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FY07-09 North Region Plan |
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Download the current and approved FY07-09 North Region EMS & Trauma System Plan (PDF Format). Plan Changes This document is a working document
and can be updated at any time. The local EMS Council would need to
submit a Plan Change Request cover letter with the requested changes.
Please know that sometimes this process can be a quick; however if it
involves anything to do with verification, designation and / or Regional
Patient Care Procedures, the process can take longer. So if you
anticipate any changes in your community, please work with your local EMS
Council and provide data and to support your change request. If you
have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact the North
Region Office or one of its Regional Council members. Regional Plan Development North Region is made up of five (5) local 1. 2. 3. 4. Snohomish County EMS Council (Meets Monthly,
except summer months) 5. This component of the trauma system
represents local interests, and assists in the establishment of the
development of the trauma system as a grass roots effort. North Region EMS
& Trauma Care Council is supported by a performance grant from the State
DOH office and is charged with developing the regional plan, regional patient
care procedures, prevention and public education programs to address regional
injury problems, etc. In accordance with RCW 70.168, the
Department of Health, Office of EMS and Trauma Prevention contracts with the
eight Regional EMS and Trauma Care Councils in Development and Clinical/Operational
Activities The scope of work outlined in
regional contracts is divided into two (2) components: 1.
Development
activities encompass the review, development, and implementation of regional
patient care procedures and mutual aid agreements 2.
Assessment of
the regional 3.
Participation
in local and regional disaster planning 4.
Facilitate
communication among facilities and DOH on issues regarding trauma
designation 5.
Coordinate and
implement training for volunteer 6.
Assessment of
the region’s prehospital services and support for local The clinical/operational contract
activities include: 1.
Assessment and
prioritization of regional injury prevention/public education (IPPE) needs 2.
Implementation of
appropriate IPPE programs Regional Council Membership Each regional council is comprised of
volunteer members representing all areas of the 1.
hospital 2.
prehospital 3.
local 4.
law enforcement 5.
communications 6.
consumer Council activities are coordinated and
administered by regional administrators and/or office managers, trainers, and
injury prevention specialists. Again, please feel free to contact the
Regional Office with any questions you may have regarding the planning
process. The mission of
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