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EMS Board Advisory Board – Day 2
March 02, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Via Zoom Meetings
ZOOM: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1605058417?pwd=MmNEZVA4cGVCdE1oU3JGUDRUdEZ3Zz09
Passcode: 242851 or phone in: 669-254-5252
AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order
2. Welcome and EMS Board Member rollcall
3. Approval of previous EMS Board meeting(s) minutes
4. Public comment opportunity regarding Board agenda or special announcements
(2 minutes max per attendee unless Chair extends period)
5. Report from EMS Section Chief, DHS Representative(s), and Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations
a. DHS 110
b. EMS State Plan
c. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing Status
d. Community EMT Program Status
e. Renewal Options for Non-Affiliated EMS Practitioners – Traditional & Flexible
f. Other items as determined by EMS Section Chief
6. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action based from Committee Recommendations (see Committee Agendas for business items)
a. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
i. State Medical Director Feedback to the EMS Board (Dr. Colella)
b. Education & Training (Brian Litza/Chair)
i. Invited Guest Tim Weir for updates and feedback on EMS Education Topics from WTCS
c. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
i. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark)
1. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark)
ii. Update with possible recommendations regarding Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative (Anderson)
d. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
e. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
f. EMS Human Relations Committee (Albert)
7. SARS-CoV2 Updates (Board & EMS Section)
8. Updates and Actions, as needed, related to State Overdose & Mental Health Epidemic Initiatives in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) (Full Board & EMS Section/DHS)
9. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
10. Discussion Regarding Licensing Alternative to Status Quo (Biggart)
11. Discussion Regarding Emerging Funding Streams & Transport Reimbursements (Biggart)
12. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
13. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
14. Future EMS Board & Strategic Planning Meeting Logistics for 2022, including Future Meeting Structure & Committee Assignment Updates
15. Committee Elections Process for Voting at the June 2022 Meeting – Anticipated that this is an “in-person” meeting.
16. Committee Appointment to the EMS HRC
17. Discuss and Develop Future New Business
18. If Needed, Motion/Vote: Closed session (Board and EMS office) - to review complaints received by the WI EMS program and provide consultation per Wis. Stat. § 256.08(4). The closed session is authorized under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f). (Standing Item)
19. If Needed, Transition to Open Session and report formal Board action, if applicable
20. Adjourn
Technical Note: There will be breaks throughout the meeting, additionally the Board will adjourn when the agenda items have been addressed which may be before the scheduled end time.
The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the agenda. The EMS Board makes recommendations to DHS on general EMS issues either assigned by legislation or raised by members of the public. Medical issues are referred to the Physician Advisory Committee. EMS Board and Physician Advisory Committee are established pursuant to s. 256.04, Wis. Stats.
DHS is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you need an interpreter or translator, or if you need this material in another language or in alternate format, you may request assistance to participate by contacting Amanda Bates at 608-266-1568 or Amanda.Bates@dhs.wisconsin.gov or Donald.Kimlicka at 608-266-0737 or Donald.kimlicka@dhs.wisconsin.gov
Reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This agency, to the maximum extent possible, holds all meetings in facilities that are physically accessible to persons with disabilities. For questions about accessibility, contact the meeting's sponsoring division.