HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93009_1814 (2)(CHIPS): Don Wall, the DSS Director, advised that most of the information he was receiving was
in favor of the Senate program. He mentioned the federal government would contribute over 70%
ofthe funding for the program. Wall said the House version was more conservative. This group was
trying to include a tax credit in the legislation along with requiring a premium.
EMS UPDATE
Lary Ray, the EMS Director, stated he had been employed with Iredell County for six
months. Paul Tamer, the Operations Manager, has been employed nine months. Mr. Tamer said
he was pleased to announce that the Iredell County Rescue Squad had been approved to carry a
defibrillator in its vehicles. Troutman Rescue is seeking the same approval. Tamer shared the
following information.
• Protocols with area physicians have been revised.
• The EMS vehicles will be able to carry new medications and use new procedures.
• Monthly staff meetings are occurring.
• The Standard Operating Procedures Manual is being reviewed for revision.
• The staff is being rotated every 60 days. Input from staff was used in the work and base
schedules.
Tamer was asked if Dr. Perry Bartelt still served as the Medical Director. Tamer said yes,
even though Bartelt was no longeraffiliated iliated with Columbia Davis (now referred to as Davis Medical
Center). The administrators for the hospitals will meet and decide which facility will be responsible
for emergency services. It is a collective decision done by the hospitals. Tamer said the EMS
Department had been with Davis Hospital since it was first established.
Commissioner Stewart asked if EMS received communications from the Department of
Transportation when road or bridge construction was taking place or there were detours. Tamer said
the ECOM Dept. normally informed the staff of detours, road and bridge problems, etc.
Mr. Ray was asked about having ambulances at the new Lake Norman hospital. He said this
location was not really a good site. A quick response vehicle in the area would probably work best.
ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Hai readjouredthe meeting at6:30P.M.,for arefreshment
break prior to the Regular Meeting at 7x10 p.m.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
APPROVED:$ ff
Cle& to the Board
File : April 7 nriefing Minutes