STRAC Systems
Acute Care
The Acute Care Division is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of emergency healthcare system programs and initiatives to improve care to patients across the region. The focus of these programs revolves around both pre-hospital and hospital facets of care provided to trauma, cardiac, stroke, pediatric, and perinatal patients.
Education
The STRAC Regional Education Committee meets to provide an open, consensus-driven, environment in the development of educational opportunities. We facilitate efficient and appropriate pre-hospital and hospital care of patients who are suffering acute time-dependent pathologies. Hospitals and EMS agencies with an interest in the educational offerings provided by STRAC should have a representative at the STRAC Education Committee meetings.
Emergency Preparedness &
Response
The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) Division ensures the healthcare system’s disaster readiness, coordinating with emergency management to optimize response. It manages the Hospital Preparedness Program, oversees emergency medical and public health initiatives, and prepares for bioterrorism and hazards. The division supports efficient disaster response and public health emergency preparedness, serving as a key liaison for health and medical disaster issues.
Field Applications
The Field Applications Division, provides our members with support and software solutions. Our offerings include the STRAC Support Desk, our regional electronic records management system (eRMS) powered by ImageTrend, our WAVE communications platform, and WebEOC for advanced emergency operations. Our suite of programs are designed to streamline processes, and enhance regional communications/operations.
MEDCOM
MEDCOM serves as the central hub of the South Texas region, providing essential communication and coordination services. Our dedicated MEDCOM division operates 24/7, staffed by highly skilled coordinators who specialize in various critical functions, ensuring efficient and effective operations across multiple areas.
STCC
The Southwest Texas Crisis Collaborative (STCC) is an effort focused on ending ineffective utilization of services for the safety net population at the intersection of mental illness, homelessness, and high utilization in Southwest Texas. STCC is committed to improvement by developing a comprehensive, integrated crisis system across all major public payors, hospital providers, philanthropy, public safety (Fire/EMS and Law Enforcement) and behavioral health providers.