Broward Regional EMS Council - Meeting Minutes - June 7, 2012
BROWARD REGIONAL EMS COUNCIL
June 7, 2012
MINUTES
Ralph A. Marrinson, Chair
Frederick Keroff, M.D., Vice-chair
Cheryl Rashkin, Board Coordinator
Glenda Juers, Staff Support
A meeting of the Broward Regional EMS Council was held June 6, 2012 at the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, Training Room, 5301 SW 31st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312-6619. A quorum was established.
I. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 pm by Ralph Marrinson, Chair.
A. HOUSEKEEPING REMINDERS:
1. Please state your name for the record when making a motion.
2. Call in numbers are for emergencies or unavoidable absences only, it’s important to have a quorum physically present.
II. ROLL CALL:
The members in attendance were established by roll call.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 1, 2011:
MOTION: Mark Steele made a motion to approve minutes of March 1, 2011 and seconded by Edward Curran. The motion carried.
IV. CHAIR REPORT:
Thank you for Commissioner LaMarca for his support of the Take 5 to Stay Alive Don’t Text and Drive inititative, and EMS Week. Recognition of the members of the EMS Conference committee for the fine presentation.
V. PRESENTATION:
A. Joel Gordon presented on the Take 5 to Stay Alive program, which kicked off on May 11, in conjunction with the EMS Conference. The Public Service Annoucement was aired during the meeting. The South Florida media market has a version in Spanish, and the South American Market has requested a version for outreach internationally. Several agencies have requested production of bumper stickers and magnets. Judy Server, in the Office of Public Communications, has developed a toolkit for the development of promotional materials. Dr. Mulligan asked a question about the cost. Mr. Gordon clarified that presently all the tools are free to the public. Dr. Mulligan asked that the toolkit and photos be sent to her so that she can get the Department of Health involved. Cheryl Rashkin clarified that the Department of Health has access already, and encouraged Dr. Mulligan to follow up as she wishes in order to expand the program. Mr. Gordon finished his presentation with the information that the toolkit includes a PowerPoint presentation for use by those wishing to present to the public, and Gabby Chaves now has the logo on his car.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: (Cheryl Rashkin)
A. Dr. ElSanadi resigned and has already provided for a replacement, who will be introduced shortly
VII. COUNCIL MEMBERS: (Cheryl Rashkin)
A. Several members have be re-appointed or appointed in March:
1 Deborah Mulligan, MD representing Physicians: Pediatrician. This term expires April 8, 2016.
2 Bruce Caruso, representing Advanced Life Support (ALS): County Administration. The remaining term expires January 13, 2013.
3 Susan Klett, representing Hospitals: Memorial Healthcare System, Administration. The remaining term expires June 21, 2013.
4 David Kenigsberg, MD, is a New member, representing Physicians: Internist. The remaining term expires April 14, 2013.
B. The following positions are still vacant:
1 Physicians: Surgeon
2 Physicians: Broward County Medical Examiner
3 National Safety Council, South Florida Chapter
4 Hospitals: Broward Health, Administration
5 Police and Fire: Municipal Police
6 Broward County State Attorney’s Office
C. There are several recommendations for appointments to the board:
1 Dr. Patricia Anne Rowe-King, representing Hospitals: Broward Health, Administration.
2 Charles Lanza, representing Broward Emergency Management. Mr. Lanza recommends instead, Mr. Miguel Ascurrunz for the position.
3 Dr. Niqui Kiffin, representing Physicians: Surgeon.
MOTION: Christoper Neilson made a motion to recommend to the board of County Commissioners that they approve that apointments as stated and amended. Thomas DiBernardo seconded, and the motion passed without objection or discussion.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Public Information/Education/Legislation
1. Public Information: (Joel Gordon) His earlier presentation on the Take 5 to Stay Alive program is his report.
2. Education: (David Donzella) The 16th Annual First There, First Care Conference was held at Bass Pro Shops/IGFA from May 10-13. Over 240 participants attended, including some from out of the area. Speakers were very well received, and the second day ALS competition was sold out. The third and fourth day extrication competitions were sold out as well. The conference generated a profit. The location is under discussion for next year. Funding for next years’ conference will fall under the State Grant cycle, and it is hoped that with additional funding that more people can attend. Challenges included the venue for this year. Returning to the last occupied venue will allow for 500 participants.
B. Medical Issues: (Dr. Scott Ulin)
No report
C. EMS Grants: (Mike DeSouza)
1. Applications will be on the website.
2. No information about amount that will be available from the state; it is estimated to be about $210,000.
3. Packets are being finalized from last year.
4. Any money left over will be applied to partial grants.
5. Unsure about the timeframe from the state to distribute funds.
There may need to be a special meeting, if the committee is unable to complete the ranking by the September meeting.
6. Six members are needed for the grant committee.
A William Green
B. Christopher DelCampo
C. Mark Steele
D. Robert Siedlecki
E. Kim Rubio
F. Michael DeSouza (Chair)
G. Jose Cabrera
H. David Donzella
D. EMS Review Committee: (Julie Johnson)
Six applications were approved at the meeting on March 1, 2012. One each in Classes 1, 2, and 3 COPCN, and one new NEMTS. Following the meeting today at 2:30, there are two-class 5 NEMTS to review.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
None
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
The Broward County Fire Chiefs' Association met today. Tom DiBernardo presented a letter from them to Glenda Juers congratulating her on her impending retirement.
IX. FUTURE MEETING DATES, TIME: 1:30 PM:
September 6, 2012
December 6, 2012
March 7, 2013
June 6, 2013
X. ADJOURNMENT
Frederick Keroff, MD made the motion to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 2:06 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Members & *Staff Present: Members Absent:
Ralph A Marrinson, Chair / Frederick Keroff, MD / Richard BeckJoe A. Cabrera / Chip LaMarca, Commissioner / Thomas DiBernardo
Karen Caputo / Charles V. Lanza, Jr. / John Halpern, DO
Mark Caputo, MD (phn) / Charles Maymon / William Huff
Bruce Caruso / Deborah Mulligan, MD (phn) / Wayne Lee, MD
Edward T. Curran / Richard Paley / Jo-Ann Lorber
Michael DeSouza / Nicholas Polizos / Christopher Neilson
Christopher DelCampo / Kim Rubio / Andrew Popick
Walter Dix (phn) / Jerry Shank, DVM / Larry Rogers (E)
David Donzella / Paul Schweinler / Joseph Shulman
David Dweck (phn) / Robert Siedlecki / Scott Ulin, MD
Michael Farrell, MD / Mark Steele
Sheryl Forman / Paula Thaqi, MD
Joel Gordon / Charles Wohlitka
William E. Green / *Cheryl Rashkin
Maryellen House / *Richard Sluman
Julie Johnson / *Glenda Juers
Michael Kane (phn)
David N. Kenigsberg, MD
Susan Klett
Members Present: 34
Members Excused: 1
Members Absent: 10
Vacancies: 6
Guests:
Brian Brown, Seminole Tribe of Florida
Julie Downey, Davie Fire Rescue
Mark Ellis, Hallandale Fire Rescue
Fred Hamilton, Broward Health North
Matt Johnson, Medics Ambulance
Kelly Pallazza, RN, NBMC
Joe Varie, Davie Fire Rescue
Jeff Zuckerman, Sunrise Fire Rescue
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