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2010.
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In 1995, the State of Colorado passed comprehensive, state-regulated, voluntary and inclusive trauma system legislation. With the passage of this legislation came rules regarding trauma center designation, trauma and EMS data collection and mandatory triage and transfer of severely injured patients to designated centers. To update procedures, CDPHE hosted the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma System Consultation visit in May 2009. The purpose...
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2010.
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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...
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[2009]
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Biennial plans submitted by Colorado's eleven (11) RETACs in compliance with contract requirements during Fiscal Year 2010. These plans are intended to outline the strategic directions of each RETAC council for the upcoming two (2) years of work to support Colorado's emergency medical and trauma system at the regional and local level. This review process was an initial effort and will serve as the "alpha" test for the future in an effort to ensure...