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AGENDA 1. Welcome and Board Member Check-in 2. Introductions of EMS Board, EMS Office Staff, & Attendees 3. Public Comment Opportunity on Board agenda or special announcements 4. Approval of Past Minutes from June 5 & 6, 2018 5. WARDS Elite Update (Carrie Meier) 6. Discussion with potential recommendation regarding the future of data requests, specifics needed by DHS regarding Board data requests, and how the data will be used to improve the EMS System, including the project of quarterly reports and use of existing and new software to streamline the requests. 7. Discussion on minimum EMR curriculum and optional EMR skills, and the impact of teaching beyond the minimum curriculum on NREMT success and recruitment (Don Kimlicka) 8. Discussion with possible recommendation regarding Pre-Arrival instructions update and addition of tourniquet script from MCW and “Stop the Bleed” initiative (Michael Clark) 9. Update and Discussion regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates (Michael Clark) 10. Discussion regarding appropriate care/skills that can be provided by non-EMS licensed first responders to support EMS in the absence of the First Aid guidance document. Additionally, what is appropriate for licensed providers that deliver care outside of their jurisdiction, including risk or potential DHS action that could reasonably be taken against their license (Michael Clark) 11. Discussion with possible recommendation regarding Trauma / STEMI / and Stroke Center for EMS, including position statement drafts (Michael Clark) 12. Discussion regarding Critical Care and a Critical Care Workgroup (Michael Clark) 13. Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee Update/Report (Michael Clark) 14. Discussion regarding EMS recruitment and retention (Michael Clark / Dustin Ridings) 15. EMS Board and EMS Section Chief Discussion with possible action regarding EMS Section initiatives and EMS Medical Director where recommendations are requested (Mark Lockhart / Board) 16. Discussion with possible action related to the future structure of EMS Board and Committee Meetings (Mark Lockhart / EMS Board) 17. Presentation/Requested Approval of PAC approved medication list and paramedic section of scope of practice (Steve Zils) a. Discussion and Possible Action/Recommendation on minimum paramedic skills, medications, equipment, and other related aspects to minimally identify as providing paramedic level service (Steven Zils / Jerry Biggart) 18. Discussion with possible recommendation related to the implementation of ACT 97 (2017) Steven Zils / Jerry Biggart) 19. Discussion regarding State Uniform Protocols project (Steven Zils / Jerry Biggart) 20. Discussion regarding the status of the new EMS Operational Plan project (Jerry Biggart) 21. Discussion with possible recommendation regarding MCI Triage and Patient Tracking, including software for “launching” an MCI (Jerry Biggart) 22. Discussion with possible recommendation on mandatory CQI document requirements and sample policy (Jerry Biggart) 23. Discussion with possible recommendation regarding Community EMS legislation related to scope, curricula, and credentialing (Jerry Biggart) 24. Update & Discuss Opiate & Overdose Initiatives in Wisconsin and Nationwide (Jerry Biggart) 25. Discuss Concepts and Progress of Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers / WORH Report (Jerry Biggart / Dustin Ridings) 26. Discuss and Develop Future New Business (EMS Board) 27. If Necessary, 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). 28. If Necessary, Transition to Open Session 29. Adjourn Call-in is available by dialing 1-888-582-3528 and passcode 8721485 and press # to enter the conference call. From 12:00-1:00 the EMS Board will break for lunch. Throughout the day the EMS Board will take short breaks. During the lunch break and the breaks throughout the day a quorum of Board members may be present; However, EMS Board business will not be discussed or conducted during those times. 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 Mark Lockhart at 608-261-6870 or Jonathan.Lockhart@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.