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AGENDA 1. Welcome and Committee Member Check-in 2. Public Comment Opportunity on Board agenda or special announcements 3. State EMS Office Report to the EMS Board a. Update & Discussion regarding Scope of Practice Project b. Update & Discussion regarding Community EMS Implementation c. Update & Discussion regarding ACT97 (2017) d. Update & Discussion regarding Operational Plan Project e. Update & Discussion regarding Uniform EMS Protocols f. Update & Discussion regarding Continuous Quality Improvement Project g. Update & Discussion regarding Model Uniform Core Criteria for Triage Initiative h. Update & Discussion regarding Patient Tracking i. Discuss EMS Involvement in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) as a Public Health Concern j. Update on EMS Office Activity and any desired EMS Board Involvement k. Update & Discussion regarding future EMS Board Meetings 4. Standing EMS Committee – System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair) a. Update & Discuss Pre-Arrival Instructions by PSAPs b. Update with Possible Action Medicaid Supplemental Reimbursement Update-Letter to DHS Medicaid to request match of Medicare Rates i. Discuss Medicare Cost Reporting-EMS Reporting Tool Pilot c. Discuss Unlicensed EMS Event Coverage Concerns d. Discuss Role of Undesignated STEMI/Stroke Center for EMS: Initial “Position Statement Draft” e. Discuss Critical Care Transport Workgroup Scope & Member Make-up f. Update Trauma Unclassified Hospital Transport Position Statement “Feedback” from STAC g. Update & Discuss Healthcare Coalition State Advisory Committee 5. Update & Discuss Opiate & Overdose Initiatives in Wisconsin and Nationwide 6. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics 7. Interoperability Council – 911 Subcommittee – Updates on Communication Changes for First Responders 8. Discuss Concepts and Progress of Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers / WORH Report 9. Motion/Roll Call Vote: Closed session - to review applications received by the WI EMS Board/EMS Office for Standing EMS Board Committees per Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f). 10. Motion/Roll Call Vote for transition to open session 11. Conduct Vote for Standing Committee Members 12. Conduct Vote for EMS Board Chair, Vice Chair, & Secretary 13. Discuss and Develop Future New Business 14. 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). 15. If Necessary, Transition to Open Session 16. Adjourn Technical Note: A Joint EMS Board & STAC Meeting is Scheduled for 1:00PM Technical Note: There may be a working lunch for the EMS Board 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 608-261-6870 or Jonathan.Lockhart@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Conference Call: (844) 561-6590 Passcode: 242694
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