Agenda 03/27/2012 Item #11E3/27/2012 Item 11.E.
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EXECUTIVE SUMIM "Y
Recommendation to accept the staff report on the status of the Advanced Life
Snpport (ALS) Engine Programs,
OBJECTIVE: To provide the Board a detailed status report on the current ALS Engine
Programs.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the February 14th BCC Meeting, the Board directed the County
Manager or his. designee to provide the status of the ALS Engine Programs.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney and
raises no legal issues. JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There no Growth Management Impact
resulting from this action.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners accept the status
report of the current ALS Engine Programs.
PREPARED BY: Artie Bay, Supervisor, Emergency Medical Services
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 11.E.
Item Summary: Recommendation to report on the status of the Advanced Life Support
(ALS) Engine Programs.
Meeting Date: 3/27/2012
Prepared By
Name: BayArtie
Title: Supervisor - Accounting,EMS Operations
3/16/2012 4:33:22 PM
Approved By
Name: KopkaWalter
Date: 3/19/2012 6:53:02 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 3/19/2012 4:37:26 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 3/20/2012 9:54:25 AM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney
Date: 3/20/2012 11:21:35 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director -Corp Financial and Mgmt Svs,CMO
Date: 3/20/2012 12:26:23 PM
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Detailed Status Report on the Current ALS Engine Programs
Prepared for the March 27 BCC Meeting
City of Naples
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• Inter -local agreement approved by the BCC on May 22, 2007
• ALS Engines have been in service since 1998
• Currently has two (2) ALS engines operating in City of Naples
o One (1) ALS engine staffed by EMS paramedic and City of Naples Fire
Department personnel
o One (1) ALS engine staffed by City of Naples Fire Department paramedic(s)
City of Marco Island
• Inter -local agreement approved by BCC on May 22, 2007
• ALS Engines have been in service since 2001
• Currently has two (2) ALS engines operating 24 / 7 in City of Marco Island
• One (1) ALS engine staffed by EMS paramedic and City of Marco Island Fire
Rescue Department personnel
• One (1) ALS engine staffed by City of Marco Island Fire Rescue Department
paramedic(s)
o One (1) ALS engine (Engine 50) staffed ALS —staffing permitting, staffed by City
of Marco Island Fire Rescue Department paramedic(s)
Ochopee Fire Department
• Inter - department agreement since September 2009
• Currently has one (1) ALS engine operating in Ochopee / Everglades City area
o One (1) ALS engine staffed by EMS paramedic and Ochopee Fire Department
personnel
Isles of Capri Fire Department
• Inter - department agreement since January 2001
• Currently has one (1) ALS engine operating in Isles of Capri / area
o One (1) ALS engine staffed by EMS paramedic and Isles of Capri Fire Department
personnel
North Naples Fire Control and Rescue Department
• BCC approved COPCN for ALS non transport on January 25, 2011
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• One (1) year renewal granted by BCC on February 14, 2012
• Currently state they have 14 Advanced Life Support non transport apparatus
Medication / Procedure Expansion:
City of Naples, City of Marco and North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District were sent
letters from the Office of Medical Director (OMD) in mid December approving all medications
and procedures (with the exception of narcotics). To date:
• City of Naples Fire Department personnel have been working to update personnel's
training. They are evaluating their ability to establish a third ALS apparatus staffing
permitting, staffed by City of Naples personnel. They have not officially responded to
adopting the additional medications and procedures.
• City of Marco Island Fire Rescue Department have acknowledged and accepted the
OMD's letter and plans to implement additional medications / procedures. Some
equipment / procedures are in place and used today.
• Letter received from North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District on March 12, 2012.
Staff is in the process of reviewing the details of the letter and working with North
Naples Fire Control and Rescue District.
• The Big Corkscrew Island Fire District also has been provided, at their request,
equipment costs for establishing ALS apparatus manned by their personnel within their
district, possibly extending into the Immokalee Fire District. They are presenting their
findings to their Fire Commission this month.
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP
BE7WEE_N COLLIER COUNTY AND CITY OF MARCO ISLAND
THIS INTERLOC —AL -AGREEMIENT, made and entered into this 02) day of / 2007 by
and between di-- Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, a political subdi ' ion of the
State of Florida %nerrir. called the "COUNTY') and the CITY OF MARCO IS , "hereinafter
called the "CITY").
PURPOSE
The purpose of this im=iOcal agreement is to provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency
medical services to the residents of the City of Marco Island and Collier County. The recognition and
utilization of existing and future personnel skills, qualifications and resources is in the interest and benefit
of both agencies and tae public we serve.
WI'TNESSETH
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY seek to enhance emergency service further through a continued
partnership; and
Y,MREAS, the Achanmd Life Support (hereinafter "ALS ") partnership provides for a CITY
Firefighter /Paramedic and/or Frefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, (hereinafter "EMT"), to work and
train on a COUNTY AA%mx=d Life Support Transport Unit providing firefighter / paramedic duties and/or n
basic life support EMT dads and
WHEREAS, The ALS dip provides for a COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighter to work and train on a
CITY Fire - Rescue unit provj&ne firefighting and paramedic duties; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY work cooperatively to assure appropriate response of sufficient
emergency medical resources.
NOW, THEREFORE In consideration of the above premises, and the mutual covenants, terms, and
provisions contained rte tae COUNTY and the CITY agree as follows:
SECTION I: DEFLNTnONS
1.0 ALS means treatment of life - threatening medical emergencies through the use of techniques such
as endotracheal intubation, the administration of drugs or intravenous fluids, telemetry, cardiac
monitoring, and cardiac defibrillation by a qualified person, pursuant to rules of the COUNTY
Medical Director.
1.1 BLS means treatment of medical emergencies by a qualified person through the use of techniques
such as patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance,
bandaging, administration of oxygen, and other techniques which have been approved and are
performed under conditions specified by rules of the COUNTY Medical Director.
1.2 FTO means a Field Training Officer, a certified paramedic recognized by the Medical Director as
having sufficient skill and experience to train and direct medical providers in working under the
approved medical protocols.
1.3 OA/OI means Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement which is the Medical Director approved
program which assesses and monitors the medical performance of Paramedics and Emergency
Medical Technicians.
1.4 E!9& means the Patient Care Record which chronicles the medical treatment of the patient.
1.5 MOU means a Memorandum of Understanding between agencies.
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1.6 Licensed means a non - transporting ALS fire apparatus and rapid response vehicle operating under
r� the ALS Iicense issued to COUNTY Emergency Medical Services Department (hereinafter
"EMS ") for the purpose of enhancing 911 medical responses.
1.7 Non licensed means to any response vehicle that is not required by State Statute to be licensed,
but is authorized by the Medical Director.
SECTION II: COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be fn-- oblip6m of the COUNTY:
2.0 The COUNTY will provide through the County's EMS; medico -i motion, medical protocols,
training and quality assurance on a countywide basis.
2.1 The COUNTY will maintain at least one (1) ALS transport unit staffed by the CITY and the
COUNTY under the Board of Commissioner's (herein-aft -WC-) authority pursuant to the
current Chapter 401. Fla. Slat. and Subtitle 64E -2, Fla. Adn bL Corm) ar Marco Island Station 50
as a fast -due apparatus on all medical, rescue and fire incidents.
2.2 The COUNTY, as a sole licensed provider of advanced life support md«r Chapter 401. Fla. Stat.
and Subtitle 64E -2, Fla. Admin. Code, will license a total of th= (3)- CITY fire apparatus or
response vehicles as non - transporting ALS vehicle(s) under the COLS' 4 Y EMS license for the
purpose of enhancing 911 medical responses.
2.3 The COUNTY will provide the initial ALS equipment acrd m„al supplies to all County
recognized licensed ALS fire apparatus/rapid response vehic s and =,-licensed ALS response
vehicles, staffed 365 days per year, 24 hours per day including tip stationed at the following
locations:
1. Engine 50,1280 San Marco Road, Marco Island
2. Tower 50,1280 San Marco Road, Marco Island
2.4 The COUNTY will license and equip additional vehicles as non - forting ALS vehicles, as
^ identified in 2.3 and mutually agreed upon, under the COL'N�'TY —EMS ii e during the term of
this Interlocal Agreement
2.5 The COUNTY EMS Department will provide one (1) Param= icFir`gettr to the CITY 365 days
per year, 24 hours per day to be utilized on fire apparatus Vei& -*s) licensed as an ALS
nontransporting unit under the Board of County Commissioner's authority pursuant to Chapter
401, Fla. Stat. and Subtitle 64E -2, Fla. Admin. Code.
2.6 As pursuant to Chapter 401, Fla. Stat. and Subtitled 64E -2, Fla _4dmi& Code, the City may
operate any of their licensed and/or non - licensed ALS vehicles or meatus as a BLS responder
when a paramedic does not staff the vehicle.
SECTION Iii: CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obiiPation of the CITY:
3.0 The CITY will provide through the City's Fire Rescue Department; Incident Command, incident
safety direction, fire rescue standard operating guidelines and training on a regional basis.
3.1 The CITY will maintain two (2) ALS apparatus, licensed and equipped by the COUNTY, at
locations referenced in Section 2.3. These unit(s) will be designated within the County Sherriff's
Office Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) program to automatically respond to medical incidents
with, or in place of, an ALS transport unit committed to a previous medical, rescue or fire
operation in accordance with the COUNTY's Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol as an
emergency medical response and/or fire suppression vehicle. The CITY will maintain one (1)
additional ALS Apparatus licensed by the COUNTY and equipped by the CITY. This unit will be
designated as a reserve ALS Apparatus to be only used when staffing allows.
3.2 The CITY will comply with medical protocol, and will participate in medical training and quality
assurance programs in accord with the COUNTY.
3.3 The CITY will provide one (1) Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT to the COUNTY 365
days per year, 24 hours per day to be utilized on the ALS transport unit assigned to Station 50.
3.4 The CITY may provide at least one (1) MOU Training Coordinator, approved by the medical
director, to function as a Field Training Officer (F70) I ,nr,PTvisor for CITY Paramedic and EMT
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3.5 The CITY will designate a representative to the COUNTY a Medical Director approved Quality
Assurance member to participate on the ALS Non - Transport Quality Assurance Committee.
3.6 The CITY may provide additional non - licensed ALS vehicles when paramedic staffing allows,
3.7 The CITY may provide additional medical equipment and advanced service with the approval of
the COUNTY.
3.8 The CITY shall be responsible for replacing expendable medical supplies and for the cost of repair
and maintenance of all ALS equipment supplied by the COUNTY, not on County staffed vehicles.
SECTION IV: MUTUAL CONVENAWS
4.0 The COUNTY in coordination with the CITY will be responsible for verifying that CITY
Firefighter/Paramedics and/or Firefighter/EMTS meet all requirements for State licenswe and
recertification as Florida Certified Paramedics and/or EMTs. The CITY in coordination with the
County will be responsible for verifying that the COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighters meet all
requirements for licensure and recertification as required by law (e.g., Florida Statutes, Florida
Administrative Code, and rules and regulations of the Division of State Fire Marshall's Bureau of
Fire Standards and Training.)
4.1 The COUNTY and the CITY will provide each other's department employees similar training and
internship programs as would be provided for a COUNTY or CITY employed
Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT.
4.2 Necessary qualifications for both CITY and COUNTY firefighter /paramedics will be
cooperatively developed and defined within the Collier County Fire Chiefs' Association (CCFCA)
Firefighter Cross Training Program, and Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic
Qualification/Certification Matrix
4.3 The COUNTY and CITY will work cooperatively to identify and request appropriate grants in
order to improve the operations and service capabilities of both departments.
4.4 The operational decision to change the location of either apparatus assignment identified in
sections 2.1 or 3.3 may be changed by mutual written consent between the Chief of the CITY's
Fire Rescue and COUNTY's County Manager or his designee (e.g. Chief of EMS).
SECTION V: OPERATING PROCEDURES
5.0 The CITY Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs will meet the same requirements and
perform at the appropriate medical protocol as defined by the COUNTY EMS Medical Director,
standard operating procedures, quality assurance program, general orders and chain of command
as employees of the COUNTY EMS Department.
5.1 The CITY Firefighter/Paramedics shall be certified to perform as ALS Engine Paramedics under
current medical protocol. The COUNTY EMS Medical Director shall regularly evaluate the skills
of the CITY Paramedics for consideration of expanding the medical protocol under which they
perform.
5.2 The COUNTY EMS Department Paramedic/Firefighters will meet the same requirements and
perform under the same Fire specialized response protocols, standard operating procedures and
chain of command as employees of the CITY.
5.3 The ALS Partnership Operations Plan, Attachment A, may be revised by mutual written consent
between the Chief of the CITY's Fire Rescue and COUNTY's County Manager or his designee
(e.g. Chief of EMS). Such revisions must not conflict with the terms and standards set forth in this
Agreement.
5.4 Licensed and non- Iicensed ALS vehicles, programs, personnel or details may be developed and
implemented by joint agreement and in cooperation between the CITY and COUNTY. Such
resources may not conflict with the standards set forth in this agreement.
5.5 The CITY and COUNTY EMS Department will recognize and abide by the respective ranks and
abilities of assigned personnel.
5.6 All discipline and investigations leading to discipline will be handled by the respective employing
agency. �.
5.7 The CITY and COUNTY will utilize Command Staff and assets for logistical, support, and
operational needs for national, state and local emergencies.
5.8 The State of Florida recognized Incident ManwmmPnt
emergency operations. The CITY sh system {IMS) is the standard for
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CITY is the Authority Having Jurisdiction. In all instances where the CITY has established
10-1N command, COUNTY EMS shall assume responsibility for, and be in charge of, patient care.
5.9 The COUNTY and CITY will jointly develop medical recordkeeping procedures and share
statistical data.
SECTION VI: RESOLUTION OF CONTI JCTS
6.0 If the two governing ens opemting procedures, chain of command or any other
unforeseen circumstances € ome ins - ratlict issues will immediately be decided in the foIIowing
manner,
I . First and foremost bL the medical needs of the patient and responder safety
2. The COUNTY' will have jurisdiction of medical issues concerning appropriate
patient care.
3. The CITY will 3av-- jurisdiction of fire/rescue issues concerning operations and
safety.
4. Conflicts invots,-ing parr = issues will be resolved through a QA/QI process.
5. Should conics aris` ME are unresolvable, the chain of command within each
department will come W --Aber in an attempt to resolve those issues at the equivalent
levels of each �-- and in unison move up the chain of command as
necessary.
SECTION VII: AGREEMENT TERM
7.0 This Interlocal Agreement snpetsedm the agreement titled "Interlocal Agreement Advanced Life
Support Engine Partnership, betwea dw CITY and COUNTY, dated July 31, 2001.
7.1 The Interlocal Agreement shall rmnain in hill force and effect from the date first above written and
shall terminate after written nod=ofNation.
7.2 This Interlocal Agreement span be r--v=wed and renegotiated as necessary after (3) (3) years.
Absent terniination or amcadm=x W this Interlocal Agreement, the term of this Interlocal
Agreement will automatia&, rmiec m (3) three year periods. Nothing within this Agreement
shall preclude review and amendment of any provision within the three (3) year period or
successive renewal periods when. sa`h amendment is mutually agreed to in writing by the
COUNTY and CITY.
7.3 Either the COUNTY or the CITY May terminate this Interlocal Agreement after providing written
notice of its intent to termime at leas: ninety (90) days in advance of the date of termination.
7.4 In the event that the COUNT "s -Mewl Director determines that the CITY's failure to fulfill any
of the obligations under this A: rient adversely affects or may adversely affect the medical
needs of the patient and/or responder safety, EMS may provide written notice to CITY of its intent
to recommend that the BCC terminate this Agreement. BCC consideration of termination of this
Agreement must occur at the next available regular meeting of the BCC. Advance notice of the
BCC meeting date and agenda item must be provided to the Medical Director and CITY. Unless
otherwise determined by the BCC at the meeting, the notice of intent to recommend that the BCC
terminate this Agreement shall be deemed to be fully sufficient and to have commenced the (90)
ninety day notice period. In the alternative, the BCC at the meeting may, after receiving
information from the Medical Director and CITY, terminate this Agreement without further action
or notice to the CITY. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the authority of the Medical Director
as set forth in the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code,
7.5 The terminating party must also provide the non - terminating party's representatives with an
opportunity to consult with the terminating party's representatives regarding the reason(s) for
termination during the notice periods provided in Section VII of this Agreement.
SECTION VIII: INSURANCE
8.0 The CITY and COUNTY shalt maintain insurance in the minimum amounts and types required by
Florida State Statutes.
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8.1 The CITY and COUNTY agree that either party may be self- insured on the condition that all self -
insurance must comply with all State laws and regulations and must meet with the approval of the
other party to this Interlocal Agreement.
8.2 To the extent permitted by law and as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Florida
Statutes, Section 768.28 CITY and COUNTY agree to hold harmless the o_ their employees
and agents against any and all claims and/or damages by or behalf of a pe =tmloyee or
legal entity arising from their respective negligent acts pursuant to this Ir��_i t went that
allows employees of the other to occupy and ride in each other's vehicles Nnan = i= i tended to
alter either party's immunity in tort or otherwise impose liability on CITY or ;be COi _\TY when
it would not otherwise be responsible.
SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS
9.0 This Interlocal Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of
Florida. In the event any litigation is instituted by way of construction or enforcement of this
Interlocal Agreement, the party prevailing in said litigation shall be entitled to collect and recover
from the non - prevailing party all court costs and other expenses, including reasonable Attorney's
fees.
9.1 It is understood that this Interlocal Agreement must be executed by both parties prig to the CITY
and COUNTY commencing with the work, services, duties and rest b Fzi:!s described
heretofore.
9.2 Prior to its effectiveness, this Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent amp to this
Agreement (including amendments to the ALS Partnership Operations Plan- AVaichm= A), shall
be filed with the Clerk of Courts for the Circuit Court for Collier Count- pusuzm- x, =S 163.01
(11). The COUNTY shall file this Interlocal Agreement as soon as practicable am--- I and
execution by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be execd by their
appropriate officials, as of the date first above written.
ATTEST:
Dwight F
Brocka Clerk
es�.:;
`$Ifgn t.ure
Approval as to form and legal
Sufficiency:
Jenn er A. Belped<o
Assistant County A rney
ATTEST
Laura Litzan, rk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
MARCO ISLAND CITY MANAGER
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COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES / FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND '*-L4LRCO ISLAND FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
ALS PARTNERSHIP OPERATIONS PLAN
REI=ERENCI=: ALS Program Interlocal Agreement, n 2007
PURPOS —E- To provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency
medical smniriees to the residents of the City of Marco Island (MIFD) and Collier County
{COL:'N The recognition and utilization of existing and future personnel skills,
qualifica.,icn-s and resources is in the interest and benefit of both agencies and the public
we servC.
1. QU ALIr ICATION REQUIREMENTS
a. COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighters utilized on designated fire apparatus must
maintain the following valid and current qualifications:
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of
Compliance for Minimum Standards (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community
Health Resources Paramedic Certification;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C.
Chapter 64E;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic
Certification/Qualification Matrix Rescue Paramedic and;
v. Collier County Fire Chiefs' Association Firefighter Cross Training
Certification.
b. MIFD Firefighters utilized on the County Medic unit must maintain the
following valid and current qualifications:
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of
Compliance for Minimum Standards (Firefighter 11);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community
Health Resources EMT or Paramedic Certification;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C.
Chapter 64E and;
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iv. Collier County Medical Director's Orientation, as referenced in the
Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic
Certification/Qualification Matrix
c. At least one M1FD Firefighter/Pa =mac utilized on licensed M1FD ALS
apparatus or vehicle must maim= -in ' following valid and current
qualifications;
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Stand and Training Certificate of
Compliance for Minimum Standards Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergencv Medical services and Community
Health Resources Paramedic Cerdfication and,
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C.
Chapter 64E and;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic
Certification/Qualification Matrix Edne Paramedic Certification or
above.
d. MIFD Firefighter/Paramedics utffized in non - licensed apparatus or
assignments must maintain the follow imlid and current qualifications;
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of
Compliance for Minimum Standar& (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community
Health Resources Paramedic Certification and;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certificadon in accordance with F.A.C.
Chapter 64E and;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic
Certification/Qualification Majjjx Engine Paramedic Certification or
above.
2. SCHEDULING AND POSITION ASSIGNv=
a. The COUNTY and MIFD Chiefs or their designee, must approve all
Exchange Program participants.
b. The COUNTY Battalion Chief 80 and MIFD Division Chief 50 will consult
openly in order to assure continuity and efficiency.
c. The COUNTY will continuously provide MIFD with one [1] COUNTY
Paramedic/Firefighter as qualified within Section 1, a for use on a designated
ALS apparatus or vehicle.
d- MIFD will continuously provide the COUNTY with one [1] MIFD Firefighter
as qualified within Section 1. b. for use on the appropriate designated
apparatus or vehicle.
e. Exchange Program participants will participate in appropriate on -duty
training, station duties and unit assignments in accordance with assignment
and rank.
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f. It is recognized by COUNTY and MIFD that harmonious and productive
relationships between all personnel are necessary. Teamwork and cooperation
is encouraged and expected.
g. Applicable COUNTY and/or CITY policies, practices, procedures, stand,;,'
operating guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable Bargaiidnig
Unit Contract language will be observed.
3. COMMUNICATION AND DISPATCH
a. COUN'T'Y and MIFD staff will assure aII personnel operate on the
appropriate radio frequency, unit identifier dispatch and zone coverage
protocol in accordance with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the
CCFCA Communications Manual. Designated assignments are outlined as
follows:
i. Medical Director approved Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD)
Models shall be designed to assure the initial response of
appropriate ALS licensed apparatus.
ii. COUNTY and Marco Island Fire Department (hereinafter
"MIFD ") chief officers will utilize available MIFD licenses
resources to assure ALS coverage is continuously maintained
within the City of Marco Island.
iii. COUNTY and MIFD chief officers will assure Iicensed and non-
licensed ALS assets will respond to out -of- district emergencies or
coverage when identified by CAD as the closest available ALS
unit.
b. Applicable COUNTY and/or CITY policies, practices, procedures,
standard operating guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable
Bargaining Unit Contract language will be observed.
4. DOCUMENTATION
a. The first arriving licensed and non - licensed ALS unit will document each
patient contact in a hand written Patient Care Report (PCR). The PCR must
record any notations from on -scene patient treatment, patient identifying data
completed and collected prior to transfer of patient care, AR number, Dispatch
times, and crew signatures with State paramedic or EMT license numbers.
When ALS units arrive at the same time, the PCR will be completed by the
transporting unit. Shift PCRs are to be collected in a secured envelope with
completed coversheet and submitted to the appropriate EMS representative.
b. Before the end of shift, an accurate and complete EMS2000 report will be
electronically transmitted for each patient contact 100% of the time. All
BLS /ALS procedures performed by the personnel assigned to the ALS
response will be fully documented. "CHART" format with documented "BSI"
is required.
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c. Prior to 0900hrs, or as call volume permits, Battalion 50 or designee must fax 11—N
or email a complete ALS Engine Staffing Report to Battalion 81's office. An
updated report will be provided to Battalion 81 prior to or at the end of shift to
reflect staffing changes during that tour. Battalion 81 will fax a complete
EMS Sam report to Battalion 50's office.
5. QUALITY ASK R.___-CE-
a. MIFD will amt a Medical Director approved "Quality Assurance (QA)
member to participate on the ALS Non - Transport Quality Assurance
Committee, and will be granted privileges to enable them to review their
departments EWS 2000 PCRs.
b. At the discrefiun of the Medical Director or designee, routine or informational
QA Re -view may be handled by the MIFD member. The QA Committee will
provide the member with appropriate documentation detailing the area of
interest The m=ber shall review and complete the material with the MIFD
personnel and m-mm all necessary documentation to the ALS Non- Transport
QA Commits wiffiin thirty [3 01 calendar days.
c: In the event the Medical Director orders remediation, the QA member shall be
Present unders=dina' that confidential medical information will be discussed.
If a si ifi— issue is identified by the QA Committee, the EMT or
Paramedic may be immediately prohibited from providing patient care until
all proses are completed.
6. TRAINING
a. MIFD will qmO= a Medical Director approved. "EMS Training person(s)" to
work as an affjn= for the Collier County EMS Training Center so to instruct
MIFD personnel in pre - hospital medicine and protocol.
b. The MIFD Training person(s) is qualified to instruct MIFD firefighter
paramedics or EMTs Medical Director approved in- services, certifications,
classes, etc.
c. Any curriculum taught by the MIFD EMS Training person(s) must be
submitted with a complete student roster to the Medical Director in order to
qualify for County accreditation. in addition, the EMS Training person(s) will
be granted privileges to EMS 2000 to accurately record continuing education
hours of any personnel completing their training.
d. MIFD will provide to the State Fire College appropriate approved training
documentation for recognized State approved fire classes. ^_
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARTNERSHIP
BETWEEN COLLIER COUNTY AND CITY OF NAPLES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of MW 2007, by and
between the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County, Florida, a political subdivision the State of Florida,
(hereinafter called the "COUNTY") and the CITY OF NAPLES, "hereinafter called the "CITY ").
PURPOSE
The purpose of this interlocal agreement is to provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency medical
services to the residents of the City of Naples and Collier County. The recognition and utilization of existing and
fiiture personnel skills, qualifications and resources is in the interest and benefit of both agencies and the public we
serve.
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY seek to enhance emergency service further through a continued partnership;
and
WHEREAS, the Advanced Life Support (hereinafter "ALS ") partnership provides for a CITY
Firefighter/Paramedic and/or Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician, (hereinafter `EMT "), to work and train on
a COUNTY Advanced Life Support Transport Unit providing firefighter / paramedic duties and/or basic life
support EMT duties; and
r-� WHEREAS, The ALS partnership provides for a COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighter to work and train on a CITY
Fire- Rescue unit providing firefighting and paramedic duties; and
WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY work cooperatively to assure appropriate response of sufficient emergency
medical resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the above premises, and the mutual covenants, terms, and provisions
contained herein, the COUNTY and the CITY agree as follows:
SECTION I: DEFINITIONS
1.0 ALS means treatment of life - threatening medical emergencies through the use of techniques such as
endotracheal intubation, the administration of drugs or intravenous fluids, telemetry, cardiac monitoring,
and cardiac defibrillation by a qualified person, pursuant to rules of the COUNTY Medical Director.
1.1 BLS means treatment of medical emergencies by a qualified person through the use of techniques such as
patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), splinting, obstetrical assistance, bandaging,
administration of oxygen, and other techniques which have been approved and are performed under
conditions specified by rules of the COUNTY Medical Director.
1.2 FTO means a Field Training Officer; a certified paramedic recognized by the Medical Director as having
sufficient skill and experience to train and direct medical providers in working under the approved medical
protocols.
1.3 OA/0 I means Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement which is the Medical Director approved program
which assesses and monitors the medical performance of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians.
1.4 rjMmeans the Patient Care Record which chronicles the medical treatment of the patient
1.5 MOU means a Memorandum of Understanding between agencies.
1.6 Licensed means a non - transporting ALS fire apparatus and rapid response vehicle operating under the ALS
license issued to COUNTY Emergency Medical Services Department (hereinafter "EMS ") for the purpose
of enhancing 911 medical responses.
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1.7 Non - licensed means to any response vehicle that is not required by State Statute to be licensed, but is n
authorized by the Medical Director.
SECTION II: COUNTY'S RESPONSIBILITY
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of the COUNTY:
2.0 The COUNTY will provide through the County's EMS; medical direction, medical protocols, training and
quality assurance on a countywide basis.
2.1 The COUNTY will maintain at least one (1) ALS transport unit staffed by the CITY and the COUNTY
under the Board of Commissioner's (hereinafter "BCC ") authority pursuant to the current Chapter 401. Fla.
Slat. and Subtitle 64E -2, Fla. Admin. Code) at _ _ Napier Aie:Sta6on:2 as a first -due
apparatus on all medical, rescue and fire incidents.
2.2 The COUNTY, as a sole licensed provider of advanced life support under Chapter 401. Fla. Slat. and
Subtitle 6413-2, Fla. Admin. Code, will license a total of three (3), CITY fire apparatus or response vehicles
as non - transporting ALS vehicle(s) under the COUNTY EMS license for the purpose of enhancing 911
medical responses.
2.3 The COUNTY will provide the initial ALS equipment and medical supplies to all County recognized
licensed ALS fire apparatustrapid response vehicles and non - licensed ALS response vehicles, staffed 365
days per year, 24 hours per day including those stationed at the following locations:
1. Engine 01, 855 8a' Avenue South, Naples,
2. Engine 02, 977 26a' Avenue North Naples
2.4 The COUNTY will license and equip additional vehicles as non - transporting ALS vehicles, as identified in
2.3 and mutually agreed upon, under the COUNTY EMS license during the term of this Interlocal
Agreement.
2.5 The COUNTY EMS Department will provide one (1) Paramedic/Firefighter to the CITY 365 days per year,
24 hours per day to be utilized on fire apparatus vehicle(s) licensed as an ALS nontransporting unit under
the Board of County Commissioner's authority pursuant to Chapter 401, Fla. Stat. and Subtitle 64E -2, Fla
Admin. Code.
2.6 As pursuant to Chapter 401, Fla. Slat. and Subtitled 64E -2, Fla. Admin. Code, the City may operate any of
their licensed and /or non- licensed ALS vehicles or apparatus as a BLS responder when a paramedic does
not staff the vehicle.
SECTION III: CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY
The following specific services, duties, and responsibilities will be the obligation of the CITY:
3.0 The CITY will provide through the Naples Police and Emergency Services Department; Incident
Command, incident safety direction, fire rescue standard operating guidelines and training on a regional
basis.
3.1 The CITY will maintain two (2) ALS apparatus, licensed and equipped by the COUNTY, at locations
referenced in Section 2.3. These unit(s) will be designated within the County Sherriff s Office and Naples
Police and Emergency Services Department Communications Division's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD)
programs to automatically respond to medical incidents with, or in place of, an ALS transport unit
committed to a previous medical, rescue or fire operation in accordance with the COUNTY's Emergency
Medical Dispatch protocol as an emergency medical response and/or fire suppression vehicle. The CITY
will maintain one (1) additional ALS Apparatus licensed by the COUNTY and equipped by the CITY.
This unit will be designated as a reserve ALS Apparatus to be only used when staffing allows.
3.2 The CITY will comply with medical protocol, and will participate in medical training and quality assurance
programs in accord with the COUNTY.
3.3 The CITY will provide one (1) Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/EMT to the COUNTY 365 days per
year, 24 hours per day to be utilized on the ALS transport unit assigned to Station 02.
3.4 The CITY may provide at least one (1) MOU Training Coordinator, approved by the medical director, to
function as a Field Training Officer (FTO) / Supervisor for CITY Paramedic and EMT training.
3.5 The CITY will designate a representative to the COUNTY a Medical Director approved Quality n
Assurance member to participate on the ALS Non- Transport Quality Assurance Committee,
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3.6 The CITY may provide additional non- licensed ALS vehicles when paramedic staffing allows.
3.7 The CITY may provide additional medical equipment and advanced service with the approval of the
COUNTY.
3.8 The CITY shall be responsible for replacing expendable medical supplies and for the cost of repair and
maintenance of all ALS equipment supplied by the COUNTY, not on County staffed vehicles.
SECTION IV: MUTUAL CONVENANTS
4.0 The COUNTY in coordination with the CITY will be responsible for verifying that CITY
Firefighter/Paramedics and/or Firefighter/EMTS meet all requirements for State licensure and
recertification as Florida Certified Paramedics and/or EMTs. The CITY in coordination with the County
will be responsible for verifying that the COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighters meet all requirements for
licensure and recertification as required by law (e.g., Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and
rules and regulations of the Division of State Fire Marshall's Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.)
4.1 The COUNTY and the CITY will provide each other's department employees similar training and
internship programs as would be provided for a COUNTY or CITY employed Fimfighter/Paramedic or
Firefighter/EMT.
4.2 Necessary qualifications for both CITY and COUNTY firefighter /paramedics will be cooperatively
developed and defined within the Collier County Fire Chiefs' Association (CCFCA) Firefighter Cross
Training Program, and Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Qualification/Certification Matrix.
4.3 The COUNTY and CITY will work cooperatively to identify and request appropriate grants in order to
improve the operations and service capabilities of both departments.
4.4 The operational decision to change the location of either apparatus assignment identified in sections 2.1 or
3.3 may be changed by mutual written consent between the Chief of the CITY's Fire Rescue and
COUNTY's County Manager or his designee (e.g. Chief of EMS).
SECTION V: OPERATING PROCEDURES
5.0 The CITY Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs will meet the same requirements and perform at
the appropriate medical protocol as defined by the COUNTY EMS Medical Director, standard operating
procedures, quality assurance program, general orders and chain of command as employees of the
COUNTY EMS Department,
5.1 The CITY Firefighter/Paramedics shall be certified to perform as ALS Engine Paramedics under current
medical protocol. The COUNTY EMS Medical Director shall regularly evaluate the skills of the CITY
Paramedics for consideration of expanding the medical protocol under which they perform.
5.2 The COUNTY EMS Department Paramedic/Firefighters will meet the same requirements and perform
under the same Fire specialized response protocols, standard operating procedures and chain of command
as employees of the CITY.
5.3 The ALS Partnership Operations Plan, Attachment A, may be revised by mutual written consent between
the Chief of the CITY's Fire Rescue and COUNTY's County Manager or his designee (e.g. Chief of EMS).
Such revisions must not conflict with the terms and standards set forth in this Agreement.
5.4 Licensed and non - licensed ALS vehicles, programs, personnel or details may be developed and
implemented by joint agreement and in cooperation between the CITY and COUNTY. Such resources may
not conflict with the standards set forth in this agreement.
5.5 The CITY and COUNTY EMS Department will recognize the respective ranks and abilities of assigned
personnel.
5.6 All discipline and investigations leading to discipline will be handled by the respective employing agency.
5.7 The CITY and COUNTY will utilize Command Staff and assets for logistical, support, and operational
needs for national, state and local emergencies.
5.8 The State of Florida recognized incident Management System (IMS) is the standard for emergency
operations. The CITY shall assume command and control of all incidents where the CITY is the Authority
Having Jurisdiction. In all instances where the CITY has established command, COUNTY EMS shall
assume responsibility for, and be in charge of, patient care.
5.9 The COUNTY and CITY will jointly develop medical recordkeeping procedures and share statistical data.
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SECTION VI: RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS
6.0 If the two governing entities standard operating procedures, chain of command or any other unforeseen
circumstances come into conflict issues will immediately be decided in the following manner;
1. First and foremost by the medical needs of the patient and responder safety.
2. The COUNTY will have jurisdiction of medical issues concerning appropriate patient care.
3. The CITY will have jurisdiction of fire /rescue issues concerning operations and safety.
4. Conflicts involving patient care issues will be resolved through a QA/QI process.
5. Should conflicts arise that are unresolvable, the chain of command within each department
will come together in an attempt to resolve those issues at the equivalent levels of each
department and in unison move up the chain of command as necessary.
SECTION VII: AGREEMENT TERM
7.0 This Interlocal Agreement supersedes the agreement titled "Interlocal Agreement Advanced Life Support
Engine Partnership, between the CITY and COUNTY, dated June 25, 2002.
7.1 The Interlocal Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from the date first above written and shall
terminate after written notice of termination.
7.2 This Interlocal Agreement shall be reviewed and renegotiated as necessary after three (3) years. Absent
termination or amendment to this Interlocal Agreement, the term of this Interlocal Agreement will
automatically renew in (3) three year periods. Nothing within this Agreement shall preclude review and
amendment of any provision within the three (3) year period or successive renewal periods when such
amendment is mutually agreed to in writing by the COUNTY and CITY.
7.3 Either the COUNTY or the CITY may terminate this Interlocal Agreement after providing written notice of
its intent to terminate at least ninety (90) days in advance of the date of termination.
7.4 In the event that the COUNTY's Medical Director determines that the CITY's failure to fulfill any of the
obligations under this Agreement adversely affects or may adversely affect the medical needs of the patient
and/or responder safety, EMS may provide written notice to CITY of its intent to recommend that the BCC
terminate this Agreement. BCC consideration of termination of this Agreement must occur at the next
available regular meeting of the BCC. Advance notice of the BCC meeting date and agenda item must be
provided to the Medical Director and CITY. Unless otherwise determined by the BCC at the ineeting, the
notice of intent to recommend that the BCC terminate this Agreement shall be deemed to be fully sufficient
and to have commenced the (90) ninety day notice period. In the alternative, the BCC at the meeting may,
after receiving information from the Medical Director and CITY, terminate this Agreement without further
action or notice to the CITY. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the authority of the Medical Director as
set forth in the Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code.
7.5 The terminating party must also provide the non - terminating party's representatives with an opportunity to
consult with the terminating party's representatives regarding the reason(s) for termination during the
notice periods provided in Section VII of this Agreement.
SECTION VIII: INSURANCE
8.0 The CITY and COUNTY shall maintain insurance in the minimum amounts and types required by Florida
State Statutes.
8.1 The CITY and COUNTY agree that either party may be self - insured on the condition that all self-insurance
must comply with all State laws and regulations and must meet with the approval of the other party to this
Interlocal Agreement.
8.2 To the extent permitted by law and as limited by and pursuant to the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section
768.28 CITY and COUNTY agree to hold harmless the other, their employees and agents against any and
all claims and/or damages by or behalf of any person, employee or legal entity arising from their respective
negligent acts pursuant to this Interlocal. Agreement that allows employees of the other to occupy and ride
in each other's vehicles. Nothing is intended to alter either party's immunity in tort or otherwise impose
liability on CITY or the COUNTY when it would not otherwise be responsible.
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SECTION IX: MISCELLANEOUS
9.0 This Interlocal Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Florida. In the
event any litigation is instituted by way of construction or enforcement of this Interlocal Agreement, the
party prevailing in said litigation shall be entitled to collect and recover from the non - prevailing party all
court costs and other expenses, including reasonable Attorney's fees.
9.1 It is understood that this Interlocal Agreement must be executed by both parties prior to the CITY and
COUNTY commencing with the work, services, duties and responsibilities described heretofore.
9.2 Prior to its effectiveness, this Interlocal Agreement and any subsequent amendments to this Agreement
(including amendments to the ALS Partnership Operations Plan, Attachment A), shall be filed with the
Clerk of Courts for the Circuit Court for Collier County pursuant to FS 163.01 (II). The COUNTY shall
file this Interlocal Agreement as soon as practicable after approval and execution by both parties.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Interlocal Agreement to be executed by their
appropriate officials, as of the date fast above written.
ATTEST:
Dwight E. Brock, Clerk
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Assistant County Attorney
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Tara Norman, Clerk
Approval as to form and legal Sufficiency:
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Robert D. Pritt
City Attomey
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
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ATTACHMENT A
COLLIER COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES / FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
NAPLES FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT
ALS PARTNERSHIP OPERATIONS PLAN
REFERENCE: ALS Program Interlocal Agreement, AY01 2007
PURPOSE: To provide quality and cost effective fire rescue and emergency medical
services to the residents of the City of Naples (PESD) and Collier County (COUNTY). The
recognition and utilization of existing and future personnel skills, qualifications and resources is
in the interest and benefit of both agencies and the public we serve.
1. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
a. COUNTY Paramedic/Firefighters utilized on designated fire apparatus must maintain
the following valid and current qualifications:
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for
Minimum Standards (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community Health
Resources Paramedic Certification;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter
64E;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification
Matrix Rescue Paramedic and;
v. Collier County Fire Chiefs' Association Firefighter Cross Training
Certification.
b. PESD Firefighters utilized on the County Medic unit must maintain the following
valid and current qualifications:
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for
Minimum Standards (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community Health
Resources EMT or Paramedic Certification;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter
64E and;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Orientation, as referenced in the Collier
County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification Matrix
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c. At least one PESD Firefighter/Paramedic utilized on licensed PESD ALS apparatus
10-11 or vehicle must maintain the following valid and current qualifications;
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for
Minimum Standards (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community Health
Resources Paramedic Certification and;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter
64E and;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification
Matrix Engine Paramedic Certification or above.
d. PESD Firefighter /Paramedics utilized in non - licensed apparatus or assignments must
maintain the following valid and current qualifications;
i. Florida Bureau of Fire Standards and Training Certificate of Compliance for
Minimum Standards (Firefighter II);
ii. Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical services and Community Health
Resources Paramedic Certification and;
iii. Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification in accordance with F.A.C. Chapter
64E and;
iv. Collier County Medical Director's Paramedic Certification/Qualification
Matrix Engine Paramedic Certification or above.
2. SCHEDULING AND POSITION ASSIGNMENTS
a. The COUNTY and PESD Chiefs or their designee, must approve all Exchange
Program participants.
b. The COUNTY Battalion Chief 80 and PESD Battalion Chief 01 will consult openly
in order to assure continuity and efficiency.
c. The COUNTY will continuously provide PESD with one [1] COUNTY
Paramedic/Firefighter as qualified within Section 1, a for use on a designated ALS
apparatus or vehicle.
d. PESD will continuously provide the COUNTY with one [1] PESD Firefighter as
qualified within Section 1. b. for use on the appropriate designated apparatus or
vehicle.
e. Exchange Program participants will participate in appropriate on -duty training,
station duties and unit assignments in accordance with assignment and rank.
f. It is recognized by COUNTY and PESD that harmonious and productive
relationships between all personnel are necessary. Teamwork and cooperation is
encouraged and expected.
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g. Applicable COUNTY and/or CITY policies, practices, procedures, standard operating
guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable Bargaining Unit Contract ''�
language will be observed.
3. COMMUNICATION AND DISPATCH
a. COUNTY and PESD staff will assure all personnel operate on the appropriate
radio frequency, unit identifier dispatch and zone coverage protocol in accordance
with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and the CCFCA Communications Manual.
Designated assignments are outlined as follows:
i. Medical Director approved Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Models
shall be designed to assure the initial response of appropriate ALS
licensed apparatus.
ii. COUNTY and PESD chief officers will utilize available PESD licensed
resources to assure ALS coverage is continuously maintained within the
City of Naples.
iii. COUNTY and PESD chief officers will assure licensed and non - licensed
ALS assets will respond to out -of- district emergencies or coverage when
identified by CAD as the closest available ALS unit.
b. Applicable COUNTY and/or CITY policies, practices, procedures, standard
operating guidelines, general orders, protocols and/or applicable Bargaining Unit
Contract language will be observed.
4. DOCUMENTATION
a. The first arriving licensed and non - licensed ALS unit will document each patient
contact in a hand written Patient Care Report (PCR). The PCR must record any
notations from on -scene patient treatment, patient identifying data completed and
collected prior to transfer of patient care, AR number, Dispatch times, and crew
signatures with State paramedic or EMT license numbers. When ALS units arrive at
the same time, the PCR will be completed by the transporting unit. Shift PCBs are to
be collected in a secured envelope with completed coversheet and submitted to the
appropriate EMS representative.
b. Before the end of shift, an accurate and complete EMS2000 report will be
electronically transmitted for each patient contact 100% of the time. All BLS /ALS
procedures performed by the personnel assigned to the ALS response will be fully
documented. "CHART" foi nat with documented "BSI" is required.
c. Prior to 0900hrs, or as call volume permits, Battalion 50 or designee must fax or
email a complete ALS Engine Staffing Report to Battalion 81's office. An updated
report will be provided to Battalion 81 prior to or at the end of shift to reflect staffing
changes during that tour. Battalion 81 will fax a complete EMS Staffmg report to
Battalion 50's office.
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5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
a. PESD will appoint a Medical Director approved "Quality Assurance (QA) member to
participate on the ALS Non - Transport Quality Assurance Committee, and will be
granted privileges to enable them to review their department's EMS 2000 PCRs.
b. At the discretion of the Medical Director or designee, routine or informational QA
Review may be handled by the PESD member. The QA Committee will provide the
member with appropriate documentation detailing the area of interest. The member
shall review and complete the material with the PESD personnel and return all
necessary documentation to the ALS Non - Transport QA Committee within thirty [30]
calendar days.
c. In the event the Medical Director orders remediation, the QA member shall be present
understanding that confidential medical information will be discussed. If a significant
issue is identified by the QA Committee, the EMT or Paramedic may be immediately
prohibited from providing patient care until all processes are completed.
6. TRAINING
a. PESD will appoint a Medical Director approved "EMS Training person(s)" to work
as an adjunct for the Collier County EMS Training Center so to instruct PESD
personnel in pre - hospital medicine and protocol.
b. The PESD Training person(s) is qualified to instruct PESD firefighter paramedics or
EMTs Medical Director approved in- services, certifications, classes, etc.
c. Any curriculum taught by the PESD EMS Training person(s) must be submitted with
a complete student roster to the Medical Director in order to qualify for County
accreditation. In addition, the EMS Training person(s) will be granted privileges to
EMS 2000 to accurately record continuing education hours of any personnel
completing their training.
d. PESD will provide to the State Fire College appropriate approved training
documentation for recognized State approved fire classes.
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