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EMS Board - Day 2 December 2, 2020 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Via Zoom at [https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/98949368772?pwd=UkVCdktCQW8vQTJaM2lWU0tEYmZlZz09] AGENDA 1. Meeting called to order 2. Welcome and EMS Board Member rollcall 3. Introduction of newly appointed EMS Board Members 4. Approval of previous EMS Board meeting minutes 5. Public comment opportunity regarding Board agenda or special announcements (2 minutes max per attendee unless Chair extends period) 6. Report from EMS Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations a. COVID-19 b. DHS 110 Status c. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing 7. 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 - (Brian Litza/Chair) d. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) - (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair) i. State Medical Director Report to the Board ii. Discuss with possible action Narcan field considerations and opportunities iii. Discuss with possible action CARES program e. System Management & Development - (Dr. Clark/Chair) 8. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee - (Clark) 9. Update or action regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates/ Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative - (Sechler) 10. Discussion with Action specifications related to the Wisconsin EMS Board Human Relations Committee established at the July EMS Board Meeting - (Biggart) 11. Updates and Actions, as needed, related to State Overdose Epidemic Initiatives in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) - (Biggart, Colella, Bates) 12. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) - (Biggart/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. 2021 EMS Board Meeting Logistics 16. Discuss and Develop Future New Business 17. 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). 18. If Necessary, Transition to Open Session 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 the EMS Section at 608-266-1568 or DHSEMSSmail@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call Information: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and may be accessed at [https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/98949368772?pwd=UkVCdktCQW8vQTJaM2lWU0tEYmZlZz09] or by calling (312) 626-6799 and entering meeting ID 989 4936 8772 and passcode 705907#.
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