Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting
2026-03-24 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Microsoft Teams Meeting
Hi everyone, You’re receiving this invitation because you previously expressed interest in the regional discussions around helicopter EMS utilization last year. The NCRETAC Board has now asked the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee to formally convene a Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force to continue that conversation in a collaborative way. The goal is simply to bring together clinicians, agencies, dispatch partners, trauma centers, and air medical programs to share perspectives and see whether there are opportunities to improve shared understanding, data visibility, and system performance across the region. If you know of others who would have valuable insight or interest in this topic, please feel free to forward the invitation to them. Thanks for your time and for contributing your perspective to the discussion.
From: Nick@ncretac.orgWhen: 10:00 – 10:30 March 24, 2026Subject: Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff MeetingLocation: Microsoft Teams Meeting
NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting
The NCRETAC Board, through the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee, is convening a Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force to bring together regional partners interested in strengthening shared understanding of how air medical resources are requested and used across our system. Many of you participated in early conversations on this topic last year, and this group provides an opportunity to continue that dialogue in a collaborative setting focused on clinical perspective, operational realities, and data-informed system learning. The intent is not to prescribe a single approach, but to explore whether there are opportunities to improve transparency, shared understanding, and performance visibility for the benefit of patients and the regional EMS system.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Brief introductions and acknowledgment of the preliminary regional discussions that took place last year regarding helicopter EMS utilization.
Purpose and Charter Overview
Overview of the Task Force charter, including purpose, objectives, scope of work, reporting structure under the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee, and expected deliverables.
Regional Perspective Discussion
Open discussion to share perspectives on how helicopter EMS is currently utilized across the region, including what is working well, where variability or uncertainty may exist, and insights from EMS agencies, dispatch centers, trauma partners, and air medical programs.
Data and Information Landscape
Discussion of current data sources and visibility related to helicopter requests, launches, cancellations, destinations, and outcomes, as well as potential gaps that may limit regional understanding of system performance.
Potential Areas of Task Force Work
If there is interest and perceived value, the Task Force could explore development of practical tools to support regional understanding and system improvement, such as:
* A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need, operational context, and system performance considerations
* A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns, operational performance, and clinical context indicators
* A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting why aircraft are requested
* A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations, destination hospitals, and geographic access to care
* A decision-support matrix describing factors commonly considered when requesting helicopter transport
These would be optional work products developed collaboratively if the Task Force believes they would be useful.
Next Steps and Participation
Discussion of meeting cadence, additional perspectives that may be helpful to include, and opportunities for participants to share information or materials that could inform the Task Force’s work.
Closing Reflections
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________________________________NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force Charter________________________________Purpose
The Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force is established by the Northeast Colorado Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (NCRETAC) to evaluate and improve the clinical utilization, request processes, data visibility, and performance monitoring of helicopter EMS (HEMS) services across the region.
This task force will support consistent, clinically appropriate, and data-informed use of air medical resources in alignment with patient needs, geographic realities, and system capacity. The task force will provide a collaborative forum for EMS agencies, medical directors, dispatch partners, trauma system stakeholders, and air medical programs to develop a shared understanding of regional HEMS utilization and identify opportunities for system improvement.
________________________________Scope of Work
The task force will focus on the following key areas:
* Evaluating current HEMS utilization patterns across the region
* Reviewing request and activation processes, including clinical indications, decision pathways, and interagency coordination
* Assessing available tracking mechanisms and data sources related to HEMS requests, responses, cancellations, and outcomes
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
* Reviewing regional policies, guidelines, and informal practices related to HEMS activation
* Examining variability in utilization and request processes across agencies or operational settings
* Identifying gaps in data availability, data quality, or performance reporting
* Developing recommendations to improve clinical decision support, documentation, tracking, and performance monitoring
* Promoting consistency, transparency, and shared understanding of best practices for helicopter EMS utilization
If there is interest and perceived value among participants, the task force may also explore development of practical tools to support regional understanding and system improvement, such as:
* A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need, operational context, and system performance considerations
* A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns and operational indicators
* A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting the primary drivers of helicopter requests
* A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations, transport destinations, and geographic access to care
* A decision-support matrix describing common clinical and operational factors considered when requesting helicopter transport
________________________________Authority
The task force is authorized by the NCRETAC Board of Directors through the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee to carry out its duties as outlined in this charter.
The task force shall make recommendations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee regarding its focus areas and proposed improvements to regional practice, data tracking, or system performance monitoring. The Committee may advance recommendations to the Board for consideration as appropriate.
The task force does not have authority to enter into contracts or make decisions on behalf of NCRETAC without prior Board approval.
________________________________Membership
* Chair: Appointed by the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee Chair. The chair is responsible for facilitating meetings, coordinating agendas, and reporting progress to the Committee.
* Members: Appointed by the Committee Chair based on relevant expertise, regional representation, and interest in the topic area.
Membership may include:
* EMS medical directors
* EMS agency leaders and frontline clinicians
* Dispatch and communications representatives
* Trauma system partners and hospital representatives
* Air medical program representatives
* Other subject-matter experts as appropriate
Minimum Size: Three members.
________________________________Meetings
* Frequency: Meetings will occur as needed to accomplish the objectives of the task force.
* Quorum: A simple majority of members is required for official decisions.
* Minutes: Meeting summaries will be documented and provided to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee for inclusion in committee reporting.
________________________________Reporting
• The task force chair provides updates to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee.
• Written or verbal reports summarize activities, findings, and recommendations for committee review and potential advancement to the Board of Directors.
________________________________Duration
This body is established as an ad hoc task force.
The task force will operate for a limited duration and will conclude upon completion of its objectives and submission of a final report or recommendations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee and the Board of Directors.
________________________________Amendments
This charter may be amended by a majority vote of the NCRETAC Board of Directors. Amendments take effect upon approval.
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Supervisors Bootcamp
2026-03-25 09:00 - 2026-03-26 17:00 | Morgan County Ambulance Service (830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO, United States), 830 E Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO, 80701, United States
Supervisors Bootcamp

Presented by Jon Politis, MPA, NRP
Sponsored by Northeast Colorado RETAC

📅 Date: March 25–26, 2026
🕗 Time: 0900–1700
📍 Location: East Point Building, 830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Supervisors Bootcamp: Transitioning from Provider to Leader
Promotion into a supervisory role is one of the most difficult transitions in emergency services. You are still expected to perform clinically, but now you are responsible for leading people — often former peers — while navigating conflict, accountability, and ethical pressures.
The Supervisors Bootcamp is a practical, scenario-driven leadership program built specifically for front-line EMS and fire/EMS leaders. This is operational leadership you can apply immediately on your next shift.
This program helps supervisors:

Establish credibility in a new leadership role
Lead former peers without alienation
Address performance issues fairly and defensibly
Apply a Just Culture framework appropriately
Conduct effective coaching and difficult conversations
Avoid common ethical and leadership pitfalls

What You’ll Learn
This 16-hour interactive bootcamp focuses on the real-world skills new supervisors need to lead effectively.

Followership to Leadership
The Dynamics of Leadership
Understanding Yourself
Emotional Intelligence “Gut Check”
What Followers Expect from Good Leaders
Role of the Supervisor
Introduction to Just Culture
Overview of Corrective Action
Coaching and Redirection 101
Crucial Conversations
Common Ethical Traps

Continue the Leadership Journey
Participants are strongly encouraged to continue their development in the Leadership Bootcamp on April 15–16, 2026, also hosted at the East Point Building in Fort Morgan.
While the Supervisors Bootcamp focuses on front-line leadership and day-to-day supervisory skills, the Leadership Bootcamp builds on these foundations and addresses:

Organizational culture development
Recruitment and retention strategy
Managing organizational change
Working effectively with boards and councils
Navigating political dynamics
Executive-level ethical dilemmas

Together, these two programs provide a comprehensive leadership development pathway for EMS professionals ready to grow beyond clinical excellence into sustainable organizational leadership.

Instructor
Jon Politis, MPA, NRP is a nationally respected emergency services leader and educator. Beginning in 1971, he has served in many capacities across EMS and fire service, including EMT, firefighter, ski patroller, paramedic, paramedic program director, state EMS official (VT and NY), EMS Chief, and Fire Chief.
He served on the Board of Directors of the National Registry of EMTs and the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions, has been a co-investigator on original research, and has authored numerous articles and professional texts.
In 1989, he led the Town of Colonie, NY, through a major systems change by consolidating six rescue squads into a single municipal EMS department. He served as Chief of the Town of Colonie EMS Department from 1989 to 2010. During his tenure, Colonie EMS received multiple national and regional awards, including New York State EMS Service of the Year.
In retirement, he served as the interim director of a community ambulance service and led them through a consolidation effort with a neighboring agency. He has also served as Chief of his community volunteer fire department. Jon is a highly sought-after educator and has presented at local and national conferences across the United States and Canada.

Details

Length:
16 Hours (2 Days)

Dates:
March 25–26, 2026 | 0900–1700

Audience:
EMS supervisors, aspiring supervisors, FTOs, company officers

Tuition:

Northeast Colorado Regional Participants: $25 refundable deposit (must use coupon code NCRETAC90 at checkout). Deposit refunded upon attendance.
Participants Outside the Northeast Colorado Region: $250 per person.

Instructor:
Jon Politis, MPA, NRP

Location:
East Point Building, 830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Registration & Contact
Reserve your seat today — space may be limited.
🔗 Register online:
📧 Questions: nick@ncretac.org
📞 Call: (970) 580-2668

CWBC Data Committee
2026-04-06 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-01 11:30 - 12:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116416418?pwd=[REDACTED]
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SEMTAC
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-09
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Nick Nudell, PhD(c), MS, MPhil, NRP
Executive Director
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NCRETAC Workforce Development & Support Committee
2026-04-14 09:00 - 09:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Colorado WB Coalition - Rural Implementation Committee V2
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
Colorado WB Coalition Rural Implementation Committee monthly meeting.
Please accept this new V2 invite starting 7/8/25 and remove previous invites. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone missing!
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NCRETAC MCI Committee
2026-04-14 11:00 - 11:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Leadership Bootcamp
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-16 | Morgan County Ambulance Service (830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO, United States), 830 E Platte Ave., Fort Morgan, CO, 80701, United States
Leadership Bootcamp

Presented by Jon Politis, MPA, NRP
Sponsored by Northeast Colorado RETAC

📅 Date: April 15–16, 2026
🕗 Time: 0900–1700
📍 Location: East Point Building, 830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Leadership Bootcamp: Surviving and Thriving as an Organizational Leader
Supervision is hard. Organizational leadership is different.
Executive leaders in emergency services operate under constant constraint — staffing shortages, compressed budgets, public accountability, board dynamics, political pressures, and the responsibility to shape culture while maintaining operational reliability.
The Leadership Bootcamp is designed for chiefs, directors, managers, and emerging executive leaders who want practical tools to build durable teams, strengthen culture, retain talent, and navigate the political realities of emergency services leadership.
This program helps leaders:

Build and sustain a positive organizational culture
Recruit and retain high-performing personnel
Lead change without eroding trust
Navigate board and council relationships effectively
Understand political dynamics and survive them
Recognize and manage leadership ethical dilemmas

Built on the Supervisors Bootcamp
This course is a natural next step for leaders who have completed the Supervisors Bootcamp (March 25–26, 2026). While the Supervisors Bootcamp focuses on front-line leadership and day-to-day supervisory skills, the Leadership Bootcamp expands into organizational leadership — culture, strategy, politics, governance relationships, and managing sustained change.

What You’ll Learn
This 16-hour bootcamp addresses the realities of organizational leadership and the skills required to lead through complexity, change, and politics:

Going for the Gold — The realities of leadership
Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships and Teams
Developing a Positive Organizational Culture
Recruiting and Keeping the Very Best
Getting Things Done — Managing change
Walking the Political Tightrope — Working with boards/councils
Leading and Surviving Organizational Change
Understanding the Political Dynamics of Leadership
Leadership Ethical Dilemmas
Contemporary Issues in Emergency Services Leadership

Instructor
Jon Politis, MPA, NRP is a nationally respected emergency services leader and educator. Beginning in 1971, he has served in many capacities across EMS and fire service, including EMT, firefighter, ski patroller, paramedic, paramedic program director, state EMS official (VT and NY), EMS Chief, and Fire Chief.
He served on the Board of Directors of the National Registry of EMTs and the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions, has been a co-investigator on original research, and has authored numerous articles and professional texts.
In 1989, he led the Town of Colonie, NY, through a major systems change by consolidating six rescue squads into a single municipal EMS department. He served as Chief of the Town of Colonie EMS Department from 1989 to 2010. During his tenure, Colonie EMS received multiple national and regional awards, including New York State EMS Service of the Year.
In retirement, he served as the interim director of a community ambulance service and led them through a consolidation effort with a neighboring agency. He has also served as Chief of his community volunteer fire department. Jon is a highly sought-after educator and has presented at local and national conferences across the United States and Canada.

Details

Length:
16 Hours (2 Days)

Dates:
April 15–16, 2026 | 0900–1700

Audience:
EMS chiefs, directors, managers, board-facing leaders, and emerging executive leaders

Tuition:

Northeast Colorado Regional Participants: $25 refundable deposit (must use coupon code NCRETAC90 at checkout). Deposit refunded upon attendance.
Participants Outside the Northeast Colorado Region: $250 per person.

Instructor:
Jon Politis, MPA, NRP

Location:
East Point Building, 830 E Platte Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701

Registration & Contact
Reserve your seat today — space may be limited.
🔗 Register online:
📧 Questions: nick@ncretac.org
📞 Call: (970) 580-2668

Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council Board of Directors
2026-04-21 12:00 - 14:00 | TVEMS, 4480 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
NCRETAC Board of Directors — April 2026 Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · 12:00 PM Mountain · Thompson Valley EMS HQ, 4480 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538

📄 April Board Packet — SharePoint ›

Date & Time
Tuesday, April 21, 202612:00 PM MountainLunch provided for in-person attendees

Location
Thompson Valley EMS Headquarters4480 Clydesdale PkwyLoveland, CO 80538

Attendance Form
Required for all attendees.
Complete Attendance Form ›

Remote Access — Microsoft Teams

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► Call to Order
► Public Comment
► County Updates

County Representation & Membership Roll Call
Use with county updates as a representation and attendance reminder

Jackson County
Aleigh ShoemakerCheryl FranzAlt: Monica Love

Larimer County
James Robinson (Vice President)Christine Dummer

Logan County
Brett Dowis (President)Jamie Groshans

Morgan County
Travis FreemanCassie Greene (Secretary)

Phillips County
Sara RingShana Metzger

Sedgwick County
Tasha HarrisBillie Carlson

Washington County
Collin PattersonRandy Benish

Weld County
Robert SchleichAlt: Darin DaltonPam HowesAlt: Cindy Joseph

Yuma County
Keriann Josh (Treasurer)Krista Terrell

I. Executive & Standing Reports

Executive Director Report
Lead: Executive Director Nick Nudell

Governance, policies, procedures, and board administration updates
Regional initiatives, partnerships, and strategic priorities
State and federal policy or legislative developments affecting the region
Executive actions, decisions needed, and items for future board consideration

SEMTAC Update
Lead: Chief Travis Freeman

Treasurer Report
Lead: Director Keriann Josh

Regional Medical Director Report
Lead: Dr. Josh Poles

Regional clinical priorities, protocol, and quality concerns
Physician engagement, EMPAC, and medical oversight coordination
Clinical issues requiring committee or board awareness

Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)
Chair: Dr. Jasjot Johar

Medical direction priorities and advisory issues for the region
Clinical governance, physician engagement, and specialty oversight needs
Recommendations for committee or board consideration

II. Committee Reports

Clinical & Professional Standards Committee
Chair: Keriann Josh

Clinical standards, protocol, and quality improvement priorities
Regional clinical programs, readiness initiatives, and implementation barriers
Education, competency, or practice issues requiring coordination
Recommendations or actions for board consideration

HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
Time-limited · Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards · Chair: Jennifer Landis

HEMS utilization patterns, activation practices, and operational concerns
Data gaps, performance measures, and evaluation priorities
Recommendations for practice, policy, or reporting structure

Education Committee
Chair: Pamela J. Howes

Regional education priorities, gaps, and training needs
Course delivery, access, and collaborative education opportunities
Recommendations to improve regional education capacity

Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee
Chair: James Robinson

Regional preparedness, coordination, and response planning priorities
Communications, situational awareness, and interagency integration issues
Recommendations to strengthen readiness and operational coordination

Health and Wellness Committee
Chair: Brett Dowis, Logan County

Provider health, wellness, and peer support priorities
Behavioral health resources, gaps, and support strategies
Recommendations to strengthen provider well-being across the region

Northeast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)
Team Lead: Jolissa Asmus

NCRPST development status, team building, and regional coordination progress
Peer support coverage, training, and deployment priorities
Needs or recommendations for committee and board awareness

Injury Prevention Committee
Chair: Jamie Groshans

Community risk reduction and injury prevention priorities
Public education, AED/CPR, and prevention programming updates
Recommendations to expand prevention impact and community engagement

Public Information, Education & Relations (PIER)
Chair: Travis Freeman

Public information, outreach, and stakeholder communication priorities
Community awareness, messaging, and public education efforts
Recommendations to strengthen visibility and external engagement

Workforce Development & Support Committee
Chair: Collin Patterson

Workforce recruitment, retention, and sustainability priorities
Training access, career pathways, and support needs
Recommendations to strengthen the regional EMS workforce pipeline

III. Board Planning & Look Ahead

Confirm April and May board agenda placeholders for budgeted committee proposals

► Adjourn

Upcoming Rule Revision Roundtable: Community Integrated Health Care Services (CIHCS)
2026-04-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85340339120?pwd=[REDACTED]
Dear stakeholders,
HFEMSD is hosting a rules revision roundtable discussion for 6 CCR 1011-3 – Standards for Community Integrated Health Care Service Agencies, related to the licensing of CIHCS Agencies. This rule revision is in response to the Sunset Report from Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) and the accompanying bill extending the program, Senate Bill 25-192. All interested parties and the public are invited and welcome to attend.
The second meeting will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1pm-3pm, and subsequently on the third Tuesday of each month until May 2026. All meetings can be attended remotely via Zoom. This second meeting will be held in a hybrid format, attendees can participate either in-person at the CDPHE campus or remotely via Zoom.
Use this Zoom link to join the meeting on September 16 at 1pm. If you’re attending in-person, join us in the Snow room at CDPHE’s main campus, at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, in Denver.
If you are interested in participating in updating 6 CCR 1011-3, please sign up to receive notice of each meetingand other important information related to this rule revision. Please share this link widely with other interested parties.
Meeting materials, including draft rules, will be made available in the public folder for this project. Notice prior to each meeting will be sent through the Division’s Health Facilities portal message system, the EMTS On the Go newsletter, and to the interested parties list.
If you have any questions or comments prior to the meeting, please contact Ash Jackson at ash.jackson@state.co.us or Alexandra Haas at alexandra.haas@state.co.us.
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Nick Nudell, PhD(c), MS, MPhil, NRP
Executive Director
(970) 580-2668 (Cell/WhatsApp)
nick@ncretac.org
ncretac.org
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Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting
2026-04-28 10:00 - 10:50, 2026-05-26 10:00 - 10:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting
The NCRETAC Board, through the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee, is convening a Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force to bring together regional partners interested in strengthening shared understanding of how air medical resources are requested and used across our system. Many of you participated in early conversations on this topic last year, and this group provides an opportunity to continue that dialogue in a collaborative setting focused on clinical perspective, operational realities, and data-informed system learning. The intent is not to prescribe a single approach, but to explore whether there are opportunities to improve transparency, shared understanding, and performance visibility for the benefit of patients and the regional EMS system.
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Brief introductions and acknowledgment of the preliminary regional discussions that took place last year regarding helicopter EMS utilization.
Purpose and Charter Overview
Overview of the Task Force charter, including purpose, objectives, scope of work, reporting structure under the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee, and expected deliverables.
Regional Perspective Discussion
Open discussion to share perspectives on how helicopter EMS is currently utilized across the region, including what is working well, where variability or uncertainty may exist, and insights from EMS agencies, dispatch centers, trauma partners, and air medical programs.
Data and Information Landscape
Discussion of current data sources and visibility related to helicopter requests, launches, cancellations, destinations, and outcomes, as well as potential gaps that may limit regional understanding of system performance.
Potential Areas of Task Force Work
If there is interest and perceived value, the Task Force could explore development of practical tools to support regional understanding and system improvement, such as:
* A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need, operational context, and system performance considerations
* A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns, operational performance, and clinical context indicators
* A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting why aircraft are requested
* A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations, destination hospitals, and geographic access to care
* A decision-support matrix describing factors commonly considered when requesting helicopter transport
These would be optional work products developed collaboratively if the Task Force believes they would be useful.
Next Steps and Participation
Discussion of meeting cadence, additional perspectives that may be helpful to include, and opportunities for participants to share information or materials that could inform the Task Force’s work.
Closing Reflections
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________________________________NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force Charter________________________________Purpose
The Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force is established by the Northeast Colorado Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (NCRETAC) to evaluate and improve the clinical utilization, request processes, data visibility, and performance monitoring of helicopter EMS (HEMS) services across the region.
This task force will support consistent, clinically appropriate, and data-informed use of air medical resources in alignment with patient needs, geographic realities, and system capacity. The task force will provide a collaborative forum for EMS agencies, medical directors, dispatch partners, trauma system stakeholders, and air medical programs to develop a shared understanding of regional HEMS utilization and identify opportunities for system improvement.
________________________________Scope of Work
The task force will focus on the following key areas:
* Evaluating current HEMS utilization patterns across the region
* Reviewing request and activation processes, including clinical indications, decision pathways, and interagency coordination
* Assessing available tracking mechanisms and data sources related to HEMS requests, responses, cancellations, and outcomes
Specific tasks include, but are not limited to:
* Reviewing regional policies, guidelines, and informal practices related to HEMS activation
* Examining variability in utilization and request processes across agencies or operational settings
* Identifying gaps in data availability, data quality, or performance reporting
* Developing recommendations to improve clinical decision support, documentation, tracking, and performance monitoring
* Promoting consistency, transparency, and shared understanding of best practices for helicopter EMS utilization
If there is interest and perceived value among participants, the task force may also explore development of practical tools to support regional understanding and system improvement, such as:
* A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need, operational context, and system performance considerations
* A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns and operational indicators
* A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting the primary drivers of helicopter requests
* A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations, transport destinations, and geographic access to care
* A decision-support matrix describing common clinical and operational factors considered when requesting helicopter transport
________________________________Authority
The task force is authorized by the NCRETAC Board of Directors through the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee to carry out its duties as outlined in this charter.
The task force shall make recommendations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee regarding its focus areas and proposed improvements to regional practice, data tracking, or system performance monitoring. The Committee may advance recommendations to the Board for consideration as appropriate.
The task force does not have authority to enter into contracts or make decisions on behalf of NCRETAC without prior Board approval.
________________________________Membership
* Chair: Appointed by the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee Chair. The chair is responsible for facilitating meetings, coordinating agendas, and reporting progress to the Committee.
* Members: Appointed by the Committee Chair based on relevant expertise, regional representation, and interest in the topic area.
Membership may include:
* EMS medical directors
* EMS agency leaders and frontline clinicians
* Dispatch and communications representatives
* Trauma system partners and hospital representatives
* Air medical program representatives
* Other subject-matter experts as appropriate
Minimum Size: Three members.
________________________________Meetings
* Frequency: Meetings will occur as needed to accomplish the objectives of the task force.
* Quorum: A simple majority of members is required for official decisions.
* Minutes: Meeting summaries will be documented and provided to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee for inclusion in committee reporting.
________________________________Reporting
• The task force chair provides updates to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee.
• Written or verbal reports summarize activities, findings, and recommendations for committee review and potential advancement to the Board of Directors.
________________________________Duration
This body is established as an ad hoc task force.
The task force will operate for a limited duration and will conclude upon completion of its objectives and submission of a final report or recommendations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee and the Board of Directors.
________________________________Amendments
This charter may be amended by a majority vote of the NCRETAC Board of Directors. Amendments take effect upon approval.
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NCRETAC HEMS SURVEY DUE!
2026-04-29 09:00 - 09:30
NCRETAC HEMS SURVEY DUE!​Good Afternoon! The Northeast Colorado RETAC is requesting your agencies assistance! ​We are requesting you, your peer, your employee’s, your co-responders, your fire departments, your EMS agencies,
​Good Afternoon!
The Northeast Colorado RETAC is requesting your agencies assistance! ​
We are requesting you, your peer, your employee’s, your co-responders, your fire departments, your EMS agencies, and your air agencies, and everyone in between to fill out a HEMS Air Medical Activation Survey!
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY!
There is no current survey option for hospital agencies, but is something this group may consider at a later date.
Don’t worry! It will take you less than 5 minutes!
This survey is being conducted to gather data on current processes used to activate and coordinate air medical resources across EMS, fire agencies, HEMS providers, and communications centers within the Northeast Colorado RETAC (NCRETAC) region. The information collected will be used to identify operational trends, system gaps, and opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and patient outcomes across the region.
This is a multidisciplinary survey designed to capture input from multiple disciplines within NCRETAC.
Our objective is to obtain accurate, relevant, and representative data that supports:
* Regional planning * Interagency coordination * Standardization of practices * Future protocol and policy development
Please help us out and fill out this survey at your earliest convenience.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY!
Responses will be reviewed at the April 29th, 10:00am Meeting
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EMPAC Meeting
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NCRETAC Education Committee
2026-05-12 09:00 - 09:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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NCRETAC Clinical & Professional Standards Committee
2026-05-12 11:00 - 11:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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NCRETAC HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
2026-05-13 10:00 - 10:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
NCRETAC HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force — Meeting 3 Tuesday, May 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Microsoft Teams
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This task force was formed by the NCRETAC Board of Directors in early 2026 following a regional trauma case that raised questions about whether the system for requesting and deploying HEMS in northeastern Colorado is operating as efficiently as it should. The Board charged the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee with examining the problem and developing practical regional guidance.
Two meetings have been held to date. Introductions and case review occurred in Meeting 1 (March 24, 36 attendees). Meeting 2 (April 29, 35 attendees) produced substantive discussion through a scenario exercise and presentation of survey results. A regional survey collected 43 responses from 24 unique agencies across 9 counties. The central finding: EMS agencies — the primary users of HEMS — rate the process at 6.2 out of 10. HEMS providers rate it at 9.5. That gap is the problem this task force exists to close.
Meeting 3 (May 13, 2026) will confirm the task force’s working objectives, introduce a draft HEMS request criteria framework for regional discussion, and formally accept data reporting commitments from HEMS providers. The literature review distributed in advance of Meeting 2 — and summarized in Section 3 of this read-ahead — provides the evidence foundation for that framework. This document contains everything a member needs to participate productively in Meeting 3.
The read-ahead documents are available here. Please read ahead and contact Nick Nudell at nick@ncretac.org if there are questions before the meeting:[https://res-2.df.onecdn.static.microsoft/files/fabric-cdn-prod_20251010.003/assets/item-types/16/docx.svg]HEMS_ReadAhead_May13_2026_v2.docx[https://res-2.df.onecdn.static.microsoft/files/fabric-cdn-prod_20251010.003/assets/item-types/16/docx.svg]HEMS_RequestCriteria_NCRETAC_DRAFT_v1.docx[https://res-2.df.onecdn.static.microsoft/files/fabric-cdn-prod_20251010.003/assets/item-types/16/pptx.svg]NCRETAC_HEMS_Survey_Results.pptx________________________________
AGENDA
10:00 — Call to Order and Housekeeping (5 min — Jennifer Landis) Chair opens. Meeting conduct guidelines are in effect. Logistics: recording consent, using the hand-raise function in Teams, 2–3 minute comment limit per person.
10:05 — Survey Results Overview (10 min — Nick Nudell) Final survey dataset: 43 responses, 24 unique agencies, 9 counties. Key findings include the efficiency gap between EMS agency and HEMS provider ratings, communication and coordination issues, activation process variability, and liftoff time data gaps. Members who have not reviewed the survey results deck should do so before the meeting (available on the NCRETAC shared drive).
10:15 — Confirm Task Force Objectives (5 min — Jennifer Landis) Six proposed objectives will be presented. Group is asked to confirm, amend, or add. These objectives will anchor the work plan and inform any grant application submitted by mid-June.
10:20 — Draft Criteria Framework: First Discussion (20 min — Nick Nudell) Overview of the HEMS Request Criteria draft (attached). Discussion is directional — three questions only: (1) Do the 7 domains reflect how activation decisions are actually made in your area? (2) Are the No-Fly Zone thresholds appropriate for the NCRETAC region? (3) What is the most important gap to address before the group works through the document in detail?
10:45 — Data and Provider Reporting (10 min — Nick Nudell) Formally accept Flight For Life’s offer of quarterly liftoff time data. All HEMS programs are invited to commit to the same. First submission deadline to be set. Top themes from thematic analysis of open-response survey data.
10:50 — Next Steps and Close (5 min — Jennifer Landis) Agreed actions, owners, and due dates. Confirm next meeting. Adjourn by 11:00 AM.
________________________________
Read-ahead package and draft criteria document are attached. Please review both before the meeting.
Questions: Jennifer Landis — Jennifer.Landis@bannerhealth.com | Nick Nudell — Nick@ncretac.org | 970-580-2668
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Northeast Physician's Advisory Board (NEPAB)
2026-05-19 10:15 - 12:00 | TVEMS, 4480 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Thank you to every EMS professional, dispatcher, nurse, physician, and support staff across Northeast Colorado. Your work saves lives every day.

Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council
Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board
May 2026 | Quarterly Meeting

📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
🕐 10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Mountain
📍 Thompson Valley EMS HQ | Loveland, CO
🍴 Lunch follows | Board meeting at noon

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Opening

▶ Call to Order
▶ Introductions
▶ Public Comment

Section I
Standing Reports

NCRETAC Executive Director Report
Nick Nudell, Executive Director

Regional updates and organizational priorities
State and federal policy developments affecting EMS and trauma
Board actions and items requiring NEPAB awareness
Colorado RISE and RHTP updates

NEPAB Chair Report
Dr. Jasjot Johar, NEPAB Chair

Section II
Clinical & Medical Oversight

Regional Medical Director Update
Regional Medical Director

Medical direction priorities and clinical issues
Protocol review, updates, and recommendations
Scope of practice and certification concerns
Medical oversight coordination across agencies

Clinical Standards & Protocol Review
Clinical & Professional Standards Committee Liaison

Protocol alignment and evidence-based updates
Pediatric readiness and specialty care standards
TCAR, austere care, and high-acuity skill development
HerO+ whole blood program updates

Quality Improvement Report
QI Liaison

Regional clinical performance data
Case review and system improvement opportunities
CARES Registry data and reporting
Recommendations for committee or board action

HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
Task Force Update

Air medical utilization patterns and activation data
Performance measures and data gaps
Operational concerns across the region
Recommendations for practice and policy

Public Comment
Open to all attendees

Section III
Advisory Business

Discussion Items & Recommendations
Board and committee items requiring physician advisory input

Open discussion of items referred by the Board of Directors or committees for NEPAB advisory input, including clinical policy, protocol, and governance questions.

EMPAC & State Advisory Updates
State liaison items for physician awareness

Updates from the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council and other state clinical or regulatory bodies with regional relevance.

Next Meeting & Adjourn
Quarterly schedule | Board meeting follows at noon

Confirm date for next quarterly NEPAB meeting. Lunch provided for in-person attendees. NCRETAC Board of Directors meeting begins at noon in the same location.

About
Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board

Clinical Oversight
Provides physician-level guidance on protocols, scope of practice, and clinical standards across prehospital, emergency, and trauma settings in the nine-county region.

Protocol Advisory
Reviews and recommends evidence-based clinical guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care across all EMS and trauma agencies in Northeast Colorado.

Quality Improvement
Monitors clinical performance data, identifies system improvement opportunities, and provides recommendations to the Board and Clinical Committee on regional quality initiatives.

Medical Direction
Coordinates with the regional medical director, hospital partners, and specialty physicians on clinical governance, EMPAC engagement, and medical advisory support to the regional EMS system.

Physician Participation
Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers Are Welcome

NEPAB is open to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants practicing in the nine-county region
Meets quarterly, immediately before the NCRETAC Board meeting, one morning four times a year
No formal membership requirement: attend as your schedule allows and contribute where your expertise is most useful
Direct influence on regional EMS protocols, clinical standards, and prehospital medical oversight

Get Involved with NEPAB

Questions? Contact Nick Nudell at nick@ncretac.org or (970) 580-2668.

Meeting Conduct & Participation

Parliamentary Authority
Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.

Public Comment
Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.

Conduct
Diversity of thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives are valued here. Disruptive, rude, or vulgar behavior is not appropriate and may result in removal from the meeting.

▶ Adjourn | Board of Directors Meeting begins at noon

Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council Board of Directors
2026-05-19 12:00 - 14:00 | TVEMS, 4480 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
Thank you to every EMS professional, dispatcher, nurse, physician, and support staff across Northeast Colorado. Your work saves lives every day.

Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council
Board of Directors
May 2026 | Meeting Agenda

📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026
🕐 12:00 – 2:00 PM Mountain
📍 Thompson Valley EMS HQ | Loveland, CO

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Opening

▶ Call to Order
▶ Public Comment
▶ County Updates

County Representation & Roll Call

Jackson
Aleigh ShoemakerCheryl FranzAlt: Monica Love

Larimer
James Robinson VPChristine Dummer

Logan
Brett Dowis PRESJamie Groshans

Morgan
Travis FreemanCassie Greene SEC

Phillips
Sara RingShana Metzger

Sedgwick
Tasha HarrisBillie Carlson

Washington
Collin PattersonRandy Benish

Weld
Robert SchleichAlt: Darin DaltonPam HowesAlt: Cindy Joseph

Yuma
Keriann Josh TREASKrista Terrell

Section I
Executive & Standing Reports

Executive Director Report
Nick Nudell, Executive Director

Governance, policies, and board administration
Regional initiatives and strategic priorities
State and federal policy developments
Executive actions and decisions needed

SEMTAC Update
Chief Travis Freeman

Treasurer Report
Director Keriann Josh

Regional Medical Director & Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)
Dr. Jasjot Johar, NEPAB Chair

Regional clinical priorities, protocols, and quality
Medical direction priorities and advisory issues
Physician engagement, EMPAC, and NEPAB oversight
Clinical governance and specialty oversight needs
Medical oversight coordination across the region
Recommendations for committee or board consideration

Section II
Committee Reports

Clinical & Professional Standards Committee
Chair: Keriann Josh

Clinical standards, protocols, and QI priorities
Regional programs and readiness initiatives
Education, competency, and practice issues
Recommendations for board consideration

HEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
Time-limited · Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards · Chair: Jennifer Landis

HEMS utilization patterns and activation practices
Data gaps and performance measures
Operational concerns across the region
Recommendations for practice and policy

Education Committee
Chair: Pamela J. Howes

Regional education priorities and training needs
Course delivery and access gaps
Collaborative education opportunities
Recommendations to improve regional capacity

Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee
Chair: James Robinson

Regional preparedness and response planning
Communications and situational awareness
Interagency integration issues
Recommendations to strengthen readiness

Health and Wellness Committee
Chair: Brett Dowis

Provider health, wellness, and peer support priorities
Behavioral health resources and gaps
Support strategies across the region
Recommendations for provider well-being

Northeast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)
Team Lead: Jolissa Asmus · Connected in Strength. United in Support.

Team development and regional coordination
Peer support coverage and training priorities
Deployment and activation readiness
Needs for committee and board awareness

Injury Prevention Committee
Chair: Jamie Groshans

Community risk reduction priorities
Public education, AED/CPR programming
Prevention programming updates
Recommendations for community engagement

Public Information, Education & Relations (PIER)
Chair: Travis Freeman

Public information and outreach priorities
Stakeholder communication efforts
Community awareness and messaging
Recommendations to strengthen visibility

Workforce Development & Support Committee
Chair: Collin Patterson

Workforce recruitment, retention, and sustainability
Training access and career pathways
Support needs across the region
Recommendations to strengthen the workforce pipeline

Section III
Board Planning, Policy & Budget

Policy Presentations

Presentation

Draft Education Reimbursement Policy
Presented by Chair Pamela J. Howes

Presentation of the draft Education Reimbursement Policy for committee review and board feedback.

Board Vote

Updated Policy & Procedure Manual
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell

Presentation and board approval of the updated organizational Policy & Procedure Manual.

Board Vote

Bylaws Update
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell

Presentation and board approval of the proposed bylaws amendments.

FY27 Project & Budget Proposals

Round 1

Committee Chair Proposals
All committee chairs

Each committee chair presents proposed projects and budget requests for the next fiscal year.

Round 2

Board Member Proposals
Remaining board members

Remaining board members present proposed projects and budget requests for the next fiscal year.

Round 3

Public Proposals
Members of the public

Members of the public are invited to present proposals for the next fiscal year, including conferences, symposiums, or other projects for board consideration.

Budget Discussion & Vote

Proposed FY27 Budget | Board Discussion
Presented by Executive Director Nick Nudell

Display of the proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Board discussion of projects, priorities, and any adjustments prior to vote.

Public Comment on Proposed Budget
Open to all attendees

Open comment period prior to board vote. Any attendee may comment on the proposed budget.

Board Vote

Final Budget Adjustments & Vote
Board of Directors

Final adjustments made and board vote on the FY27 budget.

Meeting Conduct & Participation

Parliamentary Authority
Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.

Public Comment
Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.

Conduct
Diversity of thoughts, lived experiences, and perspectives are valued here. Disruptive, rude, or vulgar behavior is not appropriate and may result in removal from the meeting.

▶ Adjourn

Colorado EMS Educator Assn Conference
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-23 | Pueblo, CO
SAVE THE DATE: More info to follow.

EMS World Austin
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-29

RETAC Forum
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-04

NCRETAC Education Committee
2026-06-09 09:00 - 09:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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NCRETAC Injury Prevention Committee
2026-06-09 09:00 - 09:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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2026-06-09 11:00 - 11:50 | Microsoft Teams Meeting
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