Trauma Committee
The Trauma Committee is responsible for the oversight of the trauma system in Trauma Service Area (TSA) – E, including the Regional Trauma System Plan. This Plan includes strategies to focus diverse resources in a collective strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality due to trauma. The committee will provide guidance in the development and review of hospital and pre-hospital assessment tools, regional plans, treatment guidelines, and the committee SOP. Additionally, the committee will interface with other RAC committees, professional associations appropriate to the service line, and the Governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC).
Committee Responsibilities & Representation
The following provides a continuation of the committee responsibilities to the TSA-E region:
1.1. Establish standards and procedures for the Trauma Committee
1.2. Create broad stakeholder representation while working to provide an opportunity to share resources leading to the development, operation, and evaluation of trauma education and advocacy within the 19 counties served.
1.3. Provide guidance in the development of pre-hospital assessment tools and treatment guidelines related to trauma care to the EMS and Air Medical Committees.
1.4. Organize, support, and/or coordinate health care evidenced-based education identified through NCTTRAC committee requests.
1.5. Provide oversight to the Trauma Committee Workgroups and Subcommittees.
1.6. Serve as a source to identify trauma expert resources available in TSA-E to members and community partners.
Please use the Trauma Committee Document Library below to view the previous and current Committee Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Please use the button below to view the current committee projects and assignments via the Accountability Scorecard:
Committee Core Group
In accordance with NCTTRAC Bylaws Article IX, there is a voting core group identified comprises the Trauma Committee. The Trauma committee core group of voting representatives shall be comprised of Trauma Program Managers/Coordinators, unless delegated otherwise, from Trauma Designated Hospitals and In Active Pursuit (IAP) Hospitals that are NCTTRAC member organizations in good standing.
Please use the Member Hub Login button in the column on the right-hand side to view your organization’s current Voting Representatives.
Committee-Specific Active Participation
The Trauma Committee identifies the following to be creditable for active participation at the committee level:
- Attend at minimum 50% of Trauma Committee meetings, preferably in person.
- Meet Texas DSHS Data submission requirements, as applicable.
- For members with a capable registry, evidence of data submission to NCTTRAC’s outsourced data reporting service on a quarterly basis.
Chiefs and Executives Dashboard
Members can utilize the NCTTRAC Chiefs and Executives Dashboard to review the overall performance of their respective member organization; including information on the following:
- Organization’s Membership
- Active Participation Status
- Attendance in committee meetings
- Participation in data submission requests
- Status of different agreements and contracts
Additionally, member organizations can view their individual participation/performance status and compare their own performance against other member organizations throughout TSA-E.
Chiefs and Executives Dashboard
Trauma Committee Document Library
Data Initiatives
NCTTRAC Regional Trauma Registry
NCTTRAC, in collaboration with the DFWHC Foundation, has sponsored the development of a new regional trauma registry to provide member organizations with the opportunity to access a robust data repository and report generating platform supporting multiple service lines. This new registry will grant access to data and reporting capabilities for regional emergency & acute healthcare system development and performance improvement initiatives. The primary objective of this registry is to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and inform evidence-based decision-making for trauma system stakeholders.
Members can utilize the Trauma Facility Foundation Registry Participation data report to review their respective member organization’s overall enrollment status, data submission status, and the regional performance for the NCTTRAC Regional Trauma Registry. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for access.
Designation Survey Support
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) designations in Maternal, Neonatal, Stroke, and Trauma require that the hospital applicant show they are “active participants” in the local RAC’s system of care in which they seek designation. The NCTTRAC General Membership has set this standard to include requirements that these hospitals must be approved members of the RAC, must participate in any performance improvement initiative requested, and submit data as requested for various Committee and Regional assessments.
To request a RAC Letter of Participation for your upcoming Designation Survey, please utilize the Support Ticket System:
NCTTRAC Support Ticket System – RAC Participation Letter Request
For further information regarding Designation Support, please visit the Designation Support Webpage:
Designation Support Webpage
Trauma Committee Leadership
Committee Chair
Carolann VinZant, MN, RN
Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
carolvinzant@texashealth.org
September 2024 – August 2025
Committee Chair Elect
Ann Quinlan, RN, MSN, TCRN
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
AnnQuinlan@texashealth.org
September 2024 – August 2025
Committee co-medical directors
Victor Portillo, MD, FACS
Medical City Arlington
victorportillo@envisionhealth.com
Brian Tibbs, MD
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
briantibbs@texashealth.org
Your Member Hub Account provides access to the following:
– NCTTRAC Membership Information
– Meeting Registration
– Active Member Directory Listings
– Committee/Workgroup Subscriptions
– Resource Library
Primary Committee Staff Support:
Corrine Cooper
EHS Program Administrator
CCooper@NCTTRAC.org
EHS2@ncttrac.org
Direct: 817.607.7011
NCTTRAC Main: 817.608.0390
Trauma Facility Foundation Registry Participation
This Trauma Facility Foundation Registry Participation Data Report allows members to review their respective member organization’s overall enrollment status, data submission status, and the regional performance for the NCTTRAC Regional Trauma Registry.