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West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council, Inc. - West Region EMS & Trauma Care Council, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation empowered by legislative authority and Department of Health Administrative Code to plan, develop, and administer the EMS and trauma care system in the 4.5 counties that make up the Region: Grays Harbor, Lewis, N. Pacific, Pierce and Thurston. Central Region EMS & Trauma Care Council - The Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council is one of eight trauma planning and service regions established by the Washington Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care Act of 1990. The Central Region consists of King County. It is the only single county region in the State and the most populated. East Region EMS and Trauma Care Council - The East Region EMS and Trauma Care Council serves the following counties: Adams, Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman. Northwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council - The Northwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council serves the EMS Professionals of Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap and Mason Counties. North Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council - The North Central Regional EMS Trauma Care Council represents a region consisting of four counties in North Central Washington—Chelan, Okanogan, Douglas, and Grant counties. South Central Region EMS and Trauma Care Council - The South Central Regional EMS Trauma Care Council represents a region consisting of six counties in South Central Washington—Kittitas, Yakima, Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla and Columbia counties. Southwest Region EMS and Trauma Care Council - The Southwest Region of Washington State, with an area of 6,504 square miles, encompasses six counties: Clark, Cowlitz, Klickitat, Skamania, Wahkiakum, and the southern part of Pacific County. ......................................................................................[return to top] Local EMS Councils: King County Medic One - King County Medic One is a public service organization, a critical link in the King County regional Emergency Medical Service system. Pierce County Emergency Medical Services - Pierce County EMS is dedicated to promoting quality pre-hospital emergency patient care in Pierce County. Thurston County Medic One - Thurston County Medic One is dedicated to providing efficient and effective pre-hospital emergency medical services throughout Thurston County. Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency - Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency is a regional public safety service agency and provides 911 Public Safety Dispatching, Emergency Management, ambulance contract oversight for Emergency Medical Service, and regional governmental radio system operation and maintenance in portions of Clark County. North Country Emergency Medical Service - North Country Emergency Medical Service, founded in 1976, is a public EMS agency operating in Northeast Clark County. Stevens County EMS & Trauma Care Council - The Stevens County EMS & Trauma Care Council website. Kitsap County EMS & Trauma Care Council - The Kitsap County EMS & Trauma Care Council website. Spokane County EMS & Trauma Care Council - The Spokane County EMS & Trauma Care Council website. ......................................................................................[return to top] Related Government Agencies: Washington State DOH - Washington State's Department of Health. Office of Emergency Medical and Trauma Prevention. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Formerly HCFA, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services which runs the Medicare and Medicaid programs - two national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans. U.S. Department of Human & Health Services - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and economic losses resulting from motor vehicle crashes. Federal Emergency Management Agency - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an independent agency of the federal government that reports to the President and works to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. ......................................................................................[return to top] Injury Prevention Sites: Washington Traffic Safety Commission - The Traffic Safety Commission offers many programs, including the following involvements: Community DUI & Traffic Safety Programs, Impaired Driving Programs, Occupant Protection – Seat Belts & Child Safety Seats, Pedestrian, Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety, School Zone & Pupil Transportation Safety, Senior Driver Program. SaferCar.gov - A site developed by NHTSA to provide a lot of information to help keep drivers safe. NHTSA's Stop Impaired Driving Program - NHTSA and its partners are working together to put a stop to deaths caused by impaired drivers. MADD Online - Alcohol-related traffic deaths are on the rise and underage drinking levels have reached a plateau. MADD needs your help keeping our roadways safe and supporting victims of this violent crime. National Safety Council - The National Safety Council is the nation's leading advocate for safety and health. Washington State Booster Seat Coalition - The Washington State Booster Seat Coalition has been formed to develop a campaign to increase the use of belt-positioning booster seats among preschoolers and young children 4 to 8 years old, and to establish a public education program to be modeled in communities across the state. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) works to reduce morbidity, disability, mortality, and costs associated with injuries. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute is a helmet advocacy program of the Washington Area Bicyclist Association. They are a small, active, non-profit consumer-funded program acting as a clearinghouse and a technical resource for bicycle helmet information. Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Research Page - The Pedestrian & Bicycle Research Safety Web site provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center - Founded in 1985, the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC) has become one of the premier institutions researching how and why people suffer injuries and what can be done to prevent them. ......................................................................................[return to top] Other Related Sites: Skagit Valley Hospital - With the start of 2004, Skagit Valley Hospital began a new era of independent operations. It is their vision to be "the best regional hospital in the Northwest, dedicated to understanding and satisfying our patients' and physicians' needs." United General Hospital - United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley serves Public Hospital District 304, encompassing more than 2,000 square miles from Bayview to the Canadian border in Whatcom County. What is now known as United General Hospital began in 1889 as St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Skagit County's first hospital. Island Hospital - Located in the Fidalgo Island community of Anacortes, Island Hospital delivers quality health care services to the residents of Skagit, Island and San Juan Counties. St. Joseph Hospital - As Whatcom County's only hospital, St. Joseph Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. Harborview Medical Center - Managed by the University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center is the only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and regional burn center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho. Skagit County Training Officers Association - The Skagit County Training Officers Association is an adjunct of the Skagit County Chief’s Association and represents the fire and emergency service workers in the Skagit County area, and is a non-profit organization recognized by the State of Washington. Airlift Northwest - Since 1982, Airlift Northwest has provided rapid emergency air-transport service to critically ill or injured patients throughout Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho and Western Canada. American Heart Association - American Heart Association's mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. American Red Cross - The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. American Red Cross - Mount Baker Chapter - A local branch of the American Red Cross. American Red Cross - Anacortes/San Juan Islands Chapter - A local branch of the American Red Cross. Emergency Medical Services for Children - The Emergency Medical Services for Children Program is a national initiative designed to reduce child and youth disability and death due to severe illness and injury. Focused Medical Spanish - The Focused Medical Spanish website was established by the University of Nevada School of Medicine to provide free assessment tools to health care professionals who are charged with treating non-English speaking persons in the acute medical setting. These assessments are intended for all levels of Spanish proficiency, but especially for those with little or no Spanish language skills. Journal of Emergency Medical Services - Read the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) online, as well as other EMS related publications by Jems Communications, a Harcourt Health Sciences Company. Summer Communications, Inc. - Read Emergency Medical Services, the Journal of Emergency Care, Rescue and Transportation online, as well as other EMS related publications by Summer Communications, Inc. Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal published primarily for primary care physicians, with a special emphasis on acute care presentations. The New England Journal of Medicine - Read The New England Journal of Medicine online, which is owned and published by the Massachusetts Medical Society. Technical Rescue Magazine - Technical Rescue Magazine is written by Rescue Industry experts. Based in the UK and USA Technical Rescue magazine is an international magazine specializing in equipment and techniques and benefiting from extensive rescue and trauma experience from hands-on writers, consultants and contributors. ......................................................................................[return to top] Document Downloading Resources:
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