City of Hutchins City of Weatherford City of Decatur City of Plano If you would like information on becoming a Heart Safe Community, visit www.NCTTRAC.org. Emergency Department Operations (ED Ops) The ED Ops Committee held multiple discussions regarding Care of Sexual Assault Patients and the potential need for a Regional Sexual Assault Care Plan. The committee is also reviewing prevention efforts regarding workplace violence of healthcare professionals by identifying and managing violent patients within hospital Emergency Departments. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed changes that would greatly affect the Ambulance Fee Schedule (AFS). Throughout the year, the EMS Committee remained up to date on legislative discussions and changes, including Agenda 2050 and the Ambulance Supplemental Program, which would potentially affect regional and statewide EMS providers. The EMS Committee recommended the use of Local Projects Grant (LPG) funding to purchase hemorrhage control wound packing trainers for EMS agencies. The equipment will help initiate, or supplement existing, Stop the Bleed training programs in their communities. 13