Subject:
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Appointments and reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority, approve the following appointments and reappointments to the EMS Medical Control Board for two-year terms.
• Reappointment of Dr. Roberto Bellini as an Emergency Physician primary representative for a two-year term starting June 2024 and ending May 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Craig Kizewic as an Emergency Physician alternate representative for a two-year term starting June 2024 and ending May 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Brian Charity as an Emergency Physician primary representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Matt Nelson as an Emergency Physician primary representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Stephen Feilinger as an Emergency Physician alternate representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Reappointment of Mr. Matthew Novak as a Hospital Administrator primary representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Reappointment of Nancy Hopkins as a Hospital Administrator alternate representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Sebastian Strom as a Hospital Administrator primary representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Reappointment of Dr. Joseph Namey as a Physician primary representative for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Reappointment of Dr. Anthony Ottaviani as a Physician alternate representative for the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society for a two-year term starting May 2024 and ending April 2026.
• Reappointment of Dr. Krista Gillis as an Emergency Physician Trauma Center primary representative for a two-year term starting June 2024 and ending May 2026.
• Appointment of Dr. Siddarth Goyal as an Emergency Physician Trauma Center alternate representative for a two-year term starting June 2024 and ending May 2026. Body
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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
Appointment/reappointment of the following individuals to the EMS Medical Control Board:
1. Dr. Roberto Bellini is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing Mease Countryside Hospital as their primary representative. Dr. Bellini is an Emergency Physician at Mease Countryside Hospital.
2. Dr. Craig Kizewic is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing Mease Countryside Hospital as their alternate representative. Dr. Kizewic is an Emergency Physician at Mease Countryside Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room.
3. Dr. Brian Charity is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing Morton Plant Hospital as their primary representative. Dr. Charity is an Emergency Physician at Morton Plant Hospital.
4. Dr. Matt Nelson is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing St. Anthony’s Hospital as their primary representative. Dr. Nelson is an Emergency Physician at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
5. Dr. Stephen Feilinger is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing St. Anthony’s Hospital as their alternate representative. Dr. Feilinger is an Emergency Physician at St. Anthony’s Hospital.
6. Matthew Novak is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing Morton Plant Mease Healthcare as their primary representative. Mr. Novak is a Hospital Administrator at Morton Plant Mease Healthcare.
7. Nancy Hopkins is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing Morton Plant Mease Healthcare as their alternate representative. Ms. Hopkins is a Hospital Administrator at Morton Plant Mease Healthcare.
8. Dr. Sebastian Strom is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing HCA Largo Medical Center as their primary representative. Dr. Strom is a Hospital Administrator at HCA Largo Medical Center.
9. Dr. Joseph Namey is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society as their primary representative. Dr. Namey is Internal Medicine Program Director with Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society.
10. Dr. Anthony Ottaviani is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society as their alternate representative. Dr. Ottaviani is the Executive Director of the Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society.
11. Dr. Krista Gillis is volunteering to serve another two-year term representing Bayfront Health St. Petersburg as their primary representative. Dr. Gillis is an Emergency Physician at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.
12. Dr. Siddarth Goyal is volunteering to serve a two-year term representing Bayfront Health St. Petersburg as their alternate representative. Dr. Goyal is an Emergency Physician at Bayfront Health St. Petersburg.
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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 CV
Dr. Kizewic’s CV
Dr. Charity’s CV
Dr. Nelson’s CV
Dr. Feilinger’s CV
Mr. Novak’s Resume
Ms. Hopkins’ Resume
Dr. Strom’s CV
Dr. Namey’s CV
Dr. Ottaviani’s CV
Dr. Gillis’ CV
Dr. Goyal’s CV