Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kit Program
In March 2017, the Georgia Trauma Commission embarked upon a campaign to provide bleeding control kits in every Georgia public school and bus in addition to providing training to key school staff. This quick action and success received national attention, other states and organizations sought to replicate Georgia’s program. The success of this program was unique in that the majority of school staff were trained by volunteers from Georgia trauma centers, EMS agencies, fire departments, emergency preparedness agencies as well as a number of other engaged stakeholders.
As of August 2022, the Georgia Trauma Commission approved additional organizations to receive bleeding control kits. Each region will determine their current needs and distribute kits according to their Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC) plan. Please see qualifying organizations and kit parameters below.
The Georgia Trauma Commission supports the one-time allotment of kits per organization or school bus.
Qualifying Bleeding Control Kit Recipients
In order of priority:
- Public K-12 Schools
- Public K-12 School Buses
- Other Public Education Institutions
- Law Enforcement
- Government Agencies
Qualifying Kit Recipients Requirements
- All participating organizations must be trained in STOP THE BLEED. RTAC Coordinators provide free STOP THE BLEED training to any interested organization.
- Each Georgia public school system or district should train the maximum amount of school bus drivers, substitute drivers, and assistant drivers, as possible. After the training has been completed, the system or district will be awarded the appropriate amount of Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control kits based upon the school bus count in each individual system or district.
- Organizations should have at minimum ten (10) staff members trained in STOP THE BLEED prior to kit distribution.
- Organizations must sign a Participation Agreement prior to training or kit distribution.
Bleeding Control Kit Application Period
To help with demand and kit distribution, the Georgia Trauma Commission will have a bleeding control kit application period for qualifying organizations. Applications will open on the first of the month and close on the last day of the month.
Upcoming Application Periods
MAY 1-31, 2023
JULY 1-31, 2023
| APPLY FOR BLEEDING CONTROL KITS FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION |
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| Georgia Trauma Commission Bleeding Control Kit Application |
Kit Review and Distribution Period
After each application period, RTAC Coordinators will review applications and advise of kit pick-up and distribution plan. Please note that kits are first come, first serve while supplies last.
Upcoming Review and Distribution Periods
MAY 1-JUNE 30
JULY 1-AUGUST 30
Questions?
Please visit our STOP THE BLEED page for more STOP THE BLEED Program details or visit our FAQ.