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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. Notice of Elections for Standing EMS Board Standing Committees to Stakeholders which will include the Physician’s Advisory Committee (must be a physician), Education & Training, System Management & Development, System Quality & Data, & the newly established Emergency Medical Services Human Relations Committee. More information to follow from the EMS Section regarding the application process. Elections will take place at the June Board Meeting with the September Meeting being the start of the 1-year term.
7. Report from EMS Section Representative(s), and Section Staff, with possible recommendations/action from EMS Board regarding Administration, Education, and Operations
   1. COVID-19 vaccination plans as it relates to utilization of current & potentially retired EMS practitioners.
   2. DHS 110 Status
   3. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing
   4. Status of EMS Section Chief Position & involvement in EMS Board leadership during selection process.
8. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action (see Committee Agendas for business items)
   1. Physician’s Advisory Committee (PAC) (Dr. Steven Zils/Chair)
   2. Education & Training (Brian Litza/Chair)
   3. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
   4. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
   5. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
9. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee (Clark)
10. Updates from Advisory Meetings (Clark)
11. Update with possible recommendations regarding Medicaid reimbursement rates/ Ground Emergency Medical Transport reimbursement initiative (Sechler)
12. Updates on DHS 110 Revision (Office)
13. Updates on Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Licensure (Office)
14. Discuss Federal Emergency, Triage, Treat, and Transport (ET3) Model and State Implications (Biggart/Sechler)
15. 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) (Bates)
16. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
17. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
18. Update Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
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

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 Becca Kelly at 608-266-1568 or Rebecca.Kelly@dhs.wisconsin.gov.