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Agenda 05/13/2013 Item #10H5/14/2013 10.H. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners consider the creation of a countywide Office of the Medical Director ("OMD ") to provide outstanding clinical oversight to all of Collier County's emergency care providers, so that collectively these providers can deliver compassionate and professional services at the highest standard of emergency response and patient clinical care. The OMD would consist of the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors (representing the ALS service providers and BLS Transport providers from organizations throughout the county), an Executive Director, and an Assistant Executive Director. (Only the positions of the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director would be county funded.) The OMD would consist of 5 divisions: 1. Clinical Practice of Medicine/Medical Protocol Coordination - to include for example, protocol development, controlled substance management, equipment review, quality assurance. 2. Performance Measure/Research - to include for example, the development of performance bench marks, provide an annual report, and develop an information web page. 3. Emergency Preparedness - to include for example, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, SWAT, HAZMAT, and EOC liaison. 4. Continuing Education Development and Coordination - for both ALS and BLS providers. 5. Strategic Initiative Coordination - to include for example, the AED program, injury prevention, Code Save -A- Heart, and Stroke Alert. These divisions would be staffed by representatives from the EMS provider agencies. The OMD would be advised /reviewed by the Public Safety Authority and the EMS council. Such a coordinated, professional and comprehensive approach to EMS management will lead to the highest level of emergency services that the residents and visitors of Collier County can expect. That the Board of County Commissioners put forth the above recommendation for review and input from the PSA to be brought back for adoption at the second meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in September, 2013. OBJECTIVE: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the creation of a county wide Office of the Medical Director ( "OMD ") to provide outstanding clinical oversight to all of Collier County's emergency care providers, so that collectively these providers can deliver compassionate and professional services at the highest standard of emergency response and patient clinical care. The OMD would consist of the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors (representing the ALS service providers and BLS Transport providers from organizations throughout the county), an Executive Director, and an Assistant Executive Director. (Only the positions of the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director would be county funded.) The OMD would consist of 5 divisions: 1. Clinical Practice of Medicine/Medical Protocol Coordination - to include for example, protocol development, controlled substance management, equipment review, quality assurance. 2. Performance Measure/Research - to include for example, the development of performance bench marks, provide an annual report, develop an information web page. 3. Emergency Preparedness - to include for example, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, SWAT, HAZMAT, EOC liaison. 4. Continuing Education Development and Coordination - for both ALS and BLS providers. 5. Strategic Initiative Coordination - to include for example, the AED program, injury prevention, Code Save -A -Heart, and Stroke Alert. These divisions would be staffed by representatives from Packet Page -210- 5/14/2013 10.H. the EMS provider agencies. The OMD would be advised /reviewed by the Public Safety Authority and the EMS council. Such a coordinated, professional and comprehensive approach to EMS management will lead to the highest level of emergency services that the residents and visitors of Collier County can expect. That the Board of County Commissioners put forth the above recommendation for review and input from the PSA to be brought back for adoption at the second meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in September, 2013. CONSIDERATIONS: A centralized, comprehensive approach to emergency management will serve to raise the core competency of all emergency providers. The OMD will work with all emergency providers to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and standards, inspiring confidence in the public that these providers have the knowledge and tools to save lives. The level of service standard with respect to the public's safety will be raised across the board, across the entire County. FISCAL IMPACT: Office space to be provided by the County. Consider reallocation of the county wide EMS grant to the office of the OMB for administration towards this initiative. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues at this time, and requires majority support for direction. —JAK RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners consider the creation of a county wide Office of the Medical Director ( "OMD ") to provide outstanding clinical oversight to all of Collier County's emergency care providers, so that collectively these providers can deliver compassionate and professional services at the highest standard of emergency response and patient clinical care. The OMD would consist of the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors (representing the ALS service providers and BLS Transport providers from organizations throughout the county), an Executive Director, and an Assistant Executive Director. (Only the positions of the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director would be county funded.) The OMD would consist of 5 divisions: 1. Clinical Practice of Medicine/Medical Protocol Coordination - to include for example, protocol development, controlled substance management, equipment review, quality assurance. 2. Performance Measure/Research - to include for example, the development of performance bench marks, provide an annual report, develop an information web page. 3. Emergency Preparedness - to include for example, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, SWAT, HAZMAT, EOC liaison. 4. Continuing Education Development and Coordination - for both ALS and BLS providers. 5. Strategic Initiative Coordination - to include for example, the AED program, injury prevention, Code Save -A -Heart, and Stroke Alert. These divisions would be staffed by representatives from the EMS provider agencies. The OMD would be advised /reviewed by the Public Safety Authority and the EMS council. Such a coordinated, professional and comprehensive approach to EMS management will lead to the highest level of emergency services that the residents and visitors of Collier County can expect. That the Board of County Commissioners put forth the above recommendation for review and input from the PSA to be brought back for adoption at the second meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in September, 2013. PREPARED BY: Commissioner Georgia Hiller - Chair - District 2 Packet Page -211- COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 10.10.H. 5/14/2013 10.H. Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board of County Commissioners consider the creation of a county wide Office of the Medical Director ( "OMD ") to provide outstanding clinical oversight to all of Collier County's emergency care providers, so that collectively these providers can deliver compassionate and professional services at the highest standard of emergency response and patient clinical care. The OMD would consist of the Medical Director, Deputy Medical Director, Associate Medical Directors (representing the ALS service providers and BLS Transport providers from organizations throughout the county), an Executive Director, and an Assistant Executive Director. (Only the positions of the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director would be county funded.) The OMD would consist of 5 divisions: 1. Clinical Practice of Medicine /Medical Protocol Coordination - to include for example, protocol development, controlled substance management, equipment review, quality assurance. 2. Performance Measure /Research - to include for example, the development of performance bench marks, provide an annual report, and develop an information web page. 3. Emergency Preparedness - to include for example, Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, SWAT, HAZMAT, and EOC liaison. 4. Continuing Education Development and Coordination - for both ALS and BLS providers. 5. Strategic Initiative Coordination - to include for example, the AED program, injury prevention, Code Save -A- Heart, and Stroke Alert. These divisions would be staffed by representatives from the EMS provider agencies. The OMD would be advised /reviewed by the Public Safety Authority and the EMS council. Such a coordinated, professional and comprehensive approach to EMS management will lead to the highest level of emergency services that the residents and visitors of Collier County can expect. That the Board of County Commissioners put forth the above recommendation for review and input from the PSA to be brought back for adoption at the second meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in September, 2013. (Commissioner Hiller) Meeting Date: 5/14/2013 Prepared By Name: BrockMaryJo Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO 5/8/2013 8:52:26 AM Submitted by Packet Page -212- Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO Name: BrockMaryJo 5/8/2013 8:52:27 AM Approved By Name: OchsLeo Title: County Manager Date: 5/8/2013 9:42:44 AM Packet Page -213- 5/14/2013 10. H.