Resources for Prevention
Central Texas RAC has a library of injury prevention resources for the Central Texas RAC to help promote safety, health, and well-being. If you need resources not included on this page, please contact RAC Staff with your needs. Just like our Mission states: To provide the infrastructure and leadership necessary to reduce death and disability through coordinated efforts focused exclusively on the Emergency Healthcare System within Trauma Service Area L.
Spotlight Resources
Safe Sleep
Brain Injury
- Approximately 2.8 million people are diagnosed with a brain injury each year. Of those injuries, 47.9% are from falls, 13.2% from MVCs, and 25.4% are from assaults.
- 81% of TBIs in adults aged 65 and older are caused by falls.
- Wear a seatbelt.
- Do not drive under the influence.
- Wear helmets and appropriate safety gear while doing activities such as riding bikes, scooters, motorcycles, and skateboards.
- Help prevent older adult falls.
- First Steps
- Community Re-entry
- Heads Up
GETAC Documents
DSHS GETAC Home Page
RAC Rule
Currently under review with DSHS/HHSC. There will be a public hearing on March 8 at 1300 on Chapter 157.
Trauma Rule
Currently under review with DSHS/HHSC. There will be a public hearing on March 8 at 1300 on Chapter 157.
Handout ACS 2022 VRC Standards
Handout ACS 2014 Level IV Criteria