GETAC- Pediatrics Committee
Statement of Purpose
To work collaboratively with entities involved in prehospital and emergency pediatric care, to promote pediatric injury and illness prevention, and to improve the outcomes of our vulnerable pediatric patients by developing evidence-based strategies for high-quality practice in order to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.
Current Members
The Council appoints committees it considers necessary to perform its duties. Committees meet in conjunction with the quarterly GETAC meetings or as necessary to conduct committee business.
Council Liaisons: Cassie Campbell, RN; Katherine E. "Kate" Remick, M.D.
| Name | Affiliation | Location | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christi Thornhill, DNP, RN Committee Chair | Cook Children's Medical Center Trauma Program Director | Fort Worth, TX 76104 | 12/2025 |
| Belinda Waters, RN, CEN, CCRN Committee Vice-Chair | Covenant Children’s Hospital Pediatric ICU RN | Lubbock, TX 79410 | 12/2026 |
| Crystal Bassham, RN | Winkler County Memorial Hospital ACNO | Fort Stockton, TX 79735 | 12/2026 |
| Naomi Bastardo, RN | El Paso Children's Hospital ED Director | El Paso, TX 79936 | 12/2025 |
| Sondra Epley, RN | University Hospital Pediatric Burn Program & Trauma Resuscitation Unit Assistant Director | San Antonio, TX 78229 | 12/2025 |
| Leeanne Fagan, MD | UT Health Houston Physician | Houston, TX 77030 | 12/2025 |
| David Firenza, RN | Crane Memorial Hospital Education | Crane, TX 79730 | 12/2025 |
| Jendi Haug, MD | Baylor College of Medicine at Children's Christus Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician | San Antonio, TX 78207 | 12/2027 |
| Kathryn Kothari, MD | Baylor College of Medicine Assistant Professor - Pediatric Emergency Medicine Texas Children's Hospital Director of EMS | Houston, TX 77030 | 12/2026 |
| Erin Lincoln, MD, EMT-P | Dell Seton Medical Center Emergency Medicine Physician | Leander, TX 78641 | 12/2025 |
| Jessica Naiditch, MD | Dell Children’s Medical Center Trauma Medical Director | Austin, TX 78723 | 12/2025 |
| Crissie Richardson, RN | Premier ER & Urgent Care Regional Nurse Manager | Temple, TX 76502 | 12/2026 |
| Tabitha Selvester, RN | Full Spectrum Emergency Center | San Antonio, TX 78257 | 12/2027 |
| Sally Snow, RN | Independent Consultant - Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Nursing | Graham, TX 76450 | 12/2027 |
| Amy Tucker, RN | Parkland Health Trauma Outreach Education & Injury Prevention Coordinator/Pediatric Care Coordinator | Dallas, TX 75235 | 12/2025 |
| Samuel Vance, LP | Baylor College of Medicine Program Manager - EMS for Children State Partnership Grant | Houston, TX 77030 | 12/2025 |
Past Meetings
| August 2025 | Agenda | Report |
| June 2025 | Agenda | Report |
| March 2025 | Agenda | Report |
| November 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| August 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| June 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| March 2024 | Agenda | Report |
| November 2023 | Agenda | Report |
| August 2023 | Agenda | Report |
| June 2023 | Agenda | Report |
| March 2023 | Agenda | Report |
Committee Resources
- Child Physical Abuse (CPA) Screening/Management Toolkit (PDF)
- Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems (HTML)
Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series
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