Trauma Service Area J · West Texas
Hospitals, physicians, nurses, EMS providers and volunteers working to reduce preventable trauma deaths and make sure every trauma patient in TSA J receives the best care possible.
Welcome to the J RAC
In 1992 the Texas Board of Health divided the state into 22 regions called “trauma service areas.” A regional advisory council (“RAC”) was formed in each region to develop and implement the trauma system for that region. Since no funding was available when the program was implemented, these councils were formed and the work was done by dedicated volunteers in various medical professions.
Our goal is to fully implement the statewide trauma system in order to reduce the number of trauma incidents, preventable deaths and the severity of trauma-related disability, and to make sure that all Texas trauma victims receive the best care possible. For the past few years, we have also been helping hospitals make sure they are prepared to respond to a bioterrorism attack or a wide-scale natural disaster.
The Texas “J” Regional Advisory Council is an organization of local citizens representing all health care entities within Texas Trauma Service Area “J.” It was chartered by the Texas Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Management to develop, implement and monitor regional emergency services and to oversee trauma system networking.
17 counties are included in TSA “J.” Participant volunteers are hospitals, physicians, nurses, EMS providers and other individuals interested in trauma care.
Hot topics
No matter how rapid the arrival of professional emergency responders, bystanders will always be first on the scene. That is why it is important to stop blood loss quickly. “Stop the Bleed” is a nationwide campaign to empower individuals to act quickly and save lives.
Remember to be aware of your surroundings and move yourself and the injured person to safety, if necessary.
For hospitals & EMS
The Concern Form is a way for entities to resolve an issue with another entity or simply get concerns answered. The completed form is sent to the TXJRAC Executive Director, then forwarded to the other entity involved for an answer, and the process continues until the concern is resolved.
The concern stays between the entities and the TXJRAC Executive Director unless outside expertise is required to resolve the issue.
Hospital bed data requirements for each Trauma Service Area are published by the Texas Department of State Health Services through its Hospital Preparedness Program.
Hospital bed data (DSHS) (opens in a new tab)
Hospital, EMS and air medical PI submissions are linked on the Documents page.
Programs
Severe blood loss is one of the leading causes of preventable death. Prehospital blood programs equip ambulances and medical helicopters with blood so trained EMS personnel can begin transfusions at the scene or during transport.
Leadership
The TXJRAC Executive Board includes trauma program leaders, EMS directors and rural and urban hospital and EMS representatives from Medical Center Hospital, Midland Memorial Hospital, Ward County EMS, Odessa Fire Rescue, Pecos County and more.
