Subject:
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Revisions to the Emergency Medical Services Rules and Regulations.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, approve revisions to the Pinellas County EMS Rules and Regulations to allow for stretcher van transport by wheelchair transport providers, aligning with recent revisions to the EMS Ordinance.
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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
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
On October 11, 2016 the Board of County Commissioners approved revisions to the EMS Ordinance that would allow for the use of stretcher van transport of clients by wheelchair transport providers.
This action follows the EMS Authority’s direction by updating the EMS Rules & Regulations to authorize the use of stretcher vans.
Background Information:
The Pinellas County EMS Rules and Regulations have been developed to facilitate ongoing improvements in the quality of emergency and non-emergency prehospital and inter-facility medical care for the citizens and visitors of Pinellas County.
These rules and regulations are promulgated by the Pinellas County EMS Authority in accordance with the Pinellas County Code Chapter 54 (EMS Ordinance), Chapter 401, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64-J, Florida Administrative Code with incorporation of any subsequent amendments.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Craig A. Hare, Director, EMS & Fire Administration
Partners:
EMS Medical Director
Sunstar Paramedics
Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association
-Clearwater
-Dunedin
-East Lake
-Gulfport
-Largo
-Lealman
-Madeira Beach
-Oldsmar
-Palm Harbor
-Pinellas Park
-Pinellas Suncoast
-Safety Harbor
-Seminole
-South Pasadena
-St. Pete Beach
-St. Petersburg
-Tarpon Springs
-Treasure Island
EMS Medical Control Board
EMS Advisory Council
Attachments:
EMS Rules & Regulations - FINAL
EMS Rules & Regulations - MARKUP
Pinellas County Code, Section 54-60
Letter of support from the EMS Medical Control Board
Letter of support from the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association
Letter of support from the EMS Advisory Council