State of Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils

SEMTAC State Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council Council appointed by Governor to advise CDPHE on issues Provides a diverse representation from across the state

RETAC - A Brief History EMS Funding bill of 1989 –SB 034 Trauma System Formed in 1995 –SB Integrated EMTS System passed in 2000 –Created SEMTAC and RETACs –SB 180 CRS

RETAC - A Brief History Meant to be the local version of SEMTAC Formed by the counties Facilities and Emergency Medical Service Agencies major players Differing Levels of Trauma Centers

RETAC - A Brief History 11 Regional Councils formed Formation based on Patient flow and common interests Most merged preexisting EMS and Trauma councils formed at the local level Local input and decisions

RETAC - Roles Each Local Council Determines priorities Maintains Local Control CQI – Continuous Quality Improvement Patient Flow patterns Patient destination Policies Biennial Plan –Covers 15 Components

RETAC - Roles Receive advise from local EMS/ES Councils Give advise to SEMTAC and CDPHE –Patient Care –EMT Certification –Data Collection

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RETAC Funding Disbursement is governed by statute All RETAC’s Receive $75,000 All RETAC’s Receive $15,000 per county All RETACs provide funding at the local, County, and Regional level for varied projects

RETAC Structure 501c3 Government Instrumentality Inter-Governmental Agreement Agreement with fiscal agent Each has advantages and is determined Locally

RETAC Structure RETACs are councils All have bylaws All are County (BOCC) Appointed Representatives All RETAC’s have Coordinators who are contractors or employees of the RETAC

RETAC Coordinators Oversee day-to-day operations of RETAC Facilitate Meetings Facilitate communication between EMS Agencies, Hospitals and the State EMS Section Provide Technical Assistance Coordinate projects to provide meaningful results

RETAC Coordinators Understand the local area they serve Most have medical background Attend Local EMS/ES council meetings Facilitate Local and Regional Planning processes

RETAC Programs Prevention Education Data Collection System evaluation and improvement (CQI) Grants