TOPIC
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DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
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ACTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
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Call to Order/ Introduction
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The meeting was call to order at 1700
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Review of Minutes
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Wayne Walker made a motion to accept the minutes from April 21, 2015 meeting. Theresa seconded the motion with typo correction. All were in favor.
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Minutes from April 21, 2015 were approved.
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Guest Speakers
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Bob moved to delay coroner’s presentation until available. Seconded by Chris
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Unanimously approved.
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Treasurer Report
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Theresa submitted the Treasurer’s Report, attached.
The budget for 2015 was presented. Suzi Beck made a motion to approve, seconded by Cindy Button, all were in favor.
Theresa moved that with $2545.76 in unencumbered funds from out T/E MOU that we: 1) Fund the Pinnacle request at $500.00. 2) Purchase CPR Training Stat Paz 12 lead simulator unit at 77.04 (Zoll quote). And, 3) Purchase 2-Resusci Baby QCPR & Skill Guides at $1889.17. This would leave $79.55. Motion was seconded by Bob.
The need for an equipment inventory and a clear procedure for borrowing equipment was discussed. Also discussed was need for all agencies to provide a roster of training given using Council equipment. This information is needed to show use and benefit of grant funds and guide purchases in the future.
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Budget was approved.
Unanimously approved.
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MPD Report
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Airway competency requirements were discussed. Providers that cannot meet required numbers can get approval from the MPD.
Nasal Narcan protocol is in place. Agencies that have not implemented new nasal Narcan protocol are past the deadline.
Protocol changes for CPAP are set for December 1st with an airway class planned for some time in November.
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Airway class in November, date TBD. New protocol in effect December 1st.
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Regional Report
Training and Education Report
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Rinita passed out handouts for FY 15 WA State Updates.
Prehospital TAC is recruiting for work groups including MPD’s, Prehospital Education, Prehospital Clinical Standards, Air Medical Services, Prehospital Data/WEMSIS, and EMS Emergency Preparedness.
Regional Plan 2014-15 accomplishments distributed.
North Central Regional EMS Council has several “At-Large” vacancies available.
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If interested contact Scott Hogan or Catie Holstein.
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Council Reports (Wayne)
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The EMS application for North Cascades Smokejumper Base was approved in Executive Meeting. There was discussion of Council’s role in approval of supervisory agencies and should agencies be contributing to Council.
There has been no response to the question of where we want to go as a Council. There are grant opportunities that we could pursue but it would take some participation from Council members to make it happen. The executive board is seeking feedback.
Helicopter Utilization was discussed and proposed County Operating Procedures were distributed to be reviewed by the Council.
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Discussion tabled for next meeting.
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Unfinished Business
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Changes to By-Laws were discussed and will be finalized and typed to adopt and sign. No further changes were proposed.
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Yvonne will re-type By-Laws.
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New Business
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Cindy discussed the pre hospital emergency workgroup recruiting volunteers. Also, Cindy reported on House Bill SSB 5591 and the “triple aim” of the CARES program.
Wayne reported on upcoming grant opportunities including the Rural Community AED grant (which provides equipment and training) and the ATV task force grant. Both would be appropriate for our area and there is plenty of time to apply if we start soon.
New business for next Council meeting: Uniform descriptors for ambulance call signs.
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Wayne will research.
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Up Coming Classes
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No upcoming EMS classes.
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Good of the Order
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Suzy gave an update on Medstar NW news. They have been very busy in our area and have seen good work on Emergency scenes. Brewster base is going through survey.
There will be a car seat safety check event at Omak Walmart on 6/29 with safety checks from 9-12 and CEU training from 1-3.
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Guest Speaker
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Okanogan County Coroner, David Rodriguez gave a talk on how to do our job in emergency medical service while preserving potential evidence for Coroner investigation. Discussed was the importance of preserving evidence when possible and observing and documenting potential investigation scenes. The importance of Collaboration was stressed as well as requesting the coroner in a timely manner.
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Adjournment/Next Meeting
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The meeting was adjourned at 18:55.
The next meeting will be August 18, 2015 @ Lifeline Ambulance in Omak.
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