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SEMO EMS NETWORK MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2003

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mary Chappius, Marty Fowler, Tami Kiefer, Jeff Cole, Kendall Shrum, Larry Chasteen, Brad Golden, Shane Lockard, Daniel Tucker,Greg Heck

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made to accept the minutes as written. Minutes approved.

FINANCIAL REPORT:

The financial report was presented. We have a net balance of $7927.79. See the enclosed attachment for additional information.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

LEGISLATIVE: Joanne Emerson has been appointed to the Ambulance reform committee.

WMD/BIO-CHEMICAL:

Grant money has been allocated to the Health Departments rather than being given directly to EMS. This could pose possible problems in the future. It was discussed to invite our legislators to the upcoming December meeting to discuss this issue and others. Letters will be written and sent. Tami and Jeff will organize.

EDUCATION:


CCEMT-P class: Jeff advised the class would cost $1200-$1500 pp if we go through IHM and they set it up. If the network sets it up the cost will be $500-$800. The class would be 2 days a week are at our discretion if we choose to put on the class. Additionally once the course has been completed IHM will allow each student to attend any of the CCEMT-P courses to keep up their CEU's at no additional cost. A signed contract and a portion of the cost of the course must be payed prior to the start of the class. Shane has offered to help coordinate the class. Tami will be contacting both Cape hospitals to see if they would have an interest in sponsoring the class.

Randy would like anyone interested in a Medic refresher to sign up soon. If there is not enough interest the class will be canceled.

Shane Lockard has all the educational equipment owned by the network. If anyone needs to use it for training etc. it is available for use contact Shane.

Shane will make an inventory list of all the equipment owned by the network. Jeff Cole, Tami Kiefer, and Kendall Shrum each have a portable VCR/TV.

No other committee reports given.

OLD BUSINESS:

HIPPA: This has been delayed indefinitely.

AED grant: Awaiting disbursement. The AED's will be distributed through the Health Department's in each county. Each county will receive at least 1 unit. A letter was sent informing each emergency service entity that was to receive an AED.

NEW BUSINESS:

A discussion was held in regards to St. Francis Medical Centers level 3 designation and how this will affect the surrounding services. Several questions were raised and hopefully these can be answered by Dr. Duetchman the trauma surgeon. Dr. Duetchman will meet with EMS managers and Medical Directors at a dinner meeting at St.Francis Medical Center October 15,2003 at 06:00 pm.

Shane Lockard announced he has stepped down as assistant manager of Stoddard Co. but will continue his involvement with the network.

With the additional numbers of legislators attending the luncheon meeting for December. A motion was made to assist Arch with the additional cost. A cost of $2.50pp was allotted. Please RSVP by November 15, 2003.

The BEMS has informed us that there is only approximately 1 more year of MARF forms in stock. After that time we will have to design and supply our own stock. There will be the usual required information needed by the BEMS on these forms.

Thanks to Jackson Fire Department for hosting the September meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

NEXT MEETING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR:

December 5, 2003 10:00am

HOSTED BY :
Arch Air Medical Service, Inc.
Pilots Club Cape Girardeau MO
If you have not called your RSVP in please do so ASAP.

Secretary,
Mary Chappius

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