Improving Patient Outcomes Through Regional Emergency Healthcare System
Central Texas 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.
Our Mission and Initiatives
Enhancing Emergency Healthcare: We support member organizations in delivering the highest level of emergency healthcare to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve patient outcomes.
Promoting Cooperation: We encourage collaborative activities among member organizations and provide a platform to resolve conflicts related to patient care.
Community Education: We facilitate educational programs for the public to raise awareness about an inclusive trauma system, with a strong emphasis on prevention.
Background
Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) oversee the trauma and emergency healthcare system within defined Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) or Perinatal Care Regions (PCRs) in Texas. Each of the 22 RACs in Texas 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.
Our Role in Emergency Healthcare
We understand the importance of being ready for medical emergencies. As a leading resource in emergency healthcare, we offer RAC-approved guidelines and resources, ensuring a unified approach to emergency situations.
CTRAC Bylaws
Getting Ready for the Worst
Being prepared is not just about having the right equipment. It's about knowledge, training, and readiness to act when needed. We offer guidance on the best practices for medical preparedness, from how to handle an injury to what steps to follow during a health crisis.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors, representing our membership and service areas, includes 18 positions. Board elections occur annually in December, with half of the Board positions expiring each year. Board members may serve up to two consecutive 2-year terms and complete a comprehensive orientation and policy acknowledgements annually.
Board Agreement
Conflict of Interest Policy
Privacy Policy Statement
DSHS Board Attestation
Staff
Central Texas RAC is led by Ms. Christine Reeves, who has served as the Executive Director since July 2022, with prior oversight since 2018. Her leadership ensures the organization's mission and vision are realized.
Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to:
Advance and improve the state of healthcare for the injured patient within the counties of Trauma Service Area L (Central Texas Regional Area).
Decrease morbidity and/or mortality.
Encourage activities designated to promote cooperation and resolve conflicts between member organizations.
Improve funding of trauma care providers within the counties served by this council.
Advance and improve the state of healthcare for the injured patient within the counties of Trauma Service Area L (Central Texas Regional Area).
Decrease morbidity and/or mortality.
Encourage activities designated 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 for Central Texas RAC, which is based on standard guidelines for comprehensive system development.
Improve public awareness of the methods of accessing the health care system and preventing injury.
Coordinate responses to mass casualty and disaster events.
Maintain an Emergency Healthcare System Plan for Central Texas RAC, which is based on standard guidelines for comprehensive system development.
Improve public awareness of the methods of accessing the health care system and preventing injury.
Coordinate responses to mass casualty and disaster events.
Vision
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.