BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Northeast Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ncretac.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Northeast Colorado Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T095000 DTSTAMP:20260603T210038 CREATED:20251022T022046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155128Z UID:10000528-1780995600-1780998600@ncretac.org SUMMARY:NCRETAC Education Committee DESCRIPTION:Location: 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: 221 327 209 260 6Passcode: 7Ao9EP3y________________________________Dial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,387910583# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 387 910 583#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-education-committee-10/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T095000 DTSTAMP:20260603T210038 CREATED:20251022T022048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155141Z UID:10000529-1780995600-1780998600@ncretac.org SUMMARY:NCRETAC Injury Prevention Committee DESCRIPTION:From: Nick@ncretac.orgWhen: 09:00 – 09:50 June 10\, 2025Subject: NCRETAC Injury Prevention 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: 297 173 326 647 3Passcode: dC62jE6c________________________________Dial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,262011130# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 262 011 130#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________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-injury-prevention-committee-7/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260603T210038 CREATED:20251022T022050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155144Z UID:10000531-1780999200-1781002800@ncretac.org 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-v2-8/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T115000 DTSTAMP:20260603T210038 CREATED:20251022T022049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T155142Z UID:10000530-1781002800-1781005800@ncretac.org SUMMARY:NCRETAC Public Information\, Education\, and Relations (PIER) DESCRIPTION:Location: 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: 225 813 130 590 8Passcode: C9vN68jG________________________________Dial in by phone+1 323-694-0365\,\,329085146# United States\, Los AngelesFind a local numberPhone conference ID: 329 085 146#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________________________________________________________________________________ URL:https://ncretac.org/meeting/ncretac-public-information-education-and-relations-pier-5/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260609T145000 DTSTAMP:20260603T210038 CREATED:20260518T213413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T230954Z UID:10000636-1781013600-1781016600@ncretac.org SUMMARY:HEMS Task Force Meeting DESCRIPTION:NCRETAC — Clinical & Professional Standards Committee\nHEMS Utilization & Performance Task Force\n\n📅  Tuesday\, June 9\, 2026\n🕐  2:00 – 3:00 PM 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\nOfficer Elections & Nominations\nNominations and voting for sector representatives are conducted online. Use the link below before or during the meeting.\n \n ☑\n Nominations & Voting\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▶ 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\nRegional EMS and trauma system updates\nState and federal policy developments affecting EMS and trauma\nNCRETAC organizational updates relevant to the Task Force\nColorado RISE and RHTP coordination update\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\nTask Force background and charge\nRelationship to Clinical and Professional Standards Committee\nScope of work and expected timeline\n\n\n \n\nSection II\nTask Force Business\n \n \n\n\n\nSector Representative Elections\nElecting two representatives per sector — one rural\, one urban where applicable\n \n ▼\n \n\nThe Task Force elects two members to represent each sector. Where a sector spans both rural and urban providers\, elections aim for one representative from each setting. For Non-Transporting Fire Departments and Law Enforcement\, elections aim for one fire and one law enforcement representative.\n\nNomination and Election Process\n\nMembers may self-nominate or nominate a colleague within their sector\nSubmit nominations using the online form below or from the floor during this item\nEach sector elects its two representatives by vote of Task Force members\nNewly elected representatives are recognized and seated\n\n\n \n ☑\n Submit Nomination\n \n \n 📝\n Cast Your Vote\n \n \n \n\n\nGround Ambulance\nTwo seats: one representative from a rural ground transport agency\, one from an urban ground transport agency.\n \n\nHEMS\nTwo seats: one representative from a rural helicopter EMS program or base\, one from an urban helicopter EMS program or base.\n \n\n9-1-1 Communications\nTwo seats: one representative from a rural PSAP or dispatch center\, one from an urban PSAP or dispatch center.\n \n\nNon-Transporting Fire & Law Enforcement\nTwo seats: one representative from a non-transporting fire department\, one from a law enforcement agency.\n \n\nHospitals\nTwo seats: one representative from an urban-serving hospital (generally Level I or II trauma capability)\, one from a rural-serving hospital (generally Level III\, IV\, or critical access). Trauma center designation is not required to qualify.\n \n\nMedical Directors\nTwo seats: one representative from a rural EMS medical director\, one from an urban EMS medical director.\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\nAdoption of Meeting Conduct Standards\nFollowing elections\, the Task Force formally adopts its meeting conduct standards governing all future meetings\n \n \n \n\n\n\nLaunch vs. Standby: Should HEMS Services Default to Launch?\nDiscussion Item 1 — Stakeholder Input Requested\n \n ▶\n \n\nSome HEMS services default to a standby posture and wait for confirmation before launching\, while others launch on initial activation and stand down if not needed. The Task Force will explore whether a regional default-to-launch model better serves patient outcomes across Northeast Colorado’s geography.\n\nAction Before Next Meeting\nMembers are asked to take this question to their agencies and stakeholders and return with informed perspectives for discussion at the next meeting. No vote is taken today.\n \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\nSingle Method of Contact: Standardizing HEMS Activation\nDiscussion Item 2 — Stakeholder Input Requested\n \n ▶\n \n\nAcross the region\, agencies activate HEMS through varying methods — direct radio contact\, dispatch relay\, phone\, and others. The Task Force will examine whether establishing a single standardized method of contact for HEMS activation would improve speed\, reduce friction\, and support better patient outcomes.\n\nAction Before Next Meeting\nMembers are asked to survey current activation methods used by their agencies and partners\, and return with findings and perspectives for discussion at the next meeting. No vote is taken today.\n \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\nSection III\nAdvisory Business & Look Ahead\n \n\n\n\nAgenda Items for Future Meetings\nPlanning and priorities\n \n ▼\n \n\n\nConfirm agenda items for the next Task Force meeting\nUpcoming reporting obligations to the Clinical and Professional Standards Committee\nNext meeting date and format\n\n\n \n\nAbout\nHEMS Task Force Charter\n \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\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\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/hems-task-force-meeting-june9/ LOCATION:Microsoft Teams Meeting CATEGORIES:Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ncretac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hems-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Nick Nudell":MAILTO:nick@ncretac.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR