Trauma Care Committee
The Trauma Committee collaborates with the RAC board for the oversight of the trauma system in Trauma Service Area R (East Texas Gulf Coast Regional Trauma Advisory Council RAC-R) including the Regional Trauma System Plan. This plan includes strategies to focus diverse resources in a collective strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality due to trauma. The committee will provide guidance in the development and review of hospital and pre-hospital guidelines and protocols, regional plans, compilation of regional data, and injury prevention for the population in RAC-R.
Trauma Care Committee Mission Statement:
The Trauma Committee’s mission is to provide the best care to traumatically injured patients and promote responsible behaviors within the community. The committee will promote safe and effective care practices through constant attention to quality assurance and performance improvement. The committee will foster collaborative relationships with healthcare stakeholders in our region to provide evidence-based education, training, resources, and injury prevention measures.