Please note the following correction: the previous blast had the IFT task force as Monday, September 5, 2023. The correct information is Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Our apologies for any confusion.

September Board Meeting

September Board Meeting


Wednesday, September 27, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM



Cafeteria Annex

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

1000 Rush Drive

Salida, CO 81201

Zoom INFO


https://zoom.us/j/97205131130?pwd=RWpoa1FBNlNDbkZ0R2lnbXBQaDg4Zz09


Meeting ID: 972 0513 1130

Passcode: CMRETAC

 

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CMRETAC IFT Safety Task Force

Please join us for our IFT Safety Task Force. The goal is to develop a tool to guide IFT decision-making. Once completed, the tool will be available to anyone in the region or state to use if they choose. This is a short-term task force, and the group will meet bi-weekly. If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah.


IFT Safety Task Force

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM


Zoom INFO


https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83420705772?pwd=T0tUWlo4bEdET2l6Y3NuVmhwWXBUUT09


Meeting ID: 834 2070 5772

Passcode: cmretac

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CMRETAC Regional Awards Program


Regional Awards Program


CMRETAC is now accepting nominations for the 2023 CMRETAC Regional Awards Program


Nominations due 10/20/2023


Visit cmretac.org/awards for the nomination form and guidelines.*


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*Submitting a nomination does not preclude you from submitting a nomination to EMSAC


Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention Committee


Monday, October 16, 2023

10:00 AM

Virtual

Zoom INFO


https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88979384362?pwd=R1pCMVJjUTFOMktydDNXZGtDVlYzQT09


Meeting ID: 889 7938 4362

Passcode: cmretac


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Seat Belt Counts


Fall Seat Belt Counts are due

November 1, 2023.

Questions, please contact Sarah or Mikaela.


Seat Belt Count Observation Form – CLICK HERE

Seat Belt Count Guidelines CLICK HERE


EMTS Data Section Requesting Local and

Regional Prevention Efforts Information


The State Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council's Prevention Committee is seeking information and input about local and regional prevention efforts. Topics sought include but are not limited to firearms-related injuries, suicide, motor vehicle safety, child maltreatment, infant safe sleep, stroke, cardiac arrest, sexual violence, and opioid overdoses. Contact the EMTS Data Team to share efforts or for more information.

To Feature Injury Prevention Offerings/Events/Education in the Newsletter, please send your submission to mikaela.greene@cmretac.org

Opportunities & Resources

Safe States Injury and Violence Prevention Conference

September 11 and 13, 2023

More information click here.

Questions contact Safe States or call 770-690-9000


Children’s Hospital Colorado Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium

September 13 and 14, 2023

Vail Health Hospital Conference Center

More information and to register click here.


Northern Colorado Emergency and Trauma Care Symposium

September 22, 2023

More information click here. Questions contact Marilyn Sykes-Johnson.


 Presenting Peds for EMS 

September 26, 2023

More information click here. Questions contact Rebecca Fowler.


Rocky Mountain Regional Healthcare Summit

September 28 and 29, 2023

More information click here. Questions contact Sara Pierce


Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

September 28 and 29, 2023

More information click here. Questions contact Rebecca Fowler.


Austere Emergency Care 

October 17 - 20, 2023

More information click here.

Questions contact Kyle Green or call 719-283-1566.


Stepping on Fall Prevention Workshop Leader Training

October 24 and 25, 2023

More information click here. Questions contact Alison Weston or call 970-495-7502.


Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Care Symposium

October 25, 2023

More information click here.

Colorado Whole Blood Coalition


To further engage with the ongoing efforts and stay informed about the latest updates and meetings, sign up for the Colorado Whole Blood Coalition's mailing list.



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CREATE Grant


CREATE assists private and public organizations in improving and expanding the emergency medical and trauma system in Colorado.


Guidelines

Deadlines


Contact Sarah with questions

Path4EMS Program


A free and confidential mental health and wellness resource for Colorado’s EMS professionals. To request services or for more information click here.

Mental Health Resources

Visit http://cmretac.org/mental-health-resources for a complete list
of mental health resources for providers.
Please direct any additional opportunities to:

Executive Board



Josh Hadley, Chair

Chaffee County EMS Director

jhadley@chaffeecounty.org

719-221-4988


Gabe Muething, Vice-Chair

Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Aspen Ambulance District

gmuething@aspenhospital.org

970-544-1228


Richard Cornelius, Treasurer

Deputy Fire Chief - Roaring Fork Fire Rescue

rcornelius@roaringforkfire.org 

970-340-7037

Medical Director


Clark Samuel Smith MD, Maj, USAFR, MC

Regional Medical Director, Central Mountains RETAC

Team Lead, Critical Care Air Transport, 932 MDS

St Anthony Hospital | USACS South

c.sam.smith.md@gmail.com

501.339.3082

Upcoming Meetings

CMRETAC Board Meetings Click Here

September 27, 2023 - Chaffee

November 22, 2023 - Virtual


CMRETAC Injury Prevention Committee

October 16, 2023

December 18, 2023


Statewide Quarterly RETAC Forums Click Here


SEMTAC Click Here

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