Industry & TETAF News
Tune in to the EMS Agenda 2050 National Implementation Forum
The EMS Agenda 2050 National Implementation Forum will be broadcast live tomorrow from Washington, DC. Log-on to the webcast and join the nation-wide collaborative effort to implement a people-centered EMS...
Read More »Report: Hurricane Harvey's Fiscal Impact on State Agencies
The Legislative Budget Board today released their September report on the fiscal impact of Hurricane Harvey on state agencies. Fiscal years 2017 and 2018 actual expenditures through the end of...
Read More »Upcoming Legislative Hearings
As the legislature prepares for the 2019 legislative session, committees are beginning to meet regularly to hear from invited witnesses on issues of importance. BUDGET TETAF continues to be actively...
Read More »September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
In recent years, suicide prevention and mental health awareness have taken on a larger role in the Texas emergency healthcare community. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and TETAF...
Read More »Get to Know the TETAF Councils (Committees)
The current TETAF bylaws call for the establishment of five councils to support the work of, and make recommendations to, the Board of Directors. It is the intention of the...
Read More »DSHS Releases Hurricane Harvey After Action Report
The Department of State Health Services has released their Hurricane Harvey After Action Report (AAR). The AAR for Hurricane Harvey reflects a post-incident review of state-level public health and medical preparedness and...
Read More »Want to Serve on a GETAC Committee?
Applications to serve on a committee of the Governor's EMS & Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) will be accepted through September 24. The application form can be downloaded from the News/Features...
Read More »DSHS Announces Additional Trauma, Stroke Rule Revision Stakeholder Meetings
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has scheduled additional stakeholder meetings to review the state rules regarding trauma and stroke designation. These meetings are a continuation of the...
Read More »TETAF Board Meets for Strategic Planning
The TETAF Board of Directors met in Austin July 26-28 for a strategic planning session with consultants Gallegher Integrated Healthcare Strategies to continue the ongoing restructuring and advancement of the...
Read More »Educational Opportunity: ICD10 Trauma Injury Coding Course
UTMB is offering an ICD10 coding course September 15-16 in Galveston. The course provides trauma nurses, injury coders, and registrars with the knowledge and tools to ensure accurate and reliable...
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