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Emergency Medical Services Board Meeting March 4, 2020 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Alliant Energy Center – 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 AGENDA 1. Meeting called to order 2. Welcome and EMS Board Member roll-call 3. Approval of EMS Board meeting minutes 4. Public comment opportunity regarding Board agenda or special announcements (2 minutes max per attendee) 5. Report from EMS Section – Mark Mandler and Section Staff, with possible recommendations from EMS Board 6. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action (see Committee Agendas for business items) a. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair) b. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair) c. Education & Training (Greg West/Chair or Brian Litza/Vice Chair) d. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair) e. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair) 7. Update on 2020-2021 State of Wisconsin EMS Plan – Mark Mandler 8. Review with planned approval of sample policies required by DHS 110.35 (e) 1-6 (Clark) 9. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark) a. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark) b. Patient Tracking Workgroup (Clark) 10. Update with possible recommendations regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates/ Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative (Sechler) 11. Discuss Federal Emergency, Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model and State Implications (Biggart/Sechler) 12. Update & Discuss Status of overdose Initiatives in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) (Biggart) 13. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Biggart) 14. Discuss new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item) 15. Discuss future EMS Board role with Interoperability Council, 911 Subcommittee, Communication Changes for First Responders, etc., by EMS Board (Biggart) 16. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Ridings) 17. Update on EMS Board committee structure, committee roles and responsibilities, and committee leadership (Biggart) 18. Updates to EMS Board Guideline & Policy Document 19. Discuss and Develop Future New Business 20. 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). 21. If Necessary, Transition to Open Session 22. Adjourn The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the governmental business outlined in the above 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. The EMS Board and Physician Advisory committee are established pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes § 256.04. 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@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call: (646) 558-8656 Meeting ID: 525 751 352 or the meeting may also be accessed via the web at https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/525751352
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