NEW Information ! FRETAC CQI Improving Patient Care! The FRETAC board is dedicated to improving the EMTS system. One of the ways we hope to accomplish this is through a FRETAC-wide CQI program. At this point in the trauma system evolution, there is not yet a statewide CQI system in place, so the RETACs have been unable to address this goal completely. Until such time as a state-wide system is introduced, the FRETAC partnered with 5 other RETACs in the state in a very small foray into CQI. We are addressing EMS trip reports, or (PCRs). This issue involves both facilities and EMS, and we hope it will be a first step in a learning process. Our first step was to meet with our EMS and facility Medical Directors. We listened to what they had to say, and planned the next steps accordingly. This project is now in the 3rd year since its inception with three distinct phases of the project Our goal was to improve compliance with the number of PCRs received at the facilities when a patient is delivered via EMS. The Clinical Care Committee is currently putting the final finishing touches to the research paper. The paper will then be sent to EMS journals for possible publication! We're very excited about this new adventure. The committee has now developed a "short form" that we call the PPCR or "Preliminary Patient Care Record". You can now download the form and the guidelines that go with it. The form is not copyright protected and can be modified to fit any agency. We only ask that you consider using at least these data points when using the new form. For more information on this project please contact the RETAC Coordinator. Stay tuned to our RETAC Listserve for Meeting dates and times. Please join us in this great project! |
Medical Direction: The Medical Directors (Physician Advisors) for our participating EMS agencies and facilities are a vital part to the decision making processes within the Foothills RETAC. We encourage their participation and involvement in all of the FRETAC activities from patient destinations to facility issues. The FRETAC board has met with our Medical Directors several times since our inception at special meetings. We continue to partner with these individuals that donate their time and efforts to enhance patient care. We invite all interested Medical Directors to join any and all of our RETAC meetings. Your participation is much appreciated. |
| FRETAC Phone 970-724-3870 |
| FRETAC Clinical Care Committee Sue Kirk BSN, Chair |
| Patient Destinations, CQI, & Medical Direction |
Trauma Triage Algorithms:
The basic premise of getting the "right patient to the right place at the right time" was the
foundation for the building blocks that make up Colorado's Trauma System.
With this concept, Colorado's 11 RETACs are charged with using the State's approved "Trauma
Triage Algorithm", and applying it to our regions. The trauma patient's destination is a vital link in the
EMTS system.
The Foothills RETAC board carefully considered many factors when designing our policies.
Geographical differences, medical facility availability and capabilities, specific EMS capabilities, and
Medical Direction preference within our RETAC were all considered. The FRETAC decided to design
county specific algorithms that would be EMS friendly for quick reference and understanding,
ALWAYS keeping in mind what is best for the trauma patient.
Our Trauma Triage Algorithms have undergone minor changes over the last year. The latest change
was related to the inclusion of our new facility within Boulder County. We are an INCLUSIVE system
and RETAC, and encourage participation from all our facilities and prehospital agencies.
The Following links will take you to our County Trauma Triage Algorithms.
Boulder County
Clear Creek County
Gilpin County
Grand County
Jefferson County
The basic premise of getting the "right patient to the right place at the right time" was the
foundation for the building blocks that make up Colorado's Trauma System.
With this concept, Colorado's 11 RETACs are charged with using the State's approved "Trauma
Triage Algorithm", and applying it to our regions. The trauma patient's destination is a vital link in the
EMTS system.
The Foothills RETAC board carefully considered many factors when designing our policies.
Geographical differences, medical facility availability and capabilities, specific EMS capabilities, and
Medical Direction preference within our RETAC were all considered. The FRETAC decided to design
county specific algorithms that would be EMS friendly for quick reference and understanding,
ALWAYS keeping in mind what is best for the trauma patient.
Our Trauma Triage Algorithms have undergone minor changes over the last year. The latest change
was related to the inclusion of our new facility within Boulder County. We are an INCLUSIVE system
and RETAC, and encourage participation from all our facilities and prehospital agencies.
The Following links will take you to our County Trauma Triage Algorithms.
Boulder County
Clear Creek County
Gilpin County
Grand County
Jefferson County
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