Northeast Physician’s Advisory Board (NEPAB)
May 19 @ 10:15 - 12:00
When & Where
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
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
Section II
Clinical & Medical Oversight
Regional Medical Director Update
Regional Medical Director
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
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
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
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
Section III
Advisory Business
Discussion Items & Recommendations
Board and committee items requiring physician advisory input
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
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
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
Questions? Contact Nick Nudell at [email protected] 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