Index of EMS-Trauma Systems Policies
(u) denotes updated policy
*No number assigned.
EMS Policies by Number Order
EMS Provider Policies
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Number |
Summary |
Accountability of EMS provider |
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Due to the increasing reliability of the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry for receiving run data from EMS Providers, the need for affidavits from EMS Providers will end. |
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The department is providing this guidance to address the credentials of staff that deliver patient care on a rotor wing air ambulance. |
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MD no longer required for AED use |
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The U.S. General Services Administration adopted new ambulance vehicle standards, KKK-A-1822-F Change Notice 8, which became effective on July 1, 2015. |
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EMS vehicles must meet a minimum national ambulance vehicle body type, dimension, and safety criteria standards as approved by the department. |
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The department is providing this guidance to address the policy that all approved EMS Education Program and Course teach and equip each program with Medical Anti-Shock Trousers (MAST). |
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Guidance regarding transmitting 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator equipment |
The current rule states that all MICU ambulances must be equipped with a transmitting 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator by January 1, 2020. |
Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Title Order
Title |
Number |
Summary |
Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance". |
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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. |
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RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways. |
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Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals. |
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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. |
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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. |
Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Numerical Order
Number |
Title |
Summary |
Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals. |
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RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways. |
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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. |
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Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance". |
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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. |
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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. |