EMTS - A Brief History EMS Act of 1973 – Beginning of EMS in Colorado EMS Funding bill of 1989 SB 034 Trauma System Formed in 1995 SB ATAC’s Integrated EMTS System passed in 2000 Created SEMTAC and RETACs SB 180 CRS

SEMTAC State Emergency Medical & Trauma Advisory Council Appointed 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)

RETACs Are “Local Advisory Councils” Formed by the Board of County Commissioners in each county Bridge EMS system development with trauma systems development RETACs coordinate and advise

Colorado’s 11 RETACs RETAC Funding Disbursement is governed by statute All 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 RETAC Largest RETAC in the State 17,453 square miles 9 County Consortium of EMTS providers Jackson Larimer Logan Morgan Phillips Sedgwick Washington Weld Yuma

Northeast Colorado RETAC HPREMSC, NE ATAC Local meetings with BOCC RETAC 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/Responsibilities Biennial 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 council Annual budget and accounting reports

Accomplishments of the NCRETAC Cohesive group of providers with common goals Needs assessment in 2002 Recommendations Education and training for providers Provide a web presence to improve communication and share information Mass Casualty planning and response Coordinated processes to eliminate redundancy Grants consolidation between entities Trauma Center collaboration

NCRETAC Structure 501c3 BOCC appointed council Bylaws Coordinator (Executive Secretary)

RETAC Coordinators Responsible for Day-to-day operations of RETAC Facilitate Meetings Facilitate communication between EMS Agencies, Hospitals and the State EMTS Section Provide Technical Assistance Coordinate projects to provide meaningful results Understand the local area they serve Most have medical background Coordinate with local EMS and Trauma System Stakeholders Facilitate 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 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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