individually Highlight what the department has accomplished recently Attempt to predict the future
Who are we? Grace Sandeno, Trauma Section Manager Martin Duffy, Trauma System Specialist Eileen Brown, Stroke and STEMI Coordinator Samantha Meza, Administrative Assistant
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Executive branch of the government Responsible for enforcing laws promulgated by the legislative branch of the government Works with the Board of Health which has the authority to promulgate rules for the trauma system
CDPHE cont. The department is responsible for enforcing rules based on the state laws. The division offers technical assistance and education to maintain designation status The division provides a documented public review process
Civics Lesson Legislature makes laws Colorado Board of Health makes rules based on those laws CDPHE enforces rules and provides technical assistance
Emergency Medical and Trauma Services (EMTS players) SEMTAC – State Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Advisory Council RETAC – Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils
Currently - 82 Designated Trauma Facilities in Colorado 3 Level I, 1 RPTC (pediatric level I) 13 Level II 21 Level III 40 Level IV 4 Level V
Emergency Medical and Trauma Service Players Constituents: General Public/Patients EMS Agencies, EMS Providers, Medical Directors, EMS Educators/Training Centers Trauma Centers: Administrators,Trauma Coordinators, MDs, CEOs, Injury Prevention Air Medical Community
What has trauma been up to? Online designation application Data collection from Level IV and Vs Facility and pre-hospital agency list Data dictionary revision Inclusion criteria Expanded scope of care
What else have we been up to? Chapter 1 rule revision Fee changes National Association of EMS Officials EMS for Children Stroke and STEMI
It’s Busy Trauma Registry data repository and new vendors in the state. Not just cdm State reviewer course Look at data from Free Standing Emergency Departments (FSED) and non-designated facilities Rule revision Chapter 3 for level’s III-V Revision of quality section formerly section 308
Online Designation Application https://www.hfemsd3.dphe.state.co.us/CEMSISWeb_Startup/page0000Login.aspx
Data Collection Level IV and V https://www.hfemsd3.dphe.state.co.us/CEMSISWeb_Startup/page0000Login.aspx
Facility and pre-hospital agency list https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/trauma-registry-manual
Expanded Scope of Care Scope of care Clinical platform Part time/full time coverage Mandatory transfer Rule change What’s next?