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Please Read the Following

Some files are listed in a self-extracting zip format <filename.exe>. These are compressed files that must be unzipped (uncompressed). The unzipped file is the one you will use. Select the file you wish to download by placing your pointer over the file name and double-click with your left mouse button. Save the file to a directory that you select. Open Windows File Manager or Windows Explorer. Go to the directory in which you placed the file. Find the file name that you saved. You must expand the contents of this file. Place your pointer over the file name and double-click with your left mouse button. This will open the file. Press the F5 function key on your keyboard. This will "refresh" your file listing. Your new file will now be listed. Your new file is ready for use!

Once the files have been uncompressed, these document files will be in one of the following formats.

  • .pdf (personal document file) which is viewable with the Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • .dbf (database) which will import into most database programs
  • .txt (delimited text) which will import into most spread sheet programs
  • .wpd (WordPerfect document) which is viewable with Wordperfect 6.1 or later or Word 97 or later

You will need an Adobe Acrobat Reader to use the .pdf formatted files. In the future, you will see us convert most of our document files to the Acrobat format. We are doing this so that pc and Mac systems have access to the files. If you haven't already installed the reader to your computer, you can push the "Get Acrobat Reader" button below to go to the Adobe download site. Once at their site follow the directions for your specific type of computer. Files that are formatted as a .pdf file will be indicated by this symbol .pdf file -- need acrobat reader .

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DSHS DOCUMENTS

Texas Department of State Health Services Regulatory Philosophy.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
The purpose of this philosophical statement of the Texas Department of State Health Services is to give guidance to the regulatory programs within the department on the ideal manner of conducting state business.


EMS CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE FORMS


EMS PROVIDER COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES
You must contact your DSHS regional office before
applying for a provider license.

To find the nearest regional office, click here.


EMS EDUCATION MATERIALS


HELPFUL EMS MATERIALS



EMS and Trauma Systems E-mail List Servers



LOCAL PROJECTS GRANTS


EMS PATCH INFORMATION

Patches with the Texas Department of Health name may still be worn.  
Patches may be reproduced but may not be altered in any way.

  • Patch Vendors
  • DSHS Patch Specifications for ECA, EMT, EMT-I, EMT-P pdf.jpg (845 bytes) 
    For larger image of each patch, click below.
  • Licensed Paramedic Patch Specifications
  • Letter to Patch Vendors (06/29/2004)
  • Licensed Paramedic Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Patch
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Patch
  • Emergency Care Attendant Patch

    DSHS non-sponsored patches
  • EMS Medical Director's Patch


  • REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT

    Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Care System Account and Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Facilities, and Trauma Care System Fund & Designated Trauma Facility and Emergency Medical Services Account Documents

    • EMS/RAC Expenditure Report Form (PDF).pdf file -- need acrobat reader (13KB) - (Word) (24KB)
    • EMS/County Expenditure Report Form (PDF).pdf file -- need acrobat reader (16KB) - (Doc) (37KB)

    BASIC (LEVEL IV) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION
    (all effective 9/1/07)
    FORMS One Page Application for Level IV Designation  (This does not fulfill trauma designation requirements)
    Complete Application for Level IV Designation .pdf file -- need acrobat reader (Word97/2000)
    Process for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation Application.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Essential Criteria Defined for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Criteria Checklist for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Audit Filters for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Standards of Care for Level IV Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader

    RESOURCES
    All Level IV Surveyors
    Requirements for Trauma Facility Designation Surveyors .pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Procedure for Utilizing Non-Department Site Surveyors & Process Following Survey.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Initial/Re-designation Level IV Agenda Format.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Trauma Designation Upgrade
    .pdf file -- need acrobat reader


    ADVANCED (LEVEL III) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION
    (all effective 9/1/07)

    FORMS
    One Page Application for Level III Designation  (This does not fulfill trauma designation requirements)
    Complete Application for Level III Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader (Word 97/2000)
    Process for Level III Trauma Facility Designation Application.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Essential Criteria Defined for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Criteria Checklist for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Audit Filters for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Standards of Care for Level III Trauma Facility Designation.pdf file -- need acrobat reader

    RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
    All Level III Surveyors
    Requirements for Trauma Facility Designation Surveyors
    Procedure for Utilizing Non-Department Site Surveyors & Process Following Survey.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Initial/Re-designation Level III Agenda Format.pdf file -- need acrobat reader
    Trauma Designation Upgrade
    .pdf file -- need acrobat reader


    COMPREHENSIVE (LEVEL I) & MAJOR (LEVEL II) TRAUMA FACILITY DESIGNATION


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    EMS OPEN RECORDS
    These are self-extracting zip files.  Select either the database version or the delimited text version (spreadsheet).

    TRAUMA CENTER DESIGNATIONS
    Updated April 10, 2007

    EMS FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATIONS
    Updated September 6, 2007

    EMS PROVIDERS AGENCIES
    Updated September 6, 2007    

    EMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS
    Updated September 6, 2007

    EMS CE Programs
    Updated September 6, 2007

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    Triage PowerPoint Presentation (8,409 KB)
    Please be aware that this file is a very large Powepoint Presentation file and might take several minutes to an hour to complete downloading. 


    Miscellaneous


    For more information contact your regional office.
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    Last Updated October 3, 2007

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