Florida Chapter: ASTNA

Meeting Minutes

October 10, 2002

Daytona Beach

 

 

·                     Meeting called to order by Michelle Kenly at 1105.

·                     Previous minutes accepted by Nerina Stepanovsky and seconded by Louise Bowen.

·                     Treasury Report by Nancy Hunter:

Balance 7/1/02:         $1941.50

Deposits                          $  757.50

Withdrawls            $  479.70

 

Balance 7/10/02:           $2219.30

 

We will continue to explore the option to accept credit cards as a payment by looking into paypal.com (as per Diane Fojt’s suggestion)

·                     Membership by Nancy Hunter:

Reporting a 600% increase from last July. Thank you for all of your support.

 

Upon reviewing the ASTNA requirements for national membership, it was found that the local chapter is required to have 60% national members. We are in compliance.

 

Membership reward: Due to the increase in support, we are able to offer one (1) free registration to the AMTC 2003. In order to continue our growth, we will choose a winner based on the number of memberships a current member solicits. New member applications should include the sponsoring member's name. The winner will be named at the July 2003 meeting in Orlando.  A motion on this matter was made by John Scott and seconded by Karen Chamberlain.

 

·                     Bylaws changes by Michelle Kenly:

 

A motion was made by Karen Chamberlain and seconded by Kim Hanson to accept to proposed changes to the bylaws. The bylaws will be available on the website for viewing.

 

·                     Pins by Michelle Kenly:

 

A motion was made by Karen Chamberlain and seconded by Deb Irwin to grant $250.00 for marketing funds to be used for member and give-away pins.

 

·                     Education reported by Nancy Hunter for Glenn Jordan:

 

The FBN # has been renewed.

 

A form will be posted on the website (comments welcome to David Summers). This will act as a checklist for those interested in using the FBN #.

 

There was also some discussion with regards to offering a FL Chapter member a discount when our FBN is used.

 

 

·                     Website Update reported by Nancy Hunter for David Summers:

 

A link to our website has been added to many other industry websites. The process is ongoing.

 

A total of 5200 visits have been made to the website since its revision.

 

A face-lift is in progress.

 

Please submit any educational opportunities to David Summers for posting.

 

 

·                     State Report from Susan McDevitt:

 

Trauma System Study: A position paper has been approved on the malpractice liability issue. It will go to the President of the House, Senate, and Governor.

         

Interfacility Transfers: Guidelines are being established in association with the Florida Hospital Association.

 

Vented patients: It is noted that there has been an increase since the repeal of the helmet law. In progress, is the development of standards of care/practice to identify key people (RN,OT,PT…) and cost analysis. There is a 6-month time-line.

 

Closed Head Injury Stats: There has been an increase of severe CHI between the ages of 18-35. Injury prevention and education sheets already have 8000 endorsements.

 

·                     EMS Advisory Council reported by John Scott:

 

There has been a restructuring of subcommittees. The air medical constituency holds 3 seats. The subcommittees are as follows:

          Education:                                 Karen Chamberlain

          Medical Care

          Management and Administration           Johnny Delgado

          Injury Prevention and Public Relations  Michelle Kenly

          EMS Futures Forum

 

The Trauma System Study Committee is focusing on looking at an increase in Trauma Centers and Trauma Systems.

 

A 9-month study for Preventable Deaths will be conducted in the Tallahassee/Jacksonville/Gainesville area.

 

·                     AAMS Report reported by Johnny Delgado:

 

There has been a revision in the dues structure to even out the fees.

 

View the Capital Watch newsletter for updates and other info:

          Declaration of air medical assets as FEMA assets

          JAROPS (Joint Aviation Regulation) and ICAT (International Carriers of Air          Transport)

 

AAMS is commissioning a study to look at air vs. ground transport. The initial findings are showing that pediatric and cardiac patients are benefiting the most from air transport. The study does not focus on trauma.

 

AMTC: Kansas City 2002, Reno 2003, Cincinnati 2004

 

·                     Board Member at Large reported by Karen Chamberlain:

 

Upon attending other meetings, Karen suggested that we (FL air medical industry) develop statistics, throughout the state, to validate our services.

·                     New Business

 

Discussion by Michelle Kenly with regards to the future of this association. A suggestion was made by Roxanne Sams to host an educational conference. Johnny Delgado reported that a new "CRM" course AMRAM (Air Medical Resource and Management) has been developed and may be available. Nancy Hunter will follow-up to obtain the course. Any additional suggestions for educational and other programs are welcome.

 

As per Chuck Bement, TTPs are approved by the State EMS office. Any deviation needs to be reported in writing in order for the State to follow-up.

 

Patrick Kennedy, a representative from a coalition for EMD (Emergency Medical Dispatching) made a presentation to gain support for a new law to protect dispatchers using certain approved EMD programs.

 

·                     Meeting Adjournment: 1230

Motion made by Deb Irwin and seconded by John Scott.

 

The next meeting will held in Jacksonville in January. Details to follow.

 

         

         

 

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