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EMS Board June 3, 2020 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Via Zoom - [https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/96575417036] 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 Chief Lockhart, and Section Staff, with possible recommendations from EMS Board a. 2020-2022 Wisconsin Emergency Medical Services Plan b. DHS 110 Status c. Updates on 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. Do Not Resuscitate e. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair) 8. Discuss COVID-19 Response since March EMS Board Meeting & Fall virus resurgence planning 9. Review with planned approval of sample policies required by DHS 110.35 (e) 1-6 (Clark) 10. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark) a. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark) 11. Update with possible recommendations regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates/ Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative (Sechler) 12. Discuss Federal Emergency, Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model and State Implications (Biggart/Sechler) 13. Review of applicants for EMS Board Standing Committees with discussion if needed. 14. Electronic vote to determine EMS Board Standing Committee Members for a 1-year term. Vote outcomes will be revealed once outcome provided by EMS Office and certified by EMS Board Chair 15. Update & Discuss Status of overdose Initiatives in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) (Biggart) 16. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Biggart) 17. Discuss new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item) 18. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Ridings) 19. Update on EMS Board committee structure, committee roles and responsibilities, and committee leadership (Biggart) 20. Present modifications to EMS Board Operating Document with potential action 21. September 01 & 02, 2020 EMS Board Meeting Logistics 22. Discuss and Develop Future New Business 23. Election of EMS Board Leadership 2020-2021 (Chair, Vice Chair, & Secretary) 24. 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. § 256.04. 25. If Necessary, Transition to Open Session 26. 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 Mark Lockhart at 608-266-1568 or Jonathan.Lockhart@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call Information: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and may be accessed at [https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/96575417036] or by calling (312) 626-6799 and entering passcode 965 7541 7036#.
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