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. Discussion and Review of Past-Practice, as well as possible recommendations/actions related to Chapter DHS 110.03 Admin Rule
6. EMS Board reaction with possible recommendation/action related to October 2021 revised and published Chapter DHS110
7. Report from EMS Section Chief, DHS Representative(s), and Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations
   1. Potential Action on New Policies Required for EMS Agencies post DHS110 Revision
   2. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing Status
   3. Community EMT Program Status
   4. Potential Action on EMR Competency to Obtain Licensure via Initial Education
   5. Interfacility Transport Requests Originating from 911 Calls from Limited Resource Hospitals or Specialty Center Requirements and DHS 110.38/Licensure Requirements
8. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action based off of Committee Recommendations (see Committee Agendas for business items)
   1. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
      1. State Medical Director Feedback to the EMS Board (Dr. Colella)
   2. Education & Training (Brian Litza/Chair)
      1. Feedback to the Board regarding EMS Education Topics from WTCS (Tim Weir).
   3. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
      1. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark)
         1. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark)
      2. Update with possible recommendations regarding Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative (Anderson)
9. 4. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
   5. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
   6. EMS Human Relations Committee (Albert)
10. SARS-CoV2 Updates (Board & EMS Section)
11. 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)
12. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
13. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
14. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
15. Future EMS Board & Strategic Planning Meeting Logistics for 2022, including Future Meeting Structure & Committee Assignment Updates
16. Discuss and Develop Future New Business
17. 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)
18. If Needed, Transition to Open Session and report formal Board action, if applicable
19. 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 608-261-6870 or Amanda.Bates@dhs.wisconsin.gov or Donald Kimlicka  at 608-266-0737 or Donald.Kimlicka@dhs.wisconsin.gov