EMD-COLORADO MEETING MINUTES
June 13, 2003

Steamboat Springs, CO

 

Meeting was called by Sharon Clever/Chairperson at 1400hrs, the EMD
card committee met at 1100hrs til 1400, they were able to accomplish
alot and get the cards ready for approval.

Old Business:
Chuck Vale was in attendance and re-vamped issues that had already
been addressed in the last several meetings.  He re-mentioned the
letter from Mike Armacost and his expectations of the sub-committee,
in addition Chuck admitted he made a proposal to SEMTAC to squash
the EMD
sub-committee because he was uninformed and no longer wished to
chair the sub-committee.  He then was pre-occupied with other
matters via cell phone and shortly after the meeting was called he
needed to leave.
Mike Merrill then addressed his concerns to keep SEMTAC apprised of
all of our efforts and the progress of the expectations.  He also
stated that he will now be the liasion for the EMD Sub-committee and
Mr. Vale.

Jaci w/ 911 solutions gave an update on the information of applying
for a 501c3.  She stated that it will cost $50.00 to file with the
State of
Colorado and $500.00 to file with the IRS, we would also want to
consider to hire an attorney to review the application because we
want to make sure we do it correct the first time, because, for
every time we file we need the $550.00 for filing.  Marion Daugherty
volunteered to check with her City Attorney for assistance in
reviewing the application.

Many good ideas and suggestions were offered to raise the $550.00
for filing i.e. solicit donations, member vs agency fees, asking the
EMS councils to donate funds etc. There was no conclusion to this
matter.

New Business:

Mike Merrill further stated that he needs to provide justification
needs for his .10% of his time to this committee. 

We needed to have an EMS Plan forwarded to him by June 24,2003, to
include:

1st Priority; Create a training group profile and put back on-line.
2nd Priority; Calendar of training programs and training protocols
3rd Priority; Registry of Training Groups and Provider Registry
updated

He firmly advised that all training groups will be required to have
a physician advisor with a physician advisor agreement.  In
addition, he stated that the RETAC Bi-Annual Plan includes
communications and will give us a status in that plan if we approach
it. This may also provide another resource for the EMD Sub-committee
for a physician advisor.

A task force was formed to meet the above-mentioned priorities.  The
task force volunteers are as follows

Kimberly Archuletta/Boulder County
Marian Daugherty/Aurora Fire
Therese Hillary and Tia Horton/Boulder PD
Lynette Stieb/CSP
Connie Johnson/Cortez
Sharon Clever/Routt
Lisa Hans/Summitt County

The 1995 trainig group manual suggested changes need to be emailed
to Mike Merrill by August 1, 2003.  The task force needs to be
prepared to meet after the EMD meeting on August 22.  

It was also advised we need to update and approve By-laws. 

A letterhead and logo will be adopted by the Committee.  Everyone
get your ideas to anyone on the Chair to be presented at the next
meeting.

The Breckenridge Conference update Courtney Cox with Boulder PD was
the forefront.. (see recent email she will not be able to attend).

HIPPA was addressed it is suggested by Mike Merrill to at least have
a training session ref the new HIPPA law but that it does not
necessarily affect dispatch.  Be cautious of airing comments as
Communicable disease or Universal Precautions, if aired on one
should be aired on all calls.

Mike Merrill also shared a very informative website
www.pwwems.com/active/tips/currenttip

Next Meeting Date:  Friday, August 22, 2003 at 1300hrs
                        Hosted by Connie Johnson w/Cortez

Meeting Adjourned 1600hrs