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Prevention, Policy and Trauma Fund
Section- Reviews
EMS and trauma programs for effectiveness and efficiency; maintains
current EMS and Trauma rules; identifies, develops and promotes injury
prevention activities; maintains current State EMS/Trauma System Plan;
provides consultation and technical assistance to Regional EMS/TC
Councils for the regional/state plan development and prevention
programs; serves as legislative resource for OEMSTS with the
department, constituent groups and the legislature. Specifically, this
section:
- Provides technical assistance and support to Regional EMS/TC
Councils in developing community injury prevention and public
education programs;
- Coordinates statewide Injury Prevention programs;
- Assists OEMSTS Sections with the development of statewide policy
for implementing systems that assure accessible and timely
treatment for victims of motor vehicle crashes, suspected coronary
illnesses, poisonings and trauma;
- Functions as a clearinghouse and resource for legislation, rules
and policies;
- Manages the process of review of EMS and Trauma rules using a
process which involves public input;
- Coordinates the development and implementation of department-
proposed legislation and regulations and makes recommendations to
the Director of OEMSTS;
- Conducts assessments and studies on EMS education, licensing and
certification, injury prevention and related public health issues;
- Monitors and assesses the efficiency, effectiveness, costs and
needs of specific EMS and Trauma programs;
- Maintains the State EMS and Trauma System Plan.
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