Hagåtña, Guam – Governor Lou Leon Guerrero today signed Executive Order No. 2024-04, relative to establishing a Trauma Care Regional Advisory Council to enhance Guam’s emergency medical services (EMS) and trauma care capabilities. The newly formed council will be tasked with facilitating the development of a regional EMS trauma system plan, implementing process care improvements, launching targeted injury prevention programs, and revising existing protocols based on data-driven assessments. This initiative will increase the coordination of community health programs and ultimately improve health outcomes for the people of Guam.

“With the establishment of this Trauma Care Regional Advisory Council, we are taking a major step forward in caring for our trauma victims. This council will ensure that we continue to refine and enhance the quality of care provided in life-threatening situations,” said Governor Leon Guerrero. “Our administration’s successful execution of a paramedic program right here on Guam has been a lifesaving effort. We’ve already seen how strengthening our EMS system translates to real results, and this new advisory council will build on that momentum.”

Lt. Governor Josh Tenorio added, “We must lean on our medical experts to provide the critical guidance needed to support our healthcare professionals on the front lines. This advisory council will not only support our EMS teams but will also help shape trauma care policies that save lives and improve patient outcomes.”

The Trauma Care Regional Advisory Council will consist of medical professionals and experts in trauma care, emergency response, and public health. The council’s role will include developing guidelines and recommendations to ensure that Guam’s trauma care system remains responsive, efficient, and focused on improving outcomes for all trauma patients. By implementing care improvement processes and injury prevention programs, the council aims to reduce preventable trauma injuries and deaths across the island and the region.

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