Membership and Responsibilities
The committees and boards described here are appointed stakeholders who advise the Oregon Health Authority EMS and Trauma Program on recommendations to the agency policies and procedures. These committees and boards are governed by Oregon Administrative Rule and Oregon Revised Statute. The laws define the membership, roles, responsibilities and work of the boards and committees listed.
Meeting Schedule - All Committees and Boards
2023 EMS and Trauma System meeting dates (pdf)
Location
In-Person: 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232
Virtual: Please see link for each board.
In-Person meetings are scheduled for 2023 Quarter 2 (April) and Quarter 4 (October).
Application Process
Boards and Committees
State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB)
State Trauma Advisory Board (STAB) resources
- Advises the Division in meeting the objectives established in administrative rule
ORS 431A.065.
- Advises on the adoption of rules, policies, and procedures regarding the trauma system.
- Analyzes data related to prevention of injuries, monitoring of the trauma system and recommends improvements where indicated.
Area Trauma Advisory Board (ATAB)
Area Trauma Advisory Boards (ATAB) resources
- Acts as liaison between the providers and general public in their area and the STAB and the Division for exchanging information about trauma system issues and developing an area-wide consensus.
- Advises the STAB and the Division on the adoption of rules, policies and procedures regarding area trauma system plans.
- Recommend to the Division an area trauma system plan which meets the standards and objectives of these rules.
- Participates in the promotion and function of the implemented area trauma system plan by making recommendations to the Division and the area trauma care providers.
EMS for Children (EMSC)
Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Advisory Committee
- Participates in the scheduled EMSC Advisory Committee meetings.
- Shares expertise with the Emergency Medical Services and Tauma Systems Program regarding the adoption of rules, guidelines, and protocols for the statewide coordination of emergency medical services for injured and ill children.
- Analyzes statewide data related to the provision of pediatric emergency medical services and the prevention of injury and illness and advocating for advancements.
- Advises healthcare facilities, EMS agencies and healthcare providers on the provision of pediatric emergency medical care and pediatric education.
- Supports morbidity and mortality prevention efforts and programs.
- Promotes activities that ensure optimal delivery of care and pediatric education for providers.
- Monitors the EMSC Program and the achievement of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) performance measures.
EMS Committee
Emergency Medical Services Committee resources
- Advises the authority concerning the adoption, amendment and repeal of rules authorized by
ORS chapter 682.
- Assists communities in identifying emergency medical service system needs and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assists the EMS and Trauma Systems Program in providing state and regional emergency medical services coordination and planning.
- Assists in prioritizing, implementing and evaluating emergency medical service system quality improvement initiatives identified by communities.
Oregon Stroke Care Committee (SCC)
Oregon Stroke Care Committee information
The purpose of the Committee is to assist OHA with achieving continuous quality improvement in the quality of stroke care by:
- Analyzing data related to the prevention and treatment of strokes
- Identifying potential interventions to improve stroke care
- Advising the OHA on meeting its objectives, including but not limited to the objectives of the emergency medical services and trauma system developed pursuant to ORS 431.607, that are related to stroke care