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EMS Advisory Board – Day 2
June 15, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In-Person at 1 West Wilson – Room 751 -or-
ZOOM Link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1612030199?pwd=SlFsL2FTM0p0czZHSHc0QW50YjV6dz09
Call in: (669) 254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 203 0199, Passcode: 953230
AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order
2. Welcome and EMS Board Member rollcall
3. Approval of previous EMS Board meeting(s) minutes
4. Public comment opportunity regarding Board agenda or special announcements
(2 minutes max per attendee unless Chair extends period and excluding invited subject matter expert guests)
5. Report from EMS Section Chief, DHS Representative(s), and Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations
a. DHS 110 Update Process
b. EMS State Plan
c. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing Status
d. Community EMT Program Status
e. License Renewal Memo
f. EMS Grant
g. Other informational items (no action will be taken)
6. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action based on Committee Recommendations (see Committee Agendas for business items)
a. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Proxy for Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
i. State Medical Director Feedback to the EMS Board (Dr. Colella)
b. Education & Training (Brian Litza/Chair)
i. Invited Guest Tim Weir for updates and feedback on EMS Education Topics from WTCS. This is specific to items that WTCS brings forward for the Board’s consideration
c. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
i. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark)
1. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark)
d. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
e. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
f. EMS Human Relations Committee (Dr. Eberlein & Biggart)
7. SARS-CoV2 Updates and Pandemic Concerns (Board & EMS Section)
8. Updates and Actions, as needed, related to State Overdose & Mental Health Epidemic Initiatives in Wisconsin & Role(s) that the EMS Board can serve in assisting with the Initiative (standing item) (Full Board & EMS Section/DHS)
9. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
10. Discussion Regarding Ground Emergency Medical Transport Legislation (Biggart)
11. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
12. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
13. Consideration regarding the creation of a Rural EMS Committee in conjunction with WORH (Litza)
14. Update regarding EMS Board & Strategic Planning Meeting Logistics for 2022 and 2023 dates, including Meeting Structure & Committee Assignment Updates
15. Open opportunity for EMS Board Standing Committee Applicants to address the EMS Board for up to one minute per applicant.
16. 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
17. Nominations and Election of EMS Board Leadership 2022-2023 (Chair, Vice Chair, & Secretary) with outcomes effective upon adjournment of the EMS Board Meeting.
18. 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).
19. Transition to Open Session and report formal Board action, if applicable
20. 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 Amanda Bates at 608-266-1568 or
Amanda. Bates@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.