Purpose

Mission
The mission of the Panhandle Regional Advisory Council is to provide the infrastructure and leadership necessary to develop an inclusive trauma system within Trauma Service Area A through the following activities:

• Assist our member organizations in achieving the highest level of trauma care they are capable of providing, resulting in a decrease in trauma deaths and long-term disabilities
  
  

• Encourage activities designed to promote cooperation between member organizations and provide a forum to resolve conflicts regarding the care of the injured patient
  
  

• Provide and facilitate professional education for trauma care providers in the region
  
  

• Provide and facilitate public education and awareness through trauma prevention activities

• Develop a Regional Trauma System Plan and regional standards of care through the cooperative efforts of member organizations.

Mission Statement

TO GET THE RIGHT PATIENT TO THE RIGHT CARE IN THE RIGHT TIME.

Vision Statement

• PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR ALL CITIZENS IN TSA-A WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, SEX, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR ABILITY TO PAY.

• WORK WITH STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL RESPONSE FOR MASS CASUALTY SITUATIONS INCLUDING NATURAL DISASTER, TERRORISM, CHEMICAL/INDUSTRICIAL INCIDENTS AND OTHER HAZARDS.

• SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WITHIN TSA-A.

• WORK TO PREVENT INJURIES THROUGH PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.

Proposed mission/vision statement to be incorporated into Bylaws/Trauma Plan

History
In 1992, the State of Texas adopted formal rules and regulations governing the development of a statewide trauma system in Texas, under the auspices of the Texas Department of Health (now the Department of State Health Services).

The state was directed to develop a regional advisory council (RAC) for trauma, that would guide the development of a trauma system for each region.

The Panhandle Regional Advisory Council was formally recognized by the state in 1993.