About CATRAC
Capital Area of Texas Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) is mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to serve our 11 county region, also known as Trauma Service Area O (TSA-O). Our objective is to reduce the incidence of trauma, acute illness, and injury through education, data collection/analysis, disaster preparedness, and performance improvement.
CATRAC is comprised of representatives from hospitals, EMS agencies, fire departments, first responders, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare and emergency preparedness related agencies.
CATRAC (TSA-O) region: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, San Saba, Travis, and Williamson Counties
Healthcare PPE Requests
Healthcare providers, EMS, and First Responders should follow their normal processes of trying to locate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) with their regular vendors and exhaust all possible options. PPE supplies are extremely limited within our region.
If you have exhausted all means possible, you may submit a PPE Request Form with the CAMOC. Completion of this form does not guarantee that your agency/facility will receive supplies.
CATRAC EMResource
EMResource streamlines communications between medical response teams and healthcare providers by monitoring healthcare assets, emergency department capacity, and behavioral health and dialysis bed status. When the application is used 24/7 in all regional emergency departments, emergency medical services facilities, and dispatch centers, it becomes a highly effective mode of communication. Please contact the CATRAC office for more information.
CATRAC WebEOC
WebEOC is an internet-based platform allowing for secure and real-time sharing of information related to management of emergencies among emergency management personnel, first responder agencies and cooperating organizations. It is greatly utilized for situational awareness during an event and documentation. CATRAC provides WebEOC training quarterly to individuals who are new to WebEOC or need a refresher.
CMS Rule Changes & Emergency Preparedness
On September 8, 2016 the Federal Register posted the final rule Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers. By November 16, 2017, all participating providers and suppliers must have a plan to adequately prepare for both natural and man-made disasters by coordinating with federal, state, tribal, regional and local emergency preparedness systems.
Donations
CATRAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your support helps us provide the necessary equipment, programs, and services needed to facilitate coordination amongst trauma and emergency healthcare providers in our region. Together we hope to continue to develop an inclusive emergency healthcare system that provides effective disaster preparedness, education, injury prevention, and emergency healthcare services to ensure the highest quality of patient care for our region.
