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EMS Board
December 07, 2022
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In-Person at: 1 West Wilson St, Madison, WI, Room 751
ZOOM Link: https://dhswi.zoomgov.com/j/1611370732?pwd=RHhRcWgvTlovQmZWZC81ZmJ1U0VLZz09
Dial – In: 1-669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 137 0732, Passcode: 022764
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 Rule Update
b. EMS State Plan & Updates on past and future EMS Section business items
c. Community Paramedic Educational Curriculum and Credentialing Status Update(s)
d. Community EMT Program Status Update(s)
e. EMS Flex Grant Review & Grant Report
f. EMS Board Travel Reimbursement Process
g. E-Licensing Web-Based Emergency Medical Service License Renewals
6. Field-Based Buprenorphine Induction Presentation (Hernandez-Meier)
7. Reports from Standing Committee Chairs with possible recommendations/action from 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)
c. System Management & Development (Dr. Clark/Chair)
d. System Quality & Data (Dr. Eberlein/Chair)
e. EMS for Children (Dr. Kim/Dr. Browne/Chair)
8. Report on Health Care Coalition State Advisory Committee – Standing Update Report (Clark)
9. Report on State Trauma Advisory Committee – Standing Update Report (Clark)
10. Communicable Disease / Pandemic Updates, Planning, Preparedness, and Public Health Concerns – Standing Update Report (Board & EMS Section)
11. 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)
12. Legislation Updates Report on EMS Topics (standing item) (Pluess)
13. Updates on Ground Emergency Medical Transport Legislation Implementation (Anderson / Biggart)
14. Discuss, as needed, new EMS equipment concepts with possible recommendation as applicable (standing item)
15. Updates Regarding Behavioral Health and Wellness of EMS Workers Initiatives (standing item) (Pluess/Ridings)
16. Confirm EMS Board Meeting Dates for 2023 (Board & Section Discussion)
17. 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).
18. Transition to Open Session and report formal Board action, if applicable
19. 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.