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State of Colorado R egional E mergency Medical and T rauma A dvisory C ouncils

State of Colorado R egional E mergency Medical and T rauma A dvisory C ouncils. 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.

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State of Colorado R egional E mergency Medical and T rauma A dvisory C ouncils

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  1. State of Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Councils

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

  3. RETAC - A Brief History • EMS Funding bill of 1989 • SB 034 • Trauma System Formed in 1995 • SB 95-076 • Integrated EMTS System passed in 2000 • Created SEMTAC and RETACs • SB 180 CRS 25-3.5-704

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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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  9. 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

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

  11. 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

  12. 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

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

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

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