Trauma & Stroke Surveys/Consultations

Utilizing experienced trauma medical directors, program managers and stroke coordinators, TETAF has an outstanding team of credentialed surveyors trained to provide survey services for Texas hospitals.

Surveyors also are available for consultations on program development and refinement.
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Upcoming Educational Events

Texas Injury & Violence Prevention Conference
June 20 – 22 in Austin, Texas
Registration Here

Sept. 14 -- Data Management course, Houston area; watch for more details soon

Oct. 12 -- Stroke Symposium, Lubbock; registration will open soon

Event Calendar

May 7-8 -- TETAF divisions/General Meeting, in conjunction with GETAC, Austin Airport Hilton

Webcast Archives

Click here to view current and past GETAC webcasts

May Recognizes Trauma, EMS

May is National Trauma Awareness Month, and May 20-26 is National Emergency Medical Services Week. TETAF has compiled information and resources to help you celebrate in your local community.

Former President Ronald Reagan established May as Trauma Awareness Month in 1988. The designation provides an opportunity to raise public awareness of the vital role of trauma systems and to disseminate injury prevention messages.

The American Trauma Society, the Society of Trauma Nurses and the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children program have developed a comprehensive Trauma Awareness Month campaign focused on distracted driving. “Decide to Drive: Arrive Alive” includes fact sheets, pamphlets, videos and games.

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Guide to Trauma Center Designation

The chief executive officer of every designated trauma hospital in Texas -- and those eligible for designation -- has been mailed a copy of Guide to Trauma Center Designation for Health Care Executives. Developed by the Trauma Division, this publication provides information on the statewide trauma system as well as explains the requirements for achieving and maintaining trauma center designation, and the CEO's role in the process. Contact Brenda Putz for more information.

Welcome

Welcome to the Texas EMS Trauma & Acute Care Foundation Website. The Texas EMS, Trauma & Acute Care Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was created to further develop the Texas EMS, trauma and acute care systems. TETAF’s mission is to minimize the human suffering and economic cost created by health related emergencies, traumatic injuries and crisis events in Texas.

Latest News

Volunteers Needed!
Additional TETAF Services to RACs
TETAF Minutes - March 7, 2012
TETAF Agenda - May 8, 2012
TETAF Update - April, 2012
TETAF Grant Forum Agenda, April 18, 2012
TETAF Update - March, 2012
TETAF Minutes - February 7, 2012
TETAF Agenda - March 7, 2012
TETAF Update - February 29, 2012
TETAF Minutes - January 4, 2012
TETAF Agenda - February 7, 2012
TETAF Update - January 30, 2012
TETAF agenda - January 4, 2012