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EMS Board Day 2
September 14, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In-Person at WTCS, 4622 University Ave, Madison, WI, 53705
Parking permit is required if attending in person
ZOOM Link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1610437839?pwd=OGF3Q3NjeDFFV2grRmRUQWl3TGptZz09
Phone in: (669) 254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 043 7839, Passcode: 992775
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 and excluding invited subject matter expert guests)
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 Rule Update Process
b. EMS State Plan & Updates on past and future EMS Section business items
c. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing Status Update
d. Community EMT Program Status Update
e. EMS Flex Grant Review & Grant Award Review Process
f. WISCOM Contract Award & Trans 309 (as applicable)
g. NREMT & Accreditation Positions – Impacts, if any, on Wisconsin EMS
6. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action from Committee Recommendations (see Committee Agendas for business items)
a. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Proxy for Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
i. State Medical Director Feedback to the EMS Board (Dr. Colella)
b. Education & Training (Brian Litza/Chair)
c. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
d. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
e. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
7. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark)
a. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark)
b. Patient Tracking Project Update Presentation if needed
c. Operation Allies Welcome Presentation if needed
8. Report on State Trauma Advisory Committee (Clark)
a. National Guideline for the Field Triage of Injured Patients
b. Updated State MCI Plan feedback
c. 2022-2023 Meeting Schedule including joint EMS Board-STAC Meeting
i. Topics for Joint Meeting
ii. Format of Joint Meeting
9. SARS-CoV2 Updates and Public Health Concerns Review (Board & EMS Section)
10. Updates and Actions, as needed, related to Epidemic Initiatives (including but not limited to Overdose & Mental Health) in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) (Full Board & EMS Section/DHS)
11. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
12. Updates on Ground Emergency Medical Transport Legislation Implementation (Biggart)
13. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
14. Updates Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers Initiatives (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
15. Updates regarding the Human Relations Committee & Rural EMS Committee Meetings & Members (Biggart / Litza)
16. Update regarding EMS Board Meeting Dates & Committee Meeting Design for 2022 and 2023 including Meeting Structure & Committee Leadership Assignments (Board & Section Discussion)
17. 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).
18. 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 608-266-1568 or Amanda.Bates@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.