Improving patient outcomes through a coordinated regional emergency healthcare system.
CENTEX Regional Advisory Council (RAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprising local hospitals, EMS agencies, fire departments, County and City Offices of Emergency Management, and healthcare providers. We proudly serve the 6 counties within Trauma Service Area L: Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, and Mills.
Support member organizations in delivering the highest level of emergency healthcare to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve patient outcomes.
Encourage collaborative activities among member organizations and provide a platform to resolve conflicts related to patient care.
Facilitate educational programs for the public to raise awareness about an inclusive trauma system, with a strong emphasis on prevention.
To be a model leader in Texas for meeting the needs of the entire emergency healthcare system. To provide coordination of acute medical services in mass casualty and disaster settings.
Advance and improve the state of healthcare for the injured patient within Trauma Service Area L.
Decrease morbidity and/or mortality across the region.
Encourage activities to promote cooperation and resolve conflicts between member organizations.
Improve funding of trauma care providers within the counties served by this council.
Maintain an Emergency Healthcare System Plan based on standard guidelines.
Improve public awareness of accessing the health care system and preventing injury.
Coordinate responses to mass casualty and disaster events.
Leads CENTEX RAC through close and accountable collaboration and oversight by stakeholders and the board of directors.
Keeps all initiatives and actionable items current and projected for the future, aligned with stakeholder interests.
18 positions. Annual elections in December. Members may serve up to two consecutive 2-year terms.
Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) oversee the trauma and emergency healthcare system within defined Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas. Each of the 22 RACs is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a regional emergency healthcare system plan.
Our plan aligns with Department of State Health Services (DSHS) guidelines and community needs, aiming to enhance care, reduce injury, and save lives.