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EMS and Trauma Systems Rulemaking Advisory Committees

Rulemaking Advisory Committees, also known as RACs, are an important process that allow members of the public and communities to provide input and suggestions during the development of new rules or amending current rules. Information relating to EMS and Trauma Systems rulemaking advisory committees are noted below. Additional information is also available about how a person or community affected by EMS and trauma system regulatory functions may apply to serve on a Rule Advisory Committee (RAC).

​There are no temporary rules in place at this time.

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There are no proposed rulemaking actions out for public comment at this time​.

OAR 333-265-0080 - Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients (Exhibit 2) and Trauma Team Activation (Exhibit 3) RAC


The purpose of this RAC is to review proposed amendments to OAR 333-265-0080 and Exhibit 2 and the adoption of the 2021, National Guideline for Field Triage of Injured Patients. This RAC will also consider amendments to the Trauma Team Activation Criteria in Exhibit 3 which includes changes to align with Exhibit 2 and the addition of findings-based criteria to activate a trauma team.

Meeting date(s), agendas and meeting notes:

The EMS and Trauma Systems Program is seeking persons and communities who would be affected by administrative rules relating to any of EMS and Trauma System's regulatory functions and who would be interested in serving on a RAC.

RACs are an important process​ that allow members of the public and communities to provide input and suggestions during the development of new administrative rules, amending or repealing existing rules, and identifying the potential fiscal impact on small business as well as the effect on racial equity in Oregon. Diverse opinions and viewpoints are an important part of the rulemaking process.

The following is a list of administrative rules pertaining to the regulatory and licensing functions of the EMS and Trauma System Program. Persons interested in serving on future RACs relating to any of these topics are encouraged to send the completed RAC Interest Application form to mellony.c.bernal@dhsoha.state.or.us 

Applications will be saved and applicants contacted when future RACs are convened. 

Regulatory Functions

  • Ambulance Service Licensing (OAR 333-250)
  • Ambulance Vehicle Licensing (OAR 333-255)
  • County Ambulance Service Area Plans (OAR 333-260)
  • Emergency Medical Services and Systems/Trauma Hospital Designation (OAR 333-200)
  • Emergency Medical Services Providers (OAR 333-265)
  • Oregon POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) Registry (OAR 333-270)
  • Training on Lifesaving Treatments (OAR 333-055)
  • Trauma System Hospital Designation in Trauma Area #1 (OAR 333-205)