Advisory Committee on Trauma

The 1999 Legislature created the Advisory Committee on Trauma (ACT), generally following the recommendations in the 1998 Plan (K.S.A. 75-5664). The ACT is advisory to the Secretary of Health and Environment on the development and implementation of a statewide trauma system. The ACT is composed of 24 members including representation from physician organizations, the hospital association, the state nurse association, and EMS organizations. Of the 24 members, two are legislators, one is a representative of KDHE and one is a representative of the Board of Emergency Medical Services. Members of the committee have significant expertise and commitment to EMS and Trauma Care, and represent both urban and rural interests. The ACT is charged with directing the development and implementation of the Kansas trauma system, including:

1. Take a lead role in development of a statewide template for injury prevention.
    
2. Provide oversight and guidance to the RTC (Regional Trauma Councils) for system evaluation, education and training programs, and public education and prevention strategies.
    
3. Monitor availability of resources statewide, assure compliance with system standards, and work in conjunction with the KDHE to develop a process for review of trauma care.
    
4. Evaluate patient care outcomes at a system level.
    
5. Develop a process to assure trauma centers outside the State of Kansas are fully incorporated into the Kansas Trauma Plan to assure access and mutual aide programs are in place.
    
6. Analyze the impact and results of the system and make recommendations for change as appropriate to assure quality outcomes.
    
7. Assist KDHE in developing and monitoring legislative initiatives as appropriate.
    
8. Identify funding sources for all aspects of the emergency medical and trauma system.

 

Meeting Minutes

Meeting Minutes 02-07-18 (.pdf) Meeting Minutes 05-02-18 (.pdf) Meeting Minutes 08-15-18 (.pdf)

Meeting Minutes 11-17-18 (.pdf) Meeting Minutes 02-27-19 (.pdf)

Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting Schedule

DATE	TIME	LOCATION	MEETING DOCUMENTS
02/5/2020	10:00 – 3:00 PM	Kansas Medical Society 623 SW 10th St., Topeka
05/13/2020	10:00 – 3:00 PM	Kansas Medical Society 623 SW 10th St., Topeka
08/5/2020	10:00 – 3:00 PM	Kansas Medical Society 623 SW 10th St., Topeka
11/4/2020	10:00AM – 12:00 PM	Kansas Medical Society 623 SW 10th St., Topeka

 

Advisory Committee on Trauma Members
Name	Organization
Dr. Paul Harrison (Chairperson)	KMS
Dr. Craig Concannon (Vice Chairperson)	KMS
Dr. Michael McClintick	KAOM
Ms. Carol Perry	KHA
Ms. Tina Pendergraft	KHA
Mr. Ron Marshall	KHA
Ms. Darlene Whitlock	KSNA
Ms. Janet Kemmerer	KSNA
Mr. Larry Salmans	KEMTA
Mr. James Higgins	KEMSA
Mr. Dennis Mauk	EMS Adm.
Mr. John Hultgren	EMS Adm
Ms. Cathy Heikes	SW RTC Rep.
Ms. Kris Hill	SC RTC Rep.
Ms. Patricia Lucke	SE RTC Rep.
Dr. Michael Machen	NW RTC Rep.
Dr. Jake Breeding	NC RTC Rep.
Dr. William Sachs	NE RTC Rep.
Designees
Dr. Dennis Allin	Board of EMS
Legislators
Senator Ed Berger	Chair, Public Health and Welfare
Senator Barbara Bollier	Ranking Minority Member, Public Health and Welfare
Representative Tory Marie Arnberger	Health and Human Services Committee
Representative Monica Murnan	Ranking Minority Member, Health and Human Services Committee