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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
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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-9/
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SUMMARY:NCRETAC Workforce Development & Support Committee
DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC — Standing Committee of the Board of Directors\nWorkforce Development & Support Committee\n\n📅  Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\n🕐  9:00 – 9:50 AM Mountain\n💻  Virtual Only — Microsoft Teams\n \n \n   \n\n    \n      📁  NCRETAC Meeting Agendas & Materials (SharePoint)\n    \n  \n   \n\n\nRemote Access & Attendance\n\n\n\n\nJoin Teams Remotely\n              \n                💻  Join the Meeting\n               \n\n                ID: 224 487 079 871 7\n                Passcode: n6wt6eg7\n                Dial-in: +1 323-694-0365\n                Conf ID: 746 037 575#\n              \n \n\n\n\nSign In for Attendance\n              \n                ✅  Open Attendance Form\n               \nPlease record your attendance when you join the meeting.\n \n\n\n\n \n\n     \n\nOpening\n\n▶ Call to Order — Collin Patterson\, Committee Chair\n▶ Roll Call & Introductions\n▶ Public Comment\n \n \n     \n\nSection I\nStanding Reports\n \n\n\n\nExecutive Director Report\nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP — Executive Director\n \n        ▼\n      \n\nRegional updates relevant to the committee and administrative items.\n \n\n\n\n\nCommittee Chair Report\nCollin Patterson — Committee Chair\n \n        ▶\n      \n\nReview of prior meeting minutes and progress since the last meeting.\n \n\n     \n\nSection II\nCommittee Business\n \n\n\n\nContinuing Regional Workforce Work\nAgenda in development\n \n        ▼\n      \n\nThis meeting is expected to continue the group’s current regional work\, including review of progress since the prior meeting and discussion of next steps. Specific agenda items will be added as they are confirmed. Meeting agendas are typically finalized about one week before the meeting.\n \n\n\n\nPublic Comment — Following Committee Business\nMembers of the public are invited to comment on the preceding discussion. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Direct comments to the Chair.\n \n \n     \n\nSection III\nAdvisory Business & Look Ahead\n \n\n\n\nAgenda Items for Future Meetings\nPlanning and priorities\n \n        ▼\n      \n\n\nNext meeting: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 — 9:00 AM Mountain — Virtual Only\nConfirm agenda items for the next committee meeting\nUpcoming reporting to the NCRETAC Board of Directors\n\n\n     \n\nAbout This Committee\nThe Workforce Development and Support Committee is a standing committee of the Northeast Colorado Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (NCRETAC). The committee works on EMS workforce recruitment\, retention\, career pathways\, and leadership development across the nine-county region\, and makes recommendations to the NCRETAC Board of Directors. The committee is advisory and does not hold final decision-making authority.\nAll meetings are open to the public\, may be recorded for transcription purposes\, and public participation is encouraged.\nQuestions? Contact Nick Nudell at nick@ncretac.org or (970) 580-2668.\n \n     \n\nMeeting Conduct & Participation\n\n\nParliamentary Authority\n          Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order\, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.\n        \n\nPublic Comment\n          Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.\n         \n\nConduct\n          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.\n         \n \n \n     \n\n      ▶ Adjourn
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-workforce-development-support-committee-4/
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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-v2-9/
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SUMMARY:NCRETAC Emergency Planning & Preparedness Committee
DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC — Standing Committee of the Board of Directors\nEmergency Planning & Preparedness Committee\n\n📅  Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\n🕐  11:00 – 11:50 AM Mountain\n💻  Virtual Only — Microsoft Teams\n \n \n   \n\n    \n      📁  NCRETAC Meeting Agendas & Materials (SharePoint)\n    \n  \n   \n\n\nRemote Access & Attendance\n\n\n\n\nJoin Teams Remotely\n              \n                💻  Join the Meeting\n               \n\n                ID: 249 884 096 020\n                Passcode: A4Te7zV6\n                Dial-in: +1 323-694-0365\n                Conf ID: 480 488 427#\n              \n \n\n\n\nSign In for Attendance\n              \n                ✅  Open Attendance Form\n               \nPlease record your attendance when you join the meeting.\n \n\n\n\n \n\n     \n\nOpening\n\n▶ Call to Order — James Robinson\, Committee Chair\n▶ Roll Call & Introductions\n▶ Public Comment\n \n \n     \n\nSection I\nStanding Reports\n \n\n\n\nExecutive Director Report\nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP — Executive Director\n \n        ▼\n      \n\nRegional updates relevant to the committee and administrative items.\n \n\n\n\n\nCommittee Chair Report\nJames Robinson — Committee Chair\n \n        ▶\n      \n\nReview of prior meeting minutes and progress since the last meeting.\n \n\n     \n\nSection II\nCommittee Business\n \n\n\n\nContinuing Regional Preparedness Work\nAgenda in development\n \n        ▼\n      \n\nThis meeting is expected to continue the group’s current regional work\, including review of progress since the prior meeting and discussion of next steps. Specific agenda items will be added as they are confirmed. Meeting agendas are typically finalized about one week before the meeting.\n \n\n\n\nPublic Comment — Following Committee Business\nMembers of the public are invited to comment on the preceding discussion. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Direct comments to the Chair.\n \n \n     \n\nSection III\nAdvisory Business & Look Ahead\n \n\n\n\nAgenda Items for Future Meetings\nPlanning and priorities\n \n        ▼\n      \n\n\nNext meeting: Tuesday\, August 11\, 2026 — 11:00 AM Mountain — Virtual Only\nConfirm agenda items for the next committee meeting\nUpcoming reporting to the NCRETAC Board of Directors\n\n\n     \n\nAbout This Committee\nThe Emergency Planning and Preparedness Committee is a standing committee of the Northeast Colorado Regional EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (NCRETAC). The committee works on regional preparedness and response planning\, mass casualty incident (MCI) readiness\, and interagency communications and interoperability\, including tools such as Pulsara and COTAK\, and makes recommendations to the NCRETAC Board of Directors. The committee is advisory and does not hold final decision-making authority.\nAll meetings are open to the public\, may be recorded for transcription purposes\, and public participation is encouraged.\nQuestions? Contact Nick Nudell at nick@ncretac.org or (970) 580-2668.\n \n     \n\nMeeting Conduct & Participation\n\n\nParliamentary Authority\n          Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order\, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.\n        \n\nPublic Comment\n          Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.\n         \n\nConduct\n          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.\n         \n \n \n     \n\n      ▶ Adjourn
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-epp-committee-4/
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SUMMARY:Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council Board of Directors
DESCRIPTION:Northeast Colorado Regional EMS & Trauma Advisory Council\nBoard of Directors\nJuly 2026 | Meeting Agenda\n\n📅  Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\n🕐  12:00 – 2:00 PM Mountain\n📍  Thompson Valley EMS HQ | Loveland\, CO\n \n \n\n\n      📄  July Board Packet\n      ✅  Attendance Form\n      🗳  Submit a Nomination\n      💻  Join Teams Meeting\n    \nTeams ID: 251 382 555 438 | Passcode: cBBNd5\n \n\n\nOpening\n\n▶ Call to Order\n▶ Public Comment\n▶ County Updates\n \n \n\n\n\nCounty Representation & Roll Call\n        \n      \n\n\nJackson\nAleigh ShoemakerCheryl FranzAlt: Monica Love\n\n\nLarimer\nJames Robinson VPChristine Dummer\n\n\nLogan\nBrett Dowis PRESJamie Groshans\n\n\nMorgan\nTravis FreemanCassie Greene SEC\n\n\nPhillips\nSara RingShana Metzger\n\n\nSedgwick\nTasha HarrisBillie Carlson\n\n\nWashington\nCollin PattersonRandy Benish\n\n\nWeld\nRobert SchleichAlt: Darin DaltonPam HowesAlt: Cindy Joseph\n\n\nYuma\nKeriann Josh TREASKrista Terrell\n\n\n     \n\nSection I\nOfficer Elections\n \n\n\n\nElection Overview & Nominations\nPresiding: Board President\n\n\nUnder Bylaws Section 6.02\, officers serve two-year terms in alternating pairs. President and Secretary are elected in even-numbered years. Vice President and Treasurer are elected in odd-numbered years. This meeting elects the President and Secretary. Nominations are submitted through the online nomination form at ncretac.org/elections and remain open until voting begins during the meeting. Newly elected officers take office following the election.\n\n\n\n\nBoard Vote\n\nElection of President\nBoard of Directors\n\n\n\nNominations and board vote for President\, serving a two-year term beginning July 2026.\n\n\n\n\nBoard Vote\n\nElection of Secretary\nBoard of Directors\n\n\n\nNominations and board vote for Secretary\, serving a two-year term beginning July 2026.\n\n     \n\nSection II\nExecutive & Standing Reports\n \n\n\n\nExecutive Director Report\nNick Nudell\, Executive Director\n\n\n\n\nGovernance\, policies\, and board administration\nRegional initiatives and strategic priorities\nState and federal policy developments\nExecutive actions and decisions needed\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEMTAC Update\nChief Travis Freeman\n\n\n\n\n\nTreasurer Report\nDirector Keriann Josh\n\n\n\n\n\nRegional Medical Director & Northeast Physicians’ Advisory Board (NEPAB)\nDr. Jasjot Johar\, NEPAB Chair\n\n\n\n\nRegional clinical priorities\, protocols\, and quality\nMedical direction priorities and advisory issues\nPhysician engagement\, EMPAC\, and NEPAB oversight\nClinical governance and specialty oversight needs\nMedical oversight coordination across the region\nRecommendations for committee or board consideration\n\n\n\n     \n\nSection III\nCommittee Reports\n \n\n\n\nClinical & Professional Standards Committee\nChair: Keriann Josh\n\n\n\n\nClinical standards\, protocols\, and QI priorities\nRegional programs and readiness initiatives\nEducation\, competency\, and practice issues\nRecommendations for board consideration\n\n\n\n\nHEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force\nTime-limited  ·  Reporting to Clinical & Professional Standards  ·  Chair: Jennifer Landis\n\n\n\n\nProgress on a single communication method for HEMS activation from ground EMS\nDraft clinical criteria for HEMS activation\nDistance-based criteria discussion carried forward from June\nRecommendations for practice and policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEducation Committee\nChair: Pamela J. Howes\n\n\n\n\nRegional education priorities and training needs\nCourse delivery and access gaps\nCollaborative education opportunities\nRecommendations to improve regional capacity\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmergency Planning & Preparedness Committee\nChair: James Robinson\n\n\n\n\nRegional preparedness and response planning\nCommunications and situational awareness\nInteragency integration issues\nRecommendations to strengthen readiness\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth and Wellness Committee\nChair: Brett Dowis\n\n\n\n\nProvider health\, wellness\, and peer support priorities\nBehavioral health resources and gaps\nSupport strategies across the region\nRecommendations for provider well-being\n\n\n\n\nNortheast Colorado Regional Peer Support Team (NCRPST)\nTeam Lead: Jolissa Asmus  ·  Connected in Strength. United in Support.\n\n\n\n\nTeam development and regional coordination\nPeer support coverage and training priorities\nDeployment and activation readiness\nNeeds for committee and board awareness\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInjury Prevention Committee\nChair: Jamie Groshans\n\n\n\n\nCommunity risk reduction priorities\nPublic education\, AED/CPR programming\nPrevention programming updates\nRecommendations for community engagement\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPublic Information\, Education & Relations (PIER)\nChair: Travis Freeman\n\n\n\n\nPublic information and outreach priorities\nStakeholder communication efforts\nCommunity awareness and messaging\nRecommendations to strengthen visibility\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development & Support Committee\nChair: Collin Patterson\n\n\n\n\nWorkforce recruitment\, retention\, and sustainability\nTraining access and career pathways\nSupport needs across the region\nRecommendations to strengthen the workforce pipeline\n\n\n\n     \n\nSection IV\nNew Fiscal Year Business\n \n\n\n\nFY27 Budget Implementation Review\nPresented by Executive Director Nick Nudell\n\n\nThe board adopted the FY27 budget at the June 16\, 2026 meeting. This item reviews early implementation\, including the Education Reimbursement Policy rollout\, Injury Prevention Committee project funding\, the consolidated NCRETAC Rural Medicine Conference and HALO Skills Workshop\, and progress on peer support program funding streams directed by the board in June.\n\n\n\n\nNew & Continuing Business\nBoard of Directors\n\n\nSpecific agenda items will be added as they are confirmed. The meeting agenda and supporting materials will be added when available. Board meeting materials are typically finalized closer to the meeting date.\n\n     \n\nMeeting Conduct & Participation\n\n\nParliamentary Authority\n          Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order\, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.\n        \n\nPublic Comment\n          Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.\n         \n\nConduct\n          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.\n         \n \n \n▶ Adjourn
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/northeast-colorado-regional-ems-trauma-advisory-council-board-of-directors-21/
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SUMMARY:Helicopter EMS Utilization & Performance Task Force
DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC — Clinical & Professional Standards Committee\nHEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force\n\n📅  Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026\n🕐  10:00 – 10:50 AM Mountain\n💻  Virtual Only — Microsoft Teams\n \n \n   \n\n    \n      📁  HEMS Task Force Meeting Materials (SharePoint)\n    \n  \n   \n\n\nRemote Access & Attendance\n\n\n\n\nJoin Teams Remotely\n              \n                \n               \nScan to join from your phone or tablet.\n\n                ID: 261 400 650 398 67\n                Passcode: vq6AX3tt\n                Dial-in: +1 323-694-0365\n                Conf ID: 885 963 451#\n              \n \n\n\n\nSign In for Attendance\n              \n                \n               \nScan to record your attendance.\n              Open Attendance Form ↗\n            \n\n\n\n \n\n     \n\nOpening\n\n▶ Call to Order — Jennifer Landis\, BSN\, RN\, TCRN\, EMT-P (ret.)\, Task Force Chair\n▶ Roll Call & Introductions\n▶ Public Comment\n \n \n     \n\nSection I\nStanding Reports\n \n\n\n\nExecutive Director Report\nNick Nudell\, PhD(c)\, MS\, MPhil\, NRP\, WP-C — Executive Director\n \n        ▼\n      \n\n\n\n\n\nTask Force Chair Report\nJennifer Landis\, BSN\, RN\, TCRN\, EMT-P (ret.) — Task Force Chair\n \n        ▶\n      \n\n\nReview of the June 23 meeting minutes\nProgress since the last meeting\nReminder: elected sector representatives are voting and speaking members; all others participate during designated public comment periods\n\n\n     \n\nSection II\nTask Force Business\n \n\n\nAgenda in Development\nSpecific agenda items will be added as they are confirmed. Meeting agendas are typically finalized about one week before the meeting. The anticipated topics below carry forward from the June 23 meeting.\n \n \n     \n\n\n\nSingular Communication Method for HEMS Activation from Ground\nDiscussion Item 1\n \n        ▶\n      \n\nGround EMS agencies currently contact HEMS services through a range of methods — direct radio\, dispatch relay\, phone\, and others. This creates variability in activation speed and situational awareness. The Task Force will discuss whether establishing a single standardized communication method for HEMS activation from the ground would reduce friction and improve outcomes.\n\nContinuing from June 23\nThe task force continued this discussion at the June 23 meeting. Ground EMS elected members are asked to share any additional findings and perspectives.\n \n \n\n\n\nPublic Comment — Following Discussion Item 1\nMembers of the public are invited to comment on the preceding discussion item. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Direct comments to the Chair.\n \n \n     \n\n\n\nClinical Criteria for HEMS Activation\nDiscussion Item 2 — Research distributed prior to meeting\n \n        ▶\n      \n\nThe Task Force will review a draft set of research-based clinical criteria for standardizing HEMS activation decisions in the field. The goal is a minimum standard recommendation that reduces variation and improves patient outcomes — without preventing any agency from making additions appropriate to their context.\n\nContinuing from June 23\nJenn Landis distributed a draft criteria document and research article synopses in June. Review of the draft criteria continues at this meeting.\n \nResearch Supporting This Discussion\n\n\nEstablishing a Consensus-Based Definition of Air Medical Transport Need for Rural Patients After Injury\n            ▶\n          \n\nMethods: Expert Delphi panel — trauma surgeons\, anesthesiologists\, critical care\, emergency medicine\, and EMS — developed a consensus-based tool for air medical transport indications.\nClinical Implications: Evidence-based tool to reduce over- and under-triage. Aligns patient need with available resources in rural settings. Recommends air medical transport for injured patients who would benefit from specialized care\, clinically significant pre-hospital time savings\, or factors prohibiting appropriate ground transport.\n \n\n\n\nAppropriate and Safe Utilization of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services\n            ▶\n          \n\nMethods: Joint position statement from AMPA\, ACEP\, NAEMSP\, and AAEM on HEMS utilization standards.\nClinical Implications: HEMS improves survival when used appropriately: medical necessity\, evidence-based guidelines\, safety\, and integration into the EMS and healthcare system. Formal utilization guidelines are essential for proper patient selection. Protocols shorten launch time and prevent inappropriate over- or under-utilization.\n \n\n\n\nUse of Helicopters to Reduce Health Care System Delay in STEMI Patients\n            ▶\n          \n\nMethods: Multicenter retrospective observational study over 17 years comparing HEMS vs. ground EMS for STEMI patients. Focused on time to PCI and outcomes.\nClinical Implications: HEMS increased transports to a definitive invasive center by 52%. Enables reperfusion therapy within 120 minutes for rural patients beyond 75 km. Time savings to PCI of 14–29 minutes. Interfacility transfer is not associated with timely reperfusion — scene-to-PCI is where HEMS provides the greatest benefit.\n \n\n\n\nUse of the Autolaunch Method of Dispatching a Helicopter\n            ▶\n          \n\nMethods: Investigated trauma outcomes comparing autolaunch vs. traditional dispatch over two years. Criteria for autolaunch developed and tested. Medical patients excluded.\nClinical Implications: Improved outcomes: shorter ICU and hospital length of stay. Approximately 4 minutes faster. Effective when paired with clear criteria\, trained dispatchers\, and integrated EMS systems. Improved working relationships between HEMS\, ground EMS\, and law enforcement.\n \n\n\n\n\nPublic Comment — Following Discussion Item 2\nMembers of the public are invited to comment on the preceding discussion item. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Direct comments to the Chair.\n \n \n     \n\n\n\nDistance-Based Criteria for HEMS Activation\nDiscussion Item 3 — Carried forward from June 23\n \n        ▼\n      \n\nThe task force will discuss whether distance-based criteria should be part of the HEMS activation framework\, and how distance interacts with the clinical criteria and communication method work from prior meetings. This discussion was deferred from the June 23 meeting to allow adequate time.\n \n\n\n\nPublic Comment — Following Discussion Item 3\nMembers of the public are invited to comment on the preceding discussion item. Comments are limited to three minutes per speaker. Direct comments to the Chair.\n \n \n     \n\nSection III\nAdvisory Business & Look Ahead\n \n\n\n\nAgenda Items for Future Meetings\nPlanning and priorities\n \n        ▼\n      \n\n\nNext meeting: Tuesday\, August 25\, 2026 — 10:00 AM Mountain — Virtual Only\nNick Nudell will distribute the August meeting invite\nUpcoming reporting obligations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee\n\n\n     \n\nAbout\nHEMS Task Force Charter\n \n\n\nPurpose\n        ▼\n      \n\nThe Helicopter EMS Utilization and Performance Task Force is established by NCRETAC to evaluate and improve the clinical utilization\, request processes\, data visibility\, and performance monitoring of helicopter EMS services across the region.\nThis task force provides 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. The goal is consistent\, clinically appropriate\, and data-informed use of air medical resources in alignment with patient needs\, geographic realities\, and system capacity.\n \n\n\n\nScope of Work\n        ▶\n      \n\nKey Focus Areas\n\nEvaluating current HEMS utilization patterns across the region\nReviewing request and activation processes\, including clinical indications\, decision pathways\, and interagency coordination\nAssessing available tracking mechanisms and data sources related to HEMS requests\, responses\, cancellations\, and outcomes\n\nSpecific Tasks\n\nReviewing regional policies\, guidelines\, and informal practices related to HEMS activation\nExamining variability in utilization and request processes across agencies or operational settings\nIdentifying gaps in data availability\, data quality\, or performance reporting\nDeveloping recommendations to improve clinical decision support\, documentation\, tracking\, and performance monitoring\nPromoting consistency\, transparency\, and shared understanding of best practices for helicopter EMS utilization\n\nPotential Deliverables\nIf interest and perceived value exist among participants\, the task force may also explore:\n\nA HEMS utilization framework describing clinical need\, operational context\, and system performance considerations\nA regional HEMS performance dashboard highlighting utilization patterns and operational indicators\nA HEMS request taxonomy to improve consistency in documenting the primary drivers of helicopter requests\nA regional HEMS utilization map illustrating request locations\, transport destinations\, and geographic access to care\nA decision-support matrix describing common clinical and operational factors considered when requesting helicopter transport\n\n\n\n\nAuthority\n        ▶\n      \n\n\nAuthorized by the NCRETAC Board of Directors through the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee\nMakes recommendations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee regarding focus areas and proposed improvements to regional practice\, data tracking\, or system performance monitoring\nThe Committee may advance recommendations to the Board for consideration as appropriate\nDoes not have authority to enter into contracts or make decisions on behalf of NCRETAC without prior Board approval\n\n\n     \n\nParticipation\nGet Involved with the HEMS Task Force\n\nPhysicians\, air medical providers\, EMS agencies\, and hospital partners across Northeast Colorado are encouraged to participate\nThe Task Force meets as needed and benefits from broad regional representation across all six sectors\nDirect influence on regional air medical utilization standards\, clinical quality\, and system performance\n\n\n        \n          Express Interest in Participating\n        \n      \nQuestions? Contact Nick Nudell at nick@ncretac.org or (970) 580-2668.\n \n     \n\nMeeting Conduct & Participation\n\n\nParliamentary Authority\n          Meetings are conducted under Robert’s Rules of Order\, except where NCRETAC Bylaws or adopted policies provide otherwise.\n        \n\nPublic Comment\n          Public comment periods are designated on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Comments should be directed to the Chair.\n         \n\nConduct\n          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.\n         \n \n \n     \n\n      ▶ Adjourn
URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/helicopter-ems-utilization-performance-task-force-2/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jenn Landis":MAILTO:Jennifer.Landis@bannerhealth.com
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/26140065039867?p=XLlI504nab05zGvQKm
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