Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission

REGION V RTAC Mission, Vision, and Goals

MISSION
The mission of the Region 5 Trauma Plan and RTAC is twofold. First, they aim to reduce the burden of trauma through injury prevention efforts focused on injury data and statistics specific to Region 5 and other regional plan participants. Second, they will strive to ensure that victims of trauma receive care across the continuum from pre-hospital through rehabilitation that is of the highest quality to ensure the best possible outcome.

VISION
The Region 5 Trauma Plan and RTAC will provide leadership regarding the care of trauma patients within the region and across regional and state boundaries where appropriate.

GOALS
• Reduce the number of preventable deaths
• Improve outcomes from traumatic injury
• Reduce medical costs through appropriate use of resources.

OBJECTIVES
• Collaborate with participating agencies and organizations to provide oversight and guidance for system evaluation, education and training programs, and public education and prevention strategies.
• Work in conjunction with the State Office of EMS & Trauma (OEMS&T) to monitor availability of resources, assure compliance with system standards, and to develop a process for review of trauma care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes at a system level.
• Analyze the impact and results of the system and make recommendations for change as appropriate to assure quality outcomes.


REGION 5 RTAC MEMBERS

Hospital Members
• Chris Hobbs: Emergency Room Manager, Peach Regional Medical Center (RTAC Chair)
• Robin Carey: Emergency Department Nurse Manager, Jasper Memorial Hospital
• Melissa Johnson: Chief Nursing Officer, Taylor Regional Hospital

EMS Members
• Alan Smith: Director, Washington County EMS
• Dave Borghelli: Director, Houston Healthcare EMS
• David Edwards: Director, Crisp/ Wilcox County EMS
• Joe Robinson: Operations Manager, Mid Georgia Ambulance
• W.J. Cheek: President, Heartland EMS
• Kelly Joiner: Assistant Director, Medical Center of Central Georgia EMS
• Richard Lee: Director, Upson EMS

Physician Members
• Delanor Doyle: Emergency Physician, Medical Center of Central Georgia
• Benjamin Christie: Trauma and General Surgeon, Medical Center of Central Georgia
• John Rogers: Emergency Physician, Coliseum Health System
• Rogelio Delacruz : Pediatric Intensivist, Medical Center of Central Georgia
• Joshua B. Glenn: Pediatric Surgeon, Medical Center of Central Georgia

Nurse Members
• Amy Helms: Emergency Room Nurse Manager. Upson Regional Medical Center
• Lynn Grant: Emergency Room Nurse Manager. Taylor Regional Hospital
• LeAndrea Lopez: Emergency Room Nurse Manager, Monroe County Hospital

Trauma Center Representative
• Debra Kitchens: Trauma Program Manager, Medical Center of Central Georgia

EMSC Member
• Brenda Kozar: Chair, Region 5 EMS for Children

At-Large Members:
• Ronald Norris: Chief, Monroe County Emergency Services
• David Herrin: Business Development Manager, Air Methods
• Stephen West: Program Manager, Air Evac
• Matthew Perry: Director, Monroe County EMA
• Karen Ebey-Tessendorf: Emergency Preparedness Director, North Central Health District
• Danny Strandburg: Emergency Management Coordinator, Medical Center of Central Georgia
• Bo Drinkard: EMS Coordinator/Emergency Manager, Fairview Park Hospital
• Kim Whitley: Patient Access Director, Medical Center of Central Georgia
• Terry Cobb: Director, Laurens County EMS/911