Bleeding Control Kit Application Period Closes

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:

1. Public K-12 Schools
2. Public K-12 School Buses
3. Other Public Education Institutions
4. Law Enforcement
5. 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.

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

JULY 1-AUGUST 30

Questions?

Please visit our STOP THE BLEED page for more STOP THE BLEED Program details or visit our FAQ.