Central Mountains Regional Insights for October 2026!

RHTP Grant Awarded for Whole Blood

Board Meeting

Board Meeting Link

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Trauma & Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention/Trauma Committee

Monday, 19 October 2026

1000-1400hrs

SEMTAC Prevention Committee Presentations

EMTS Chapter 3 Trauma Rules OPEN

First Meeting:

Wednesday, 28 October 2026

1300-1600hrs

Trauma Chapter 3 Stakeholder Engagement

The Department is beginning a stakeholder engagement process to review and update 6 CCR 1015-4, Chapter 3 – Designation of Trauma Facilities. The process will run concurrently with updates to 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 4 – General Hospitals and will incorporate recent statutory changes affecting health care facilities.

Hospitals providing emergency services, freestanding emergency departments, and community clinics providing emergency services are encouraged to participate. Stakeholder meetings will be available in person and via Zoom.

First Meeting:

Oct. 28th, 1:00–4:00 p.m. at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment located at 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South, Denver, CO 80234 in Building A, Carson Room.

To attend by computer or smart device on Zoom:

meeting ID 835 2046 2002 and passcode 718414.

Additional meetings are scheduled monthly through October 2027 and will be emailed to interested parties via the Division’s portal messaging system 1 - 2 weeks before each meeting. Meeting notices, agendas, and proposed rule language will be available in the public folder.

To receive updates and meeting notices, sign up for the Trauma Chapter Three mailing list and share the link with others who may be interested. For questions, contact Grace Sandeno at grace.sandeno@state.co.us or Ellen Eggleston at ellen.eggleston@state.co.us.

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Emergency Medical Services

LINK to Summary of Changes

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SAVE THE DATES

FY28 EMTS Grant Applications

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County Funds

INFORMATION HERE

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EMTS Branch Updates

EMTS Funding Program Public Notice of Awards -- The public notice of awards for the fiscal year 2027 EMTS funding program has been posted on the EMTS Funding webpage. For fiscal year 2027, over $7.1 million in grant funds were requested. Approximately $4.3 million in provider grants and system improvement funds were awarded.

Path4EMS Resiliency Survey

The Path4EMS Program Review Task Force has been working over the past year to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Path4EMS program. As part of this effort, we are seeking to better understand what resiliency and support resources are known and available to EMS professionals. A brief, anonymous survey has been created to help with this. A link to this survey can be found here and will also be shared with EMS agencies for dissemination. We ask that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey and feel free to share the link with other providers here in Colorado. The survey will close August 23, 2026. If you have questions or your agency does not receive the survey link, please contact Tim Petreit at 720-467-8342 or timothy.petreit@state.co.us.

Trauma Education

NEW Bronchiolitis in the Hospitalized Patient --Oct. 15th, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. This activity will include a review of current literature and clinical pathways followed by Children's Hospital Colorado for care of a pediatric patient with bronchiolitis. For more information, visit the event page.

NEW Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Outreach Symposium -- Oct. 21 - 22, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Current clinical issues and implications for children's health and clinician care delivery will be presented and discussed. This symposium will be held at Valley View Hospital with an in person only attendance option. For more information, visit the symposium page. Questions? Contact jason.kotas@childrenscolorado.org.

CommonSpirit Mountain Region Trauma Symposium – Oct. 23rd, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The 2026 Trauma Symposium will be held at Empower Field at Mile High. Abstract submissions are now being accepted, with an updated final submission deadline of September 1, 2026. Selected abstracts may be invited for a 10–15 minute podium presentation during a conference breakout session. Awards will be presented for Novelty Topic, Best Visual Design, and People's Choice. For more information, visit the event page. Questions? Contact traumaresearch.mtregion@commonspirit.org.

7th Annual Children's Hospital Colorado Virtual Pediatric Care Symposium -- Oct. 28th, 7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. This virtual symposium is for those caring for pediatric patients in a variety of settings. Clinical updates and current topics relevant to the care for sick and injured pediatric patients will be covered. For more information, visit the symposium page.

NEW Advanced Trauma Life Support Refresher Course -- Nov. 5th, , 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is an 11th edition refresher course in Beaver Creek at the COACEP Symposium. This course is open to all practitioners who are current ATLS card holders, or those who have an expired card no more than 6 months in expiration, as that is the current "grace period" the American College of Surgeons allows. For more information or to enroll in the course, visit the course page. Questions? Contact cameron.fox@dhha.org or call (303) 602-6223.

EMS Education

NEW Pediatric CPAP in EMS: Practical Considerations for Early Intervention -- Oct. 21st, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. This one-hour virtual webinar explores the role of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in prehospital pediatric respiratory emergencies. For more information, visit the registration page.

EMS Night Out -- Oct. 22nd, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Join UCHealth for a special evening dedicated to our incredible local EMS professionals. Enjoy a free dinner, earn continuing education credits, and take part in an engaging educational session focused on acute stroke recognition and care. For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Nichole.otto@uchealth.org or call (720) 848-4467.

NEW 7th Annual Children's Hospital Colorado Virtual Pediatric Care Symposium -- Oct. 28th, 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. This symposium will provide clinical updates and address current topics relevant to the care for sick and injured pediatric patients. For more information, visit the symposium page.

From Rig to Ready: Brief, On-shift Simulation Resources to Improve Pediatric Readiness and Care -- Nov. 5th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Combine professional and personal goals with the finest in EMS education during a refreshing late fall in Keystone. Gain techniques and information designed to enhance personal growth, improve patient care, strengthen EMS agencies, and advance the state’s EMS delivery system. For more information, visit the event page. Questions? Contact Anne Adema at emsc.colorado@cuanschutz.edu.

Resources

EMTS Meetings Calendar

"Engage with Us" EMS and Trauma Services meetings: Reports, Rules, Meetings calendar and more

EMTS Meetings and Calendar

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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Ground Ambulance Licensing Resources

Helpful tools, information and to help you stay up-to-date with guidelines and policies. Policy templates available.

CLICK HERE