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Index of EMS-Trauma Systems Policies

(u) denotes updated policy
*No number assigned.

EMS Policies - Numerical Order

Number	Title
* -A	CE Approved by Other Accrediting Agencies
P2020-B	Acceptable CPR Documentation
P2022-A	EMS Education Programs –out of state courses
P2022-B	EMS Education Programs – clinical/field and skills proficiency requirements clarification
P2025-A	Recognized EMS Instructor Acceptable Course

EMS Provider Policies

Title	Number	Summary
Guidance Document Regarding Air Ambulance Staffing	G2016-A	The department is providing this guidance to address the credentials of staff that deliver patient care on a rotor wing air ambulance.
EMS Vehicle Construction	Policy 2017-A	EMS vehicles must meet a minimum national ambulance vehicle body type, dimension, and safety criteria standards as approved by the department.

Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Title Order

Title	Number	Summary
Essential Criteria Deficiencies	TS-03-A	Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance".
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Trauma Facilities	TS-02-B	The presence of mid-levels does not meet the requirement for the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
RACs: Participation Responsibilities	TS-01-C	RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways.
RACs: Regional Trauma Treatment Protocols	TS-01-A	Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals.
Trauma Facility Designation: HB3588 & Undesignated Facilities in Active Pursuit of Designation	TS-04-A	Undesignated facilities may meet certain "active pursuit of designation" obligations in order to quality for HB3588 funding.
Trauma Facility Designation Process for Children's Hospitals	TS-03-B	The process by which children’s hospitals in Texas may achieve Levels I, II, or III trauma designation status.

Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Numerical Order

Number	Title	Summary
TS-01-A	RACs: Regional Trauma Treatment Protocols	Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals.
TS-01-C	RACs: Participation Responsibilities	RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways.
TS-02-B	Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Trauma Facilities	The presence of mid-levels does not meet the requirement for the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
TS-03-A	Essential Criteria Deficiencies	Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance".
TS-03-B	Trauma Facility Designation Process for Children's Hospitals	The process by which children’s hospitals in Texas may achieve Levels I, II, or III trauma designation status.
TS-04-A	Trauma Facility Designation: HB3588 & Undesignated Facilities in Active Pursuit of Designation	Undesignated facilities may meet certain "active pursuit of designation" obligations in order to quality for HB3588 funding.