Colorado. Emergency Medical and Trauma Services.
Pub. Date
2012.
Description
The objective of this paper is to discuss, in broad terms, the history, successes and opportunities to continue the effectiveness of Colorado's Regional Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council (RETAC) program. This is an opportunity to take a critical look at the ever-changing needs and challenges of Colorado's EMS and trauma system and determine what opportunities exist to further improve the quality and level of services provided through the...
Pub. Date
2010.
Description
Senate Bill 09-002 added one dollar to the existing one-dollar motor vehicle registration fee to support Colorado's vital emergency medical and trauma services system. These dollars began flowing into the EMS Account within the Highway Users Tax Fund (HUTF) effective July 1, 2009. Funds are being distributed through the EMTS Provider Grants Program, and the one dollar increase has had vast impact as funds are maximized to support high quality patient...
Pub. Date
2011.
Description
The Colorado Trauma Registry Manual is designed to assist Level I-III trauma centers in Colorado with collection of accurate trauma data. The Manual may also help Level IV and V Colorado trauma centers in making decisions regarding what data could be collected by their trauma programs.
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