Metro Trauma Committee/Iowa Trauma Education Foundation

March 15, 2010; 1230-1330; Polk Co. Senior Services

(P) Present (A) Absent (E) Excused

Name /

5/18/09

/ 7/20/09 / 9/21/09 / 11/16/09 / 1/25/10 / 3/15/10 / 5/17/10
Jeri Babb, MercyMedicalCenter / A / A / A / A / A / A
**Brian Helland, CIEMSD Representative / P / P / P / P / P / P
*Cathy Frazier, IMMC / P / P / P / P / P / ----
Loni Crews, Mercy Capitol ED / A / A / A / A / A / A
Dan Gubbins, CIEMSD / A / A / A / A / A / A
Dr. Greg Schmunck, Polk Co. ME / A / A / A / P / P / P
Dr. James Swegle, IMMC / A / A / A / A / A / A
Dr. Rick Sidwell, Blank Children’s / A / A / A / A / A / A
Dr. Willie McClairen, Mercy Medical Ctr / A / A / A / A / A / A
Ellen McCradle-Woods, IDPH / A / A / A / A / A / A
Katie Heldt, IMMC / A / A / A / A / A / P
Dan Keough, CIEMSD/Mercy Medical Ctr / A / A / A / A / A / A
Krissy Harlow, Broadlawns Medical Ctr / P / P / A / P / P / P
Laura Malone, IHA / P / P / A / A / A / P
Lawrence Baker, IHS / A / A / A / A / A / A
Jennifer Platz, MercyMedicalCenter / P / P / P / P / P / P
Reylon Meeks, Pleasant Hill Fire / A / A / A / A / A / A
Shari Olson, Broadlawns Medical Centr / P / A / P / A / A / P
Terri Henkelws, PolkCounty / A / A / A / A / A / A
*Sarah Town, MercyMedicalCenter / P / P / P / P / P / E
Jeff Jarding, MercyWestLakes / ---- / P / A / A / A / A
Maria Nelson, Blank Children’s Hospital / ---- / P / P / P / A / P
Matt Porter, DMFD / --- / --- / --- / P / P / P
Jim Fox, DMFD EMS Asst. Coordinator / --- / ---- / --- / --- / P / P

* Co-Chair; ** Treasurer

TOPIC / DISCUSSION / OUTCOMES / FOLLOW UP
  1. Call to Order
/ Meeting called to order at by Jennifer Platz
  1. Intros
/ Introductions completed
  1. Approval of SeptemberMinutes
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  • Approved byBrian, 2nd byKrissy
  • Discussion fromJanuary Minutes: None

4. New Equipment /
  • Brian informed the committee that at a recent conference in Texas another Medical Examiner had the same problem with the King LT bending over and potentially obstructing the airway.
  • Literature shows that combitube’s may cause tracheal injury
  • No other new equipment identified by the committee.

5. EMS Topics /
  • EMS requested that we follow up with our facilities regarding the use of Phillips Whisper Flow CPAP equipment. They recently were told by a hospital that their equipment was incompatible with that of the hospitals.

6. Case Reviews /
  • A recent case was discussed where family members in the same crash were brought to different hospitals causing undo burden and emotional stress to not only the family but also the hospital staff. It was recommended that whenever possible family members involved in a crash be brought to the same hospital.

7. Injury Prevention /
  • Thad/DMFD obtained non-profit status and are working on grants to help with the funding of injury prevention programs throughout the metro/surrounding area.
  • Plans are in the works for programs at Hoover, Roosevelt, and ValleyHigh Schools. Thad will be in contact when plans are finalized.
  • The committee is encouraged to send thank you letters to DMFD to promote grant funding for upcoming programs.

9. Open Forum /
  • Treasurer’s Report–$43.25
  • Brian continues to work on grants to promote MTC and injury prevention
  • Electronic bypass was initiated at the metro hospitals. There are still issues to be worked out and continues to be a work in process.
  • The committee requested education on running reports from the electronic bypass system.
  • Brian continues to promote the feedback website with the EMS community. It continues to be an asset in providing feedback from the hospital to the EMS service.
  • Sarah had done a fine job chairing the MTC but is ready to pass on the baton. A call for volunteers was conducted. Please contact Sarah or Jenny if you are interested in co-chairing the committee.
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  • Brian will follow up with Peggy or A.J. on report education and modification of the program if needed.

10. Future Meeting / Monday, May 17, 2010, 1230-1330 at PolkCo.SeniorServicesBuilding
11. Adjourn / Meeting adjourned at 1:20 PM

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Platz RN, MSN, CCRN, CEN

Member MTC/ITEF

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