Index of EMS-Trauma Systems Policies

Number

Title

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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

Recognized EMS Instructor Acceptable Course

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.

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.

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.