GETAC- Pediatrics Committee
Statement of Purpose
To work collaboratively with entities involved in prehospital and emergency pediatric care, to promote pediatric injury and illness prevention, and to improve the outcomes of our vulnerable pediatric patients by developing evidence-based strategies for high-quality practice in order to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care.
Current Members
The Council appoints committees it considers necessary to perform its duties. Committees meet in conjunction with the quarterly GETAC meetings or as necessary to conduct committee business.
Council Liaisons: Cassie Campbell, RN; Katherine E. "Kate" Remick, M.D.
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Name |
Affiliation |
Location |
Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
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Christi Thornhill, RN |
Cook Children's Medical Center |
Fort Worth, TX |
12/2025 |
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Belinda Waters, RN, CEN, CCRN |
Covenant Children’s Hospital |
Lubbock, TX |
12/2026 |
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Crystal Bassham, RN |
Winkler County Memorial Hospital |
Fort Stockton, TX |
12/2026 |
|
Sondra Epley, RN |
University Hospital Pediatric Burn Program & Trauma Resuscitation Unit |
San Antonio, TX |
12/2025 |
|
Barbara Gaines, MD |
UT Southwestern |
Dallas, TX |
12/2024 |
|
Jendi Haug, MD |
Baylor College of Medicine at Children's Christus |
San Antonio, TX |
12/2024 |
|
Charles Jaquith, LP |
McLennan Community College |
Waco, TX |
12/2024 |
|
Kathryn Kothari, MD |
Baylor College of Medicine |
Houston, TX |
12/2026 |
|
Erin Lincoln, MD, EMT-P |
Dell Seton Medical Center |
Leander, TX |
12/2025 |
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Jessica Naiditch, MD |
Dell Children’s Medical Center |
Austin, TX |
12/2025 |
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Karen Rhodes, RN |
Valley Baptist Medical |
Harlingen, TX |
12/2025 |
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Crissie Richardson, RN |
Premier ER & Urgent Care |
Temple, TX |
12/2026 |
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Tabitha Selvester, RN |
Full Spectrum |
San Antonio, TX |
12/2024 |
|
Sally Snow, RN |
Independent Consultant - Pediatric Trauma and Emergency Nursing |
Graham, TX |
12/2024 |
|
Samuel Vance, LP |
Baylor College of Medicine |
Houston, TX |
12/2025 |
Past Meetings
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August 16, 2024 |
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June 12, 2024 |
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March 6, 2024 |
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November 18, 2023 |
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August 16, 2023 |
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June 7, 2023 |
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March 7, 2023 |
Committee Resources
- Child Physical Abuse (CPA) Screening/Management Toolkit (PDF)
- Pediatric Readiness in Emergency Medical Services Systems (HTML)
Texas Pediatric Readiness Education Series
External links to other sites are intended to be informational and do not have the endorsement of the Texas Department of State Health Services. These sites may also not be accessible to persons with disabilities.
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