Regional Trauma Advisory Committees

The Commissioner of Health is charged to both seek the advice of the State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) in implementing and updating the criteria and to adapt and modify the criteria as appropriate to accommodate Minnesota's unique geography and the state's hospital and health professional distribution. The latter requirement is aided by the contributions of Regional Trauma Advisory Committees (RTACs). 

 The statutory (Sec. 144.608) functions of the RTACs are to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the STAC for regional modifications to the statewide trauma criteria that will improve patient care and accommodate specific regional needs.

Minnesota's Trauma Regions

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Application for appointment to regional trauma advisory committee (MS Word)

Regional Committees:

Minnesota Metropolitan Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Southwest Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Central Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Western Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Southern Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee
Northeastern Minnesota Regional Trauma Advisory Committee

If you have questions regarding Regional Trauma Advisory Committees, please contact the trauma system coordinator.