GETAC Council
Draft Document
Texas EMS-Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System Performance Improvement Plan
A draft document of the Texas EMS-Trauma and Emergency Healthcare System Performance Improvement Plan (PI) is now available for review.
Statewide system performance improvement is a collaborative effort between DSHS, the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC), the Regional Advisory Councils, and stakeholders to monitor, evaluate, and improve processes of care and outcomes.
If you have questions or comments on the document, please email GETAC@dshs.texas.gov.
Policies and Procedures
Index of Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Position Statements
Council Resources
American College of Surgeons (ACS) TQP best practices guidelines
- ACS TQP- Abuse best practices guidelines
- ACS TQP- Palliative care best practices guidelines
- ACS TQP- Spinal injury guidelines
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.
For more information, please e-mail us.
Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council Appointments
Positions on the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) are appointed by the Governor of Texas. To apply for an appointed position, you must submit an application through the Office of the Governor. GETAC is listed as Emergency Medical Services, Advisory Council on (Statute) under the “Healthcare” section on the Appointed Positions webpage.
Current vacancies:
- Registered Nurse Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(3)
- EMS Fire Department Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(9)
Council Members
| Name | Affiliation | Location | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alan H. Tyroch, M.D., F.A.C.S. Council Chair Trauma Surgeon Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(14) | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso University Medical Center of El Paso | El Paso, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| Ryan Matthews, LP Council Vice Chair Private EMS Provider Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(5) | Trans Star Ambulance President & CEO | Wichita Falls, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| Donald “Donny” Booth, RN Rural Trauma Facility Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(11) | Permian Regional Medical Center CEO | Andrews, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| **Vacant** EMS Fire Department Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(9) | |||
| James M. (Mike) DeLoach, LP County EMS Provider Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(12) | Lamb County West Texas EMS Resources | Littlefield, TX | 01/01/2026 |
| Brian Eastridge, MD Urban Trauma Facility Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(10) | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Professor and Chief of the Division of Trauma and Emergency General Surgery | San Antonio, TX | 01/01/2026 |
| Della Johnson, RN RN w/Trauma Expertise Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(15) | Parkland Health and Hospital System Trauma service manager | Mesquite, TX | 01/01/2026 |
| Billy "Scott" Lail, EMT-P, FP-C Fire Chief Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(4) | City of Cleburne Fire Department Fire Chief | Glen Rose, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| Sharon Ann Malone, MD EMS Medical Director Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(2) | Grayson, Lamar, Dallas, and Tarrant Counties Collin College EMS Education and Paris Junior College EMS Education Programs | Van Alstyne, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| Ruben A. Martinez Public Member Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(18) | Zenitram Enterprises, LLC President and CEO | Premont, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| Brian Petrilla, EMT-P Certified Paramedic Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(17) | Fort Bend County Assistant Chief of EMS for | Tomball, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| **Vacant** Registered Nurse Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(3) | |||
| Daniel "Danny" Ramirez, EMT-P Stand-Alone EMS Agency Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(16) | City of Pharr EMS Chief | San Juan, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| Taylor Ratcliff, MD, FACEP, FAEMS FF/EMT-LP EMS Educator Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(7) | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Williamson County EMS, Marble Falls Area EMS, and Robertson County EMS Travis County DCPE and STAR Flight Temple College EMS Health Professions Program | Temple, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| Katherine E. "Kate" Remick, M.D. Pediatrician Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(13) | Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin San Marcos Hays County EMS System | Austin, TX | 01/01/2028 |
| Shawn Salter, RN, LP EMS Air Medical Service Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(8) | CHRISTUS EMS and CHRISTUS Flight For Life Chief Administrative Officer | Tyler, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| Rodney Tidwell, EMT-P EMS Volunteer Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(6) | University Medical Center EMS in Lubbock Post-Garza County EMS | Post, TX | 01/01/2030 |
| Gerad Troutman, MD, FACEP Emergency Physician Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(1) | Cities of Lubbock and Amarillo Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock, TX | 01/01/2026 |
| Aundrea Young, MBA Public Member Per Health and Safety Code §773.012(b)(18) | Competitive Choice, Inc Founder and President | Houston, TX | 01/01/2026 |