DISTRICT # 3 BOARD MEETING MINUTES February 14, 2002

Meeting called to order by the Chair at 1938 hours in the Hall of Fame Room, St. Michael’s College.

Motion to accept the minutes from the January meeting made by Lee, second by Becca.  With no amendments or corrections, motion passes.

Attendance:

Correspondence:

Maureen spoke on behalf of Bill Clark from the EMS Office regarding the EMSC grant.  Each district can receive up to $2000 for use on pediatric related items (i.e. PALS course, Injury Prevention seminars).  The state would prefer to award the monies to be used on a district-wide event.  There can be only one entry per district.  Becca did mention that there are other funds available at the state level for pediatric training.

Treasurer’s Report:

Not present, will have for next month

Medical Direction:

Peter updated those present briefly about the Combitube.  (See District Training minutes for further discussion regarding this topic).   Those EMTs who are Intubation- certified will still be able to maintain their certification. 

Peter asked Lee about the new ZOLL software since Lee currently uses it for Richmond.  Lee provided positive feedback on the program.  Peter is looking at getting the hospital to provide funds for a program to download data/voice after cardiac arrest calls so the doctors can review and critique.

There were questions about monophasic versus biphasic AED’s; there is not much information showing that one is more (or less) beneficial than the other.  Some biphasic AED’s do limit the amount of joules delivered during a cardiac arrest.

Fletcher Allen/MHCIC:

Four different cranes are currently on campus for the Renaissance

Project.  The crane currently in front of the McClure building will be moving on Monday, January 18 back to the construction zone.  Traffic flow should not be a problem.

MCI:

Not present

Policies and Procedures:

No report

Logistics:

Discussion of proposed response plan changes for Colchester Rescue to move up in order into Essex and Winooski.  Lee will continue to investigate and present next month.

A question came up regarding when a backup ambulance is dispatched and then cancelled because primary ambulance becomes available.  Lee felt that if a backup ambulance was already responding, they should continue.  Debbie encouraged squads to communicate with each other and resolve any issues between themselves before approaching district. 

Fire/Heavy Rescue:

No report

E-911:

No report

Training:

No report (see District Training Minutes for announcements, course updates)

Old Business:

Service licenses - Red Cross has until the end of March to submit paperwork for license renewal.   

Testing - Many thanks to all those evaluators that showed up on Tuesday, February 12 to help out with the recert and a reminder that help is again needed this Thursday, February 21.  Peter Keibel is planning on coming to the district meeting next month to discuss how the process went.

John Poulin spoke about the price of IV catheters.  He has spoken to Jerry Flanagan from Bound Tree who quoted a price of $230 (price reduced to $216 if you order 800+). FAHC prices are around $250.  Squads should mention they are in District #3 to receive these prices. 

New Business:

Certification issues - Colin Coor wishes to be reinstated at EMT-B and EMT-Intermediate level.  Colin stated he recertified in 1/2000 and never received paperwork to recertify this year.  He reproduced training records from UVM Rescue and Lamoille Ambulance for the years 1998-2000.  Dr. Uphold and Dr. Weimersheimer signed his CE paperwork.  Motion made by Maureen to reinstate Colin to EMT-I, second by Chris.  Motion passes.

Sean Collins spoke for Elizabeth Robinson.  Elizabeth’s CE paperwork was missing from the EMS Office and consequently she was taken offline.  As of today, Elizabeth was reinstated to EMT-B level.  She wishes to be reinstated to EMT-Intermediate level.  All paperwork is in order.  Motion made by Maureen to reinstate Elizabeth to EMT-Intermediate, second by Lee.  Motion passes.

Maureen expressed concern about the paperwork issues with the EMS Office.  Becca stated that Ray Walker has created a new form with check boxes showing what is needed to complete the recert process (CE sheet, CPR card, etc).  Deb reminded all present to go back to their services and check each squad members’ EMT cards to ensure all are valid.  All paperwork submitted to the state should be photocopied.

A Nominating Committee is needed to present candidates for elections in April.  Dan Greaves from St. Michael’s Rescue volunteered to head up the committee.  Anyone else interested should let Deb Baron or Dan know.  Reminder that the Chair and Vice Chair need to be district board representatives; the Treasurer and Clerk can be ad hoc. 

Pat Malone would be willing to coordinate a dinner event (like last year) and research prices and locations.  Concern was raised about monies being available for this.  Last meeting, Arliene stated that the district spent about $1000 on the dinner last year.  This year, money was spent on paying the testing coordinator and also tuition for the EMS Instructor candidates. 

Maureen made a motion to start the District Board meeting at 1830 hours and incorporate the Training meeting into the agenda. (See discussion points in District Training minutes)  Motion passes.

Motion to adjourn at (time not noted).

Respectfully submitted,

Scott A. Flieger, District #3 Clerk

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