Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council

The Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council (CATRAC) is a nonprofit organization located in Texas, dedicated to enhancing trauma and emergency healthcare services within its region. Its mission focuses on optimizing clinical outcomes, injury prevention, education, regional communication, organizational growth, and emergency preparedness.

Mission and Objectives

CATRAC aims to facilitate coordination among trauma and emergency healthcare providers to ensure efficient, consistent, and expedient patient care. This is achieved by developing and maintaining integrated quality processes in patient care, transportation, education, and prevention[3]. It also emphasizes data-driven methodologies to improve regional healthcare system performance[1].

Activities and Initiatives

• Education and Training: CATRAC provides various educational programs for healthcare professionals, including workshops and symposia. For example, its Pediatric Readiness Workshop focuses on pediatric emergency care, providing comprehensive training for emergency coordinators[1].
• Community Engagement: The organization engages with both the private sector and nonprofit organizations to support public health initiatives, such as the Stop the Bleed campaign, aimed at empowering individuals with life-saving skills[3].
• Strategic Partnerships: CATRAC enhances its impact through partnerships with different stakeholders in the healthcare sector, fostering collaborative efforts in trauma care and emergency response[1].

Structure and Governance

While specific details about CATRAC's governance structure, such as its board members, are not extensively documented, its operations are guided by a strategic plan that outlines key focus areas for regional healthcare improvement[2].

Annual Events

CATRAC hosts annual educational events like the CATRAC Education Symposium, which brings together healthcare professionals for learning, networking, and innovation in emergency response[1].

[1] https://catrac.org [2] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/74-2747806 [3] https://stopthebleedtexas.org/locations/catrac/ [4] https://www.dshs.texas.gov/dshs-ems-trauma-systems/regional-advisory-councils