Subject:
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Appointments 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 appointments to the EMS Medical Control Board for two-year terms ending July 2019:
- Mr. Anthony Degina, reappointment as the hospital administrator position representing HCA Largo Medical Center.
- Mr. Glenn J. Saldanha, appointment as the alternate hospital administrator position representing HCA Largo Medical Center.
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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:
Per Section 3.2, EMS Medical Control Board bylaws, Mr. Degina and Mr. Saldanha have been nominated as the primary and alternate representatives, respectively, to serve two-year terms on the Medical Control Board.
Background Information:
The Pinellas County Code, Section 54-60, established a Medical Control Board (MCB) consisting of four (4) licensed physicians specializing in emergency medicine from facilities in Pinellas County, four (4) Pinellas County hospital administrators, one (1) emergency physician appointed by the Pinellas County Medical Association, one (1) emergency physician appointed by the Pinellas County Osteopathic Society and one (1) emergency physician from a trauma center located within Pinellas County.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Jim Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
EMS Medical Control Board
EMS Medical Director
Attachments:
EMS Medical Control Board Roster
Mr. Degina’s Resume
Mr. Saldanha’s Resume
EMS Medical Control Board Bylaws