Subject:
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Appointment/reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, approve the following appointment/reappointments to the EMS Medical Control Board for a two-year term ending August 2022.
• Reappointment of Dr. Roberto Bellini as a primary Emergency Physician representative. Dr. Bellini is an emergency medicine physician with BayCare Health System.
• Appointment of Mr. Michael Irvin as Hospital Administrator representative. Mr. Irvin is a Hospital CEO with HCA West Florida.
• Appointment of Mr. Raynard Ware as Hospital Administrator alternate representative. Mr. Ware is a Hospital V.P. of Operations with HCA West Florida.
• Reappointment of Dr. Joseph Namey to represent the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Namey is an Internal Medicine Hospitalist with HCA West Florida.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
Summary
Dr. Bellini has volunteered to serve another two-year term as a primary Emergency Physician representative. Dr. Bellini is an emergency medicine physician with BayCare Health System.
Mr. Irvin is a Hospital CEO with HCA West Florida and is nominated as a primary Hospital Administrator representative. Mr. Ware is a Hospital V.P. of Operations with HCA West Florida and is nominated as Mr. Irvin’s alternate.
Dr. Namey has volunteered to serve another two-year term representing the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society. Dr. Namey is an Internal Medicine Hospitalist with HCA West Florida.
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Background Information:
The Pinellas County Code, Section 54-60, established a Medical Control Board (MCB) consisting of four licensed physicians specializing in emergency medicine from facilities in Pinellas County, four Pinellas County hospital administrators, one emergency physician appointed by the Pinellas County Medical Association, one emergency physician appointed by the Pinellas County Osteopathic Society, and one (1) emergency physician from a trauma center located within Pinellas County.
The MCB is an advisory body to the Authority and to the EMS Medical Director. The MCB is given specific review and approval authority pursuant to Section 54-60 of the Pinellas County Code subject to overriding Florida Law. The objectives of the MCB include the following:
a. Advise the Authority on matters pertaining to emergency medical services.
b. Advise the EMS Medical Director on issues of clinical policy and practice.
c. Review and approve applicable protocols and procedures.
d. Review the performance of all system components to include the EMS Medical Director, the ambulance contractor, the first responder contractors, and the Continuing Medical Education contractor.
e. Provide a liaison between the medical community at large and the EMS system.
f. Provide opinions regarding medical community consensus to the Authority and the EMS Medical Director.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
EMS Medical Control Board
EMS Medical Director
Attachments:
EMS Medical Control Board Roster
Dr. Bellini’s Curriculum Vitae
Mr. Irvin’s Bio
Mr. Irvin’s Resume
Mr. Ware’s Bio
Mr. Ware’s Resume
Dr. Namey’s Curriculum Vitae
EMS Medical Control Board Bylaws