Deerfield Beach
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Meeting called
to order by Johnny Delgado at 1325.
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Previous minutes accepted by Karen Chamberlain and
seconded by John Roche.
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Treasury Report by Johnny:
Closing Balance: $1115.15
OLD BUSINESS
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NBC-WMD Update: Report
by Susan McDevitt and Dr. Slavinski
21 major hospitals have been targeted for monies for equipment/supplies/training. This money will come through the FDLE.
A
Bio-Terrorism course is also available
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Website: Report
by David Summers
David reports that the current free web provider has not been able to accommodate our tech support needs. He has researched other web providers that do provide tech support 24/7. He has asked that each association (participant in the website) be willing to spend up to $200.00/yr for a new web provider. This request has been approved by the Pedi/Neonate and NFNA groups.
The cost of the new web provider
will be equally divided among all the participants. Other associations have
expressed interest in participating.
Motion: Accept proposal for a paid
web provider for a maximum cost of $200.00/yr and allow creative license to
David Summers to choose the provider.
Made
by: Jim Howard
Seconded
by: Karen Chamberlain
Motion: Develop a joint agreement
for all participants for the use of the website.
Made
by: Bart Bartkoviak
Seconded
by: Karen Chamberlain
* Medication
Temp updates: Per Johnny
The FDA is most concerned with
maintaining medication temperature and less concerned with the methods
utilized. One recommendation is to install 2 thermometers in the A/C with a log
recording 2 temps/day.
NEW BUSINESS
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HCFA Fee
Schedule
Due April 1, 2002
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EMS Advisory
Council Nominations
There was a lot of discussion
about the number of nominees that should be entered and supported by FAMA. It
was decided to support the following 4 members for the Air Ambulance Operations
seat: Jim Howard, Bart Bartkoviak, John Scott, Gerry Pagano.
A motion was made by Gerry Pagano
and seconded by John Scott to draft a letter of support to the EMS Bureau.
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FAA Proposed
Regulations: Reported by Johnny Delgado
There are new International Commercial Air Transport Regulations I the wake of 9/11. Contact Johnny for the list.
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State Report:
Run reports: Must be delivered to
the receiving facilities especially Trauma Centers.
Legislative package: Has been
withdrawn. The Governor has put a hold on all legislative packages.
Inspections: The Spinal/Brain and
Trauma inspections have been integrated. The State will check into including
Air Medical programs (into the same inspection) where they exist.
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ARNAV
Randy Pierce not present.
Some discussion about wanting a system
to integrate flight-following across the state.
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Board Reports
FL Pedi/Neo:
report by Louise Bowen (see website for minutes)
FL ASTNA: report
by John Scott (see website for minutes)
AAMS: report by Johnny Delgado
Reimbursement
package (for 9/11) due 1/18/02
Dues
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Dues
Membership dues must be paid within the first quarter. Dues will be based on the size of the program (number of A/C) and assessed accordingly.
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Nominations:
Nominations for President-Elect and Sec/Treas required by next meeting.
*Next Meeting:
Orlando, April 10, 2002.
2:00pm
– 5:00pm
Go
to: BBrunner@femf.org……for directions
* Meeting Adjourned
at 1440