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SUMMARY:CWBC Data Committee
DESCRIPTION:From: val.peaslee@outlook.comWhen: 11:30 – 12:30 November 3\, 2025Subject: CWBC Data CommitteeLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116416418?pwd=bao70slUH8a6Njb4GtgVADnjCGbfmt.1&from=addon \n Valorie Peaslee is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116416418?pwd=bao70slUH8a6Njb4GtgVADnjCGbfmt.1&from=addon \nView meeting insights with Zoom AI Companionhttps://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=e9e2c686-9102-4eb9-a073-90a1302b2fa6&from=addon \nMeeting ID: 841 1641 6418Passcode: 464941 \n— \nOne tap mobile+17193594580\,\,84116416418#\,\,\,\,*464941# US+13462487799\,\,84116416418#\,\,\,\,*464941# US (Houston) \nJoin instructionshttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84116416418/invitations?signature=vmuLncRDzMp3uNu4nTziTKFfHJkBNOF23tUCNC4EGyc
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/cwbc-data-committee-6/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
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SUMMARY:SEMTAC
DESCRIPTION:____________________________________ \nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP \nExecutive Director \n(970) 580-2668 (Cell/WhatsApp) \nnick@ncretac.org \nncretac.org \n[signatureImage]
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/semtac-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260414T090000
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SUMMARY:NCRETAC Workforce Development & Support Committee
DESCRIPTION:From: Nick@ncretac.orgWhen: 09:00 – 09:50 July 8\, 2025Subject: NCRETAC Workforce Development & Support CommitteeLocation: Microsoft Teams Meeting \nLocation: Virtual (Link provided in agenda) \nPlease accept this recurring invitation for NCRETAC Board and Committee meetings. You may decline any future occurrences that do not work with your schedule. \nMeeting Details & Materials:Agendas\, virtual meeting links\, call-in information\, supporting documents\, and other relevant meeting details are available at:👉 ​NCRETAC Meeting Agendas​ \nAdditional Information & Resources:Visit the NCRETAC website for more information\, resources\, and announcements:🌐 www.ncretac.org \nNote:All meetings are open to the public\, may be recorded for transcription purposes\, and public participation is encouraged. \n________________________________________________________________________________Microsoft Teams Need help?Join the meeting nowMeeting ID: 224 487 079 871 7Passcode: n6wt6eg7________________________________Dial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,746037575# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 746 037 575#For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN[https://ncretac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NCRETAC_NewLogo_2020-scaled.jpg]The mission of the NCRETAC is to enhance coordination and collaboration among hospital and prehospital providers\, support all emergency medical and trauma services organizations within our region\, and promote equitable patient care through access to safety\, education\, and resources.Org help | Privacy and security________________________________________________________________________________ \n____________________________________ \nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP \nExecutive Director \n(970) 580-2668 (Cell/WhatsApp) \nnick@ncretac.org \nncretac.org \n[signatureImage]
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-workforce-development-support-committee-3/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting
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SUMMARY:Colorado WB Coalition - Rural Implementation Committee V2
DESCRIPTION:Colorado WB Coalition Rural Implementation Committee monthly meeting. \nPlease accept this new V2 invite starting 7/8/25 and remove previous invites. Feel free to forward this invitation to anyone missing! \n________________________________________________________________________________Microsoft Teams Need help?Join the meeting nowMeeting ID: 279 667 399 288 3Passcode: 2Kg9Qu7e________________________________Dial in by phone+1 720-724-7119\,\,315693822# United States\, DenverFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 315 693 822#For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN[https://www.mybrandmall.com/store/20170911435/assets/themes/desktop2_en/images/logos/uchealth.png]Privacy and security________________________________________________________________________________
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/colorado-wb-coalition-rural-implementation-committee-v2-5/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting
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SUMMARY:NCRETAC MCI Committee
DESCRIPTION:From: Nick@ncretac.orgWhen: 11:00 – 11:50 July 8\, 2025Subject: NCRETAC MCI CommitteeLocation: Microsoft Teams Meeting \nLocation: Virtual (Link provided in agenda) \nPlease accept this recurring invitation for NCRETAC Board and Committee meetings. You may decline any future occurrences that do not work with your schedule. \nMeeting Details & Materials:Agendas\, virtual meeting links\, call-in information\, supporting documents\, and other relevant meeting details are available at:👉 ​NCRETAC Meeting Agendas​ \nAdditional Information & Resources:Visit the NCRETAC website for more information\, resources\, and announcements:🌐 www.ncretac.org \nNote:All meetings are open to the public\, may be recorded for transcription purposes\, and public participation is encouraged. \n________________________________________________________________________________Microsoft Teams Need help?Join the meeting nowMeeting ID: 249 884 096 020Passcode: A4Te7zV6________________________________Dial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,480488427# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 480 488 427#For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN[https://ncretac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NCRETAC_NewLogo_2020-scaled.jpg]The mission of the NCRETAC is to enhance coordination and collaboration among hospital and prehospital providers\, support all emergency medical and trauma services organizations within our region\, and promote equitable patient care through access to safety\, education\, and resources.Org help | Privacy and security________________________________________________________________________________ \n____________________________________ \nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP \nExecutive Director \n(970) 580-2668 (Cell/WhatsApp) \nnick@ncretac.org \nncretac.org \n[signatureImage]
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-mci-committee-3/
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SUMMARY:Leadership Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n	\n		\n			\n			\n\n			\n	\n			\n\n\n			\n	\n		Leadership Bootcamp	\n\n\n			\n			\n	 \n		\n	\n\n \nPresented by Jon Politis\, MPA\, NRP\nSponsored by Northeast Colorado RETAC \n\n\n\n📅 Date: April 15–16\, 2026\n🕗 Time: 0900–1700\n📍 Location: East Point Building\, 830 E Platte Ave\, Fort Morgan\, CO 80701\n\n\n\n\nLeadership Bootcamp: Surviving and Thriving as an Organizational Leader\nSupervision is hard. Organizational leadership is different. \nExecutive 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. \nThe 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. \nThis program helps leaders: \n\nBuild and sustain a positive organizational culture\nRecruit and retain high-performing personnel\nLead change without eroding trust\nNavigate board and council relationships effectively\nUnderstand political dynamics and survive them\nRecognize and manage leadership ethical dilemmas\n\n\nBuilt on the Supervisors Bootcamp\nThis 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. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis 16-hour bootcamp addresses the realities of organizational leadership and the skills required to lead through complexity\, change\, and politics: \n\nGoing for the Gold — The realities of leadership\nBuilding and Maintaining Positive Relationships and Teams\nDeveloping a Positive Organizational Culture\nRecruiting and Keeping the Very Best\nGetting Things Done — Managing change\nWalking the Political Tightrope — Working with boards/councils\nLeading and Surviving Organizational Change\nUnderstanding the Political Dynamics of Leadership\nLeadership Ethical Dilemmas\nContemporary Issues in Emergency Services Leadership\n\n\nInstructor\nJon 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. \nHe 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. \nIn 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. \nIn 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. \n\nDetails\n\n\n\nLength:\n16 Hours (2 Days)\n\n\nDates:\nApril 15–16\, 2026 | 0900–1700\n\n\nAudience:\nEMS chiefs\, directors\, managers\, board-facing leaders\, and emerging executive leaders\n\n\nTuition:\n\nNortheast Colorado Regional Participants: $25 refundable deposit (must use coupon code NCRETAC90 at checkout). Deposit refunded upon attendance. \nParticipants Outside the Northeast Colorado Region: $250 per person.\n\n\n\nInstructor:\nJon Politis\, MPA\, NRP\n\n\nLocation:\nEast Point Building\, 830 E Platte Ave\, Fort Morgan\, CO 80701\n\n\n\n\nRegistration & Contact\nReserve your seat today — space may be limited. \n🔗 Register online: \n📧 Questions: nick@ncretac.org\n📞 Call: (970) 580-2668
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ems-leadership-bootcamp-fort-morgan-2026/
LOCATION:Morgan County Ambulance Service (830 E Platte Ave\, Fort Morgan\, CO\, United States)\, 830 E Platte Ave.\, Fort Morgan\, CO\, 80701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC Board of Directors — April 2026 Meeting Agenda\nTuesday\, April 21\, 2026  ·  12:00 PM Mountain  ·  Thompson Valley EMS HQ\, 4480 Clydesdale Pkwy\, Loveland\, CO 80538\n\n📄 April Board Packet — SharePoint › \n\n\nDate & Time\nTuesday\, April 21\, 202612:00 PM MountainLunch provided for in-person attendees\n\n\nLocation\nThompson Valley EMS Headquarters4480 Clydesdale PkwyLoveland\, CO 80538\n\n\nAttendance Form\nRequired for all attendees.\nComplete Attendance Form ›\n\n\n\nRemote Access — Microsoft Teams\n\nJoin the meeting now ›\n  |   Meeting ID: 251 382 555 438   Passcode: cBBNd5\nDial-in: +1 323-694-0365  |  Conference ID: 121 239 369#\n\n\n► Call to Order\n► Public Comment\n► County Updates\n\n\nCounty Representation & Membership Roll Call\nUse with county updates as a representation and attendance reminder\n\n\n\n\nJackson County\nAleigh ShoemakerCheryl FranzAlt: Monica Love\n\n\nLarimer County\nJames Robinson (Vice President)Christine Dummer\n\n\nLogan County\nBrett Dowis (President)Jamie Groshans\n\n\nMorgan County\nTravis FreemanCassie Greene (Secretary)\n\n\nPhillips County\nSara RingShana Metzger\n\n\nSedgwick County\nTasha HarrisBillie Carlson\n\n\nWashington County\nCollin PattersonRandy Benish\n\n\nWeld County\nRobert SchleichAlt: Darin DaltonPam HowesAlt: Cindy Joseph\n\n\nYuma County\nKeriann Josh (Treasurer)Krista Terrell\n\n\n\n\nI. Executive & Standing Reports\n\n\nExecutive Director Report\nLead: Executive Director Nick Nudell\n\n\n\nGovernance\, policies\, procedures\, and board administration updates\nRegional initiatives\, partnerships\, and strategic priorities\nState and federal policy or legislative developments affecting the region\nExecutive actions\, decisions needed\, and items for future board consideration\n\n\n\n\n\nSEMTAC Update\nLead: Chief Travis Freeman\n\n\n\n\nTreasurer Report\nLead: Director Keriann Josh\n\n\n\n\nRegional Medical Director Report\nLead: Dr. Josh Poles\n\n\n\nRegional clinical priorities\, protocol\, and quality concerns\nPhysician engagement\, EMPAC\, and medical oversight coordination\nClinical issues requiring committee or board awareness\n\n\n\n\n\nNortheast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)\nChair: Dr. Jasjot Johar\n\n\n\nMedical direction priorities and advisory issues for the region\nClinical governance\, physician engagement\, and specialty oversight needs\nRecommendations for committee or board consideration\n\n\n\nII. Committee Reports\n\n\nClinical & Professional Standards Committee\nChair: Keriann Josh\n\n\n\nClinical standards\, protocol\, and quality improvement priorities\nRegional clinical programs\, readiness initiatives\, and implementation barriers\nEducation\, competency\, or practice issues requiring coordination\nRecommendations or actions for board consideration\n\n\n\nHEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force\nTime-limited  ·  Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards  ·  Chair: Jennifer Landis\n\n\n\nHEMS utilization patterns\, activation practices\, and operational concerns\nData gaps\, performance measures\, and evaluation priorities\nRecommendations for practice\, policy\, or reporting structure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation Committee\nChair: Pamela J. Howes\n\n\n\nRegional education priorities\, gaps\, and training needs\nCourse delivery\, access\, and collaborative education opportunities\nRecommendations to improve regional education capacity\n\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Planning & Preparedness Committee\nChair: James Robinson\n\n\n\nRegional preparedness\, coordination\, and response planning priorities\nCommunications\, situational awareness\, and interagency integration issues\nRecommendations to strengthen readiness and operational coordination\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Wellness Committee\nChair: Brett Dowis\, Logan County\n\n\n\nProvider health\, wellness\, and peer support priorities\nBehavioral health resources\, gaps\, and support strategies\nRecommendations to strengthen provider well-being across the region\n\n\n\nNortheast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)\nTeam Lead: Jolissa Asmus\n\n\n\nNCRPST development status\, team building\, and regional coordination progress\nPeer support coverage\, training\, and deployment priorities\nNeeds or recommendations for committee and board awareness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInjury Prevention Committee\nChair: Jamie Groshans\n\n\n\nCommunity risk reduction and injury prevention priorities\nPublic education\, AED/CPR\, and prevention programming updates\nRecommendations to expand prevention impact and community engagement\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Information\, Education & Relations (PIER)\nChair: Travis Freeman\n\n\n\nPublic information\, outreach\, and stakeholder communication priorities\nCommunity awareness\, messaging\, and public education efforts\nRecommendations to strengthen visibility and external engagement\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development & Support Committee\nChair: Collin Patterson\n\n\n\nWorkforce recruitment\, retention\, and sustainability priorities\nTraining access\, career pathways\, and support needs\nRecommendations to strengthen the regional EMS workforce pipeline\n\n\n\nIII. Board Planning & Look Ahead\n\n\n\nConfirm April and May board agenda placeholders for budgeted committee proposals\n\n\n\n► Adjourn
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/northeast-colorado-regional-ems-trauma-advisory-council-board-of-directors-8/
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SUMMARY:Upcoming Rule Revision Roundtable: Community Integrated Health Care Services (CIHCS)
DESCRIPTION:Dear stakeholders\, \nHFEMSD 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. \nThe 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. \nUse 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. \nIf 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. \nMeeting 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. \nIf 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. \n____________________________________ \nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP \nExecutive Director \n(970) 580-2668 (Cell/WhatsApp) \nnick@ncretac.org \nncretac.org \n[signatureImage]
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/upcoming-rule-revision-roundtable-community-integrated-health-care-services-cihcs-8/
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SUMMARY:Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force – Kickoff Meeting \nThe 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. \nAgenda \nWelcome and Introductions \nBrief introductions and acknowledgment of the preliminary regional discussions that took place last year regarding helicopter EMS utilization. \nPurpose and Charter Overview \nOverview of the Task Force charter\, including purpose\, objectives\, scope of work\, reporting structure under the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee\, and expected deliverables. \nRegional Perspective Discussion \nOpen 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. \nData and Information Landscape \nDiscussion 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. \nPotential Areas of Task Force Work \nIf there is interest and perceived value\, the Task Force could explore development of practical tools to support regional understanding and system improvement\, such as: \n  *   A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need\, operational context\, and system performance considerations \n  *   A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns\, operational performance\, and clinical context indicators \n  *   A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting why aircraft are requested \n  *   A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations\, destination hospitals\, and geographic access to care \n  *   A decision-support matrix describing factors commonly considered when requesting helicopter transport \nThese would be optional work products developed collaboratively if the Task Force believes they would be useful. \nNext Steps and Participation \nDiscussion 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. \nClosing Reflections \n________________________________Microsoft Teams meetingJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26140065039867?p=XLlI504nab05zGvQKmMeeting ID: 261 400 650 398 67Passcode: vq6AX3tt \n________________________________NCRETAC Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force Charter________________________________Purpose \nThe 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. \nThis 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. \n________________________________Scope of Work \nThe task force will focus on the following key areas: \n  *   Evaluating current HEMS utilization patterns across the region \n  *   Reviewing request and activation processes\, including clinical indications\, decision pathways\, and interagency coordination \n  *   Assessing available tracking mechanisms and data sources related to HEMS requests\, responses\, cancellations\, and outcomes \nSpecific tasks include\, but are not limited to: \n  *   Reviewing regional policies\, guidelines\, and informal practices related to HEMS activation \n  *   Examining variability in utilization and request processes across agencies or operational settings \n  *   Identifying gaps in data availability\, data quality\, or performance reporting \n  *   Developing recommendations to improve clinical decision support\, documentation\, tracking\, and performance monitoring \n  *   Promoting consistency\, transparency\, and shared understanding of best practices for helicopter EMS utilization \nIf 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: \n  *   A simple HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need\, operational context\, and system performance considerations \n  *   A regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns and operational indicators \n  *   A HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting the primary drivers of helicopter requests \n  *   A regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations\, transport destinations\, and geographic access to care \n  *   A decision-support matrix describing common clinical and operational factors considered when requesting helicopter transport \n________________________________Authority \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nThe task force does not have authority to enter into contracts or make decisions on behalf of NCRETAC without prior Board approval. \n________________________________Membership \n  *   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. \n  *   Members: Appointed by the Committee Chair based on relevant expertise\, regional representation\, and interest in the topic area. \nMembership may include: \n  *   EMS medical directors \n  *   EMS agency leaders and frontline clinicians \n  *   Dispatch and communications representatives \n  *   Trauma system partners and hospital representatives \n  *   Air medical program representatives \n  *   Other subject-matter experts as appropriate \nMinimum Size: Three members. \n________________________________Meetings \n  *   Frequency: Meetings will occur as needed to accomplish the objectives of the task force. \n  *   Quorum: A simple majority of members is required for official decisions. \n  *   Minutes: Meeting summaries will be documented and provided to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee for inclusion in committee reporting. \n________________________________Reporting \n• The task force chair provides updates to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee. \n• Written or verbal reports summarize activities\, findings\, and recommendations for committee review and potential advancement to the Board of Directors. \n________________________________Duration \nThis body is established as an ad hoc task force. \nThe 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. \n________________________________Amendments \nThis charter may be amended by a majority vote of the NCRETAC Board of Directors. Amendments take effect upon approval. \n________________________________________________________________________________Microsoft Teams meetingJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26140065039867?p=XLlI504nab05zGvQKmMeeting ID: 261 400 650 398 67Passcode: vq6AX3tt________________________________Need help? | System referenceDial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,885963451# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 885 963 451#For organizers: Meeting options | Reset dial-in PIN[Company Logo]The mission of the NCRETAC is to enhance coordination and collaboration among hospital and prehospital providers\, support all emergency medical and trauma services organizations within our region\, and promote equitable patient care through access to safety\, education\, and resources.Org help | Privacy and security________________________________________________________________________________
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SUMMARY:NCRETAC HEMS SURVEY DUE!
DESCRIPTION: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\, \n​Good Afternoon! \nThe Northeast Colorado RETAC is requesting your agencies assistance! ​ \nWe 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! \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY! \nThere is no current survey option for hospital agencies\, but is something this group may consider at a later date. \nDon’t worry! It will take you less than 5 minutes! \nThis 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. \nThis is a multidisciplinary survey designed to capture input from multiple disciplines within NCRETAC. \nOur objective is to obtain accurate\, relevant\, and representative data that supports: \n  *   Regional planning  *   Interagency coordination  *   Standardization of practices  *   Future protocol and policy development \nPlease help us out and fill out this survey at your earliest convenience. \nCLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY! \nResponses will be reviewed at the April 29th\, 10:00am Meeting \nLet us know if you have questions! Thank you!WhenWednesday Apr 29\, 2026 ⋅ 09:00 – 09:30 (Mountain Time – Denver)OrganizerTravis Freemantfreeman@co.morgan.co.usGuests(Guest list is too large to display)Reply for ncretac@ncretac.org \nYes \nNo \nMaybe \nMore options \nInvitation from Google Calendar \nYou are receiving this email because you are an attendee on the event. \nForwarding this invitation could allow any recipient to send a response to the organizer\, be added to the guest list\, invite others regardless of their own invitation status\, or modify your RSVP. Learn more
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