The TEMS Trauma Triage Committee is responsible for the effective identification, analysis and correction of system issues related to trauma triage and inter-hospital transfer within the Tidewater region with a goal of no preventable trauma deaths. This requires an objective review by qualified, appropriate representatives of EMS, trauma and hospital programs within the TEMS Region, protected by a process which ensures patient confidentiality. The Committee is responsible for the TEMS Regional Trauma Triage Plan and works with the State EMS Advisory Board’s Trauma System Committees to coordinate trauma care education and training consistently throughout the region.