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Index of EMS-Trauma Systems Policies

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EMS policies in numerical order
EMS provider policies
Trauma Systems Policies in title order
Trauma Systems Policies in numerical order

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EMS Policies by Number Order
Num	Title
* -A	CE Approved by Other Accrediting Agencies
02-A (u)	Advanced Training Prerequisite
03-A	Application Eligibility Period for EMT, EMT-I & EMT-P levels
03-J	Clinical Substitution for EMT Basic Courses
Guidance 2018-A	Guidance Regarding Medical Anti-Shock Trousers
Guidance 2018-B	Guidance regarding transmitting 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator equipment
P09-A	EMS Instructor Requirements
P2011-A	EMS Reciprocity Requirements
P2015-A	Continuing Education Contact Hours
P2020-B	Acceptable CPR Documentation
P2022-A	EMS Education Programs –out of state courses

EMS Provider Policies
Title	Num	Summary
EMS Rule 157.16 Clarification	01-2	Accountability of EMS provider
Ending EMS Run Affidavit	2014-B	Due to the increasing reliability of the Texas EMS/Trauma Registry for receiving run data from EMS Providers, the need for affidavits from EMS Providers will end.
Guidance Document Regarding Air Ambulance Staffing	G2016-A	The department is providing this guidance to address the credentials of staff that deliver patient care on a rotor wing air ambulance.
MD Requirements for AED Rescinded	P 03-C	MD no longer required for AED use
Ambulance Standards	P2015-D	The U.S. General Services Administration adopted new ambulance vehicle standards, KKK-A-1822-F Change Notice 8, which became effective on July 1, 2015.
EMS Vehicle Construction	Policy 2017-A	EMS vehicles must meet a minimum national ambulance vehicle body type, dimension, and safety criteria standards as approved by the department.
Guidance Regarding Medical Anti-Shock Trousers	Guidance 2018-A	The department is providing this guidance to address the policy that all approved EMS Education Program and Course teach and equip each program with Medical Anti-Shock Trousers (MAST).
Guidance regarding transmitting 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator equipment	Guidance 2018-B	The current rule states that all MICU ambulances must be equipped with a transmitting 12-lead capability cardiac monitor/defibrillator by January 1, 2020.

Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Title Order
Title	Num	Summary
Appropriate Level of Designation Attachment A Attachment B	TS-04-B (Suspended 04/23/04) Attachment A Attachment B	A hospital applies for an appropriate designation level based on its capabilities.
Essential Criteria Deficiencies	TS-03-A	Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance".
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Trauma Facilities	TS-02-B	The presence of mid-levels does not meet the requirement for the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
RACs: Participation Responsibilities	TS-01-C	RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways.
RACs: Regional Trauma Treatment Protocols	TS-01-A	Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals.
Telemedicine in Trauma Facilities	TS-01-B	Telemedicine does not meet the essential criterion that requires the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
Trauma Facility Designation: HB3588 & Undesignated Facilities in Active Pursuit of Designation	TS-04-A	Undesignated facilities may meet certain "active pursuit of designation" obligations in order to quality for HB3588 funding.
Trauma Facility Designation Process for Children's Hospitals	TS-03-B	The process by which children’s hospitals in Texas may achieve Levels I, II, or III trauma designation status.

Index of Trauma Systems Policies in Numerical Order
Num	Title	Summary
TS-01-A	RACs: Regional Trauma Treatment Protocols	Minimum RAC trauma treatment protocols for EMS and hospitals.
TS-01-B	Telemedicine in Trauma Facilities	Telemedicine does not meet the essential criterion that requires the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
TS-01-C	RACs: Participation Responsibilities	RACs can help their members meet "participation requirements" in a variety of ways.
TS-02-B	Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Trauma Facilities	The presence of mid-levels does not meet the requirement for the physical presence of physicians in the ED to care for major/severe trauma patients.
TS-03-A	Essential Criteria Deficiencies	Steps to be taken when a designated facility finds it cannot meet one or more essential criteria. Includes a definition of "substantial compliance".
TS-03-B	Trauma Facility Designation Process for Children's Hospitals	The process by which children’s hospitals in Texas may achieve Levels I, II, or III trauma designation status.
TS-04-A	Trauma Facility Designation: HB3588 & Undesignated Facilities in Active Pursuit of Designation	Undesignated facilities may meet certain "active pursuit of designation" obligations in order to quality for HB3588 funding.
TS-04-B(Suspended, 04/23/04) Attachment A Attachment B	Appropriate Level of Designation Attachment A Attachment B	A hospital applies for an appropriate designation level based on its capabilities.

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Last updated April 7, 2022