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.

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

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

Agenda:

Call to Order
Review and approval of minutes from March 25th ,2026
Special Guest: Dr. Deidre Wyrick- TMD AR Children’s Hospital
- Pediatric Readiness
AVTRAC Subcommittee Reports
- Finance
- EMS Subcommittee
  - Nominations for alternate to sit alongside current representative
- ADH Report
- Trauma Registry
- Q Source
- ATCC Report
- Injury Prevention
- AVTRAC Medical Director
Rotation “A” Educational Speakers & “News from their crew”
- Dr. Andrew Daniel, MD- Critical Access Hospital Capabilities
- Streamlining protocols to expediate care for the Geriatric Head TraumaKarmen- St. Marys’ Regional Health System
New Business & Announcements
- Annual Bylaw review
- Subcommittee for Whole Blood Products
  - Led by David Grovedahl
- Team collaboration shout out or recognition
Educational Opportunities
- Celebration for Community Connections- September 12th 2026
  - Located: Darby Middle School Fort Smith
Next AVTRAC Meeting
- August 2026- Mercy Hospital FTSM ED/ICU Boardroom (located in the new tower)
IX. Adjournment

Announcements/Calendar