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EMS Advisory Board – Day 2
March 6th, 2024 - 9:00 AM to 1:00pm
In Person at DHS 1 West Wilson, Madison, Room B370
NOTE: This meeting will be in a secure format, further directions will be given to online attendees at the start of the meeting.
ZOOM Link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1602663902?pwd=dFBNQ2pJZ29KMGxGbUZFUnRJOUkwQT09
Call In: 669-254-5252. Meeting ID: 161 266 3902, Passcode: 484732
Agenda
1. Meeting called to order (Biggart)
2. Welcome and EMS Board Member rollcall (Biggart)
3. Approval of previous EMS Board meeting(s) minutes (Biggart)
4. Public comment opportunity regarding Board agenda or special announcements
(2 minutes max per attendee unless Chair extends period, excluding invited subject matter expert guests)
5. Report from EMS Section Representative, DHS Representative(s), and Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations
a. EMS Section report and need for Board discussion and/or action (Mandler)
i. State Medical Director report w/ PAC Chair
1. Formal Statement on “Heads Up CPR” based on available research.
b. Community EMS Update(s)
c. Optimal formal communications plan between Board & Section on action items.
d. Effectiveness of using recorded meetings as minutes of meeting, and ease of locating information.
6. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action from Committee Recommendations (see Committee Agendas for business items – Reports may be taken out of order)
a. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
b. Education & Training (Greg West/Chair)
c. System Management & Development (Chris Anderson/Chair)
d. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
e. Rural EMS Committee (Small)
f. EMS-C (Kim)
7. Healthcare Emergency Readiness Coalition State Advisory Group Standing Report (Clark)
a. Impact of HSHS Hospital Closures on EMS
b. NDMS Transportation Needs
8. State Trauma Advisory Committee Standing Report (Clark)
a. Topics for Joint STAC-EMS Board Meeting, June 2024
b. Review and final approval of Joint Wisconsin EMS Board-Physician Advisory Committee-State Trauma Advisory Committee Position Statement: Patient Transports Within Trauma Care Systems, if not addressed in committee reports (Clark)
c. Review and final approval of WI Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) Utilization Guidelines, if not addressed in committee reports (Clark)
9. Communicable Disease / Pandemic Updates, Planning, Preparedness, and Public Health Concerns – Standing Update Report (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 assist with – Standing Discussion & Update Report (Full Board & EMS Section/DHS)
11. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
12. Updates on Ground Emergency Medical Transport Legislation Implementation (Anderson / 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. Discussion Need for Strategic Planning EMS Board Meeting Retreat
16. Funding Assistance Program Special EMS Board Zoom Meeting Discussion & Scheduling
17. Preparation for Committee & Board Elections & EMS Board Committee Leadership Assignments
18. Committee to Review & Propose Updates to EMS Board Operating Guidelines Document
19. Review of Committee & Board Item Agendas
20. 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). Closed Session will only occur if applicable.
21. Transition to Open Session and report formal Board action, if applicable
22. Adjourn
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 Mandler at 608-266-8853 or Mark.Mandler@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.