Arkansas Valley Trauma Regional Advisory Council Meeting

This is a scheduled meeting of the Arkansas Valley Trauma Regional Advisory Council to continue to support and develop the Arkansas Trauma System.

Fort Smith Mercy Hospital
ED/ICU Boardroom
7301 Rogers Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72903

The meeting is open to the general public. If you have any questions, please contact the Trauma Section at 501-671-1428.

Agenda:

Call to Order
II. Review and approval of minutes from December 3,2025
III. AVTRAC Subcommittee Reports
- Finance
- o EMS Subcommittee
- o ADH Report
- o Trauma Registry
- o Q Source
- o ATCC Report
  - UAMS Hand Consult Process Clarification
- Injury Prevention
  - Pedi Mate Pricing Options for JRMC EMS purchase- Selection & Approval
  - Selection and approval of future purchases of Pedi Mate for AVTRAC EMS services.
- AVTRAC Medical Director
Rotation “A” Educational Speakers & “News from their crew”
- Jessica Taylor BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN- Virtual Quality RN & 3 Strike Process Improvement Plan for Performance Improvement.
- Dr. Andrew Daniel, MD- Critical Access Hospital Capabilities
- Ryan Rowe NRP, BA (Southwest EMS)- Crew Training & Education
- Travis Cooper Director (Sebastian County EMS)- News from the crew
New Business & Announcements
- Survivors Day Planning for early Fall
- Media Specialist Volunteer Discussion
- Official TAC representative to speak on AVTRAC business/behalf
- Annual Bylaw review date
Educational Opportunities
- Celebration for Community Connections- September 12th 2026
- ATS Pediatric Trauma Survivor Scholarship- Deadline April 24th 2026
Next AVTRAC Meeting
- May 27th 2026- Mercy Hospital FTSM ED/ICU Boardroom (located in the new tower)
Adjournment

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