Serving the Texas Trauma & Emergency Health Care Community
SERVICES
TETAF has an outstanding team of credentialed surveyors trained to provide trauma, stroke, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and maternal care designation surveys throughout Texas.
EDUCATION
TETAF offers a variety of educational opportunities throughout the year and is an approved provider of continuing nursing education and EMS continuing education.
ADVOCACY
TETAF provides testimony, advises lawmakers and actively pursues legislation to provide the best trauma and emergency health care for all Texans.
COVID-19 and TETAF Surveys
As TETAF continues to monitor COVID-19, the needs of our hospital partners and surveyors are our top priority. The TETAF and Texas Perinatal Services leadership has determined it would be in the best interest and safety of all to postpone all surveys scheduled through May 1, 2020.
TETAF and Texas Perinatal Services leadership will continue to actively monitor the status of COVID-19 through daily calls with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and other organizations. TETAF will follow any recommended actions and adapt practices as needed.
Our survey coordinators will work to reschedule your survey at a later date. No rescheduling fee will be charged by TETAF. According to DSHS, designations will be extended as needed during the COVID-19 response and until we move back to normal operations.
TETAF and Texas Perinatal Services welcome you to contact us personally to discuss your concerns.
Kathy Clayton - Survey Coordinator kclayton@tetaf.org
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COVID-19 Updates
TETAF News Updates
Next Meeting of the TETAF Board of Directors
The next quarterly meeting of the TETAF Board of Directors will be Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 p.m. via video conference.
DSHS Releases Timeline for Trauma Rule Revisions
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has released a timeline for the trauma rule revisions. View the timeline here.
Visit the Office of EMS-Trauma Systems website for additional information regarding trauma rules and stroke rules.
Texas Perinatal Services Program Now Scheduling Maternal Care Surveys – Save $500!
TETAF's Texas Perinatal Services Program, an approved surveying entity by the Texas Department of State Health Services, is now taking requests for both NICU and maternal care surveys.
We have a large team of surveyors available and will work with your facility to accommodate your preferred dates.
In addition to our already low, nonprofit pricing, hospitals booking their first maternal care survey may be eligible for a $500 discount. Contact TETAF for details.
Upcoming TOPIC Courses
Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Course
Interested in attending TOPIC? The next scheduled courses in Texas will be held on May 20 in Austin, July 9 in Arlington, August 19 in Austin, September 3 in Arlington, and November 21 during the Texas EMS Conference.
For more details and to register, click here.
Download the Latest Impact Report
TETAF has released the 2018-2019 Impact Report, detailing the actions and accomplishments of the foundation over the past few years.
Download the full report for an update on service lines, educational outreach, advocacy and financials.
News Briefs
Six Leaders Elected to TETAF Board of Directors
TETAF welcomes three new individuals and three returning members to the TETAF Board of Directors after an election held by the General Assembly. The General Assembly is comprised of two…
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The Office of EMS Trauma Systems is asking EMS providers to submit an affidavit to attest that a good faith effort was made to submit calendar year (CY) 2018 emergency…
Read More »Governor Appoints Five to the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council
Five Texans accept new roles to the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC). Three of the appointees have served in vital positions with TETAF. Governor Greg Abbott appointed Dudley…
Read More »Upcoming TOPIC Courses
Trauma Outcomes and Performance Improvement Courses February 27, 2019, Austin, Texas with the GETAC Committees Level IV TOPIC, February 18, Austin, with GETAC 8 am – 12 noon May 2,…
Read More »RAC R Trains 700 at Santa Fe ISD to Stop the Bleed!
Member Spotlight: East Texas Gulf Coast RAC In 2016, the East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council (RAC-R) committed grant funds to purchase Stop the Bleed Kits to place…
Read More »Get Ready for the 2019 Legislative Session!
The 2019 legislative session is right around the corner and that means it's time for YOU to get involved! Step 1: VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. On Monday,…
Read More »Program Highlight
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“This was my third trauma survey and it was by far the most informative. [The surveyor] really assisted me with understanding the DSHS trauma requirements.”
Childress Regional Medical Center
"The surveyor was great. I learned so much during the survey process from her."
Little River Hospital Rockdale
“Definitely a great educational opportunity with a very knowledgeable surveyor.”
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
“[Our surveyor] was very thorough in her evaluation process; open and honest. Gave feedback that will help our trauma program continue to grow.”