Members present:
Marv Birnbaum
Cheryl Glomp
Dick Collyard
Mark DeGuire
Steve Teale
Gloria Murawsky
Don Hagen
Terry Richards
Gloria Wall
Dan Williams

Bureau Staff:
Jon Morgan
Rick Barney
Nan Turner
Linda Watson

Others in Attendance:, Representing:
Judy Jones, Luther - Eau Claire
David Henning, Gold Cross Ambulance - Fox Valley
Keith Kesler, Douglas Co. Emergency Mgt.
Jeff Nelson, Medical Training Associates, Milw
Jan Victorson, Bayfield Co. Emergency Mgt.
Michael Fraley, St. Joseph's Hospital - Marshfield
Larry Knuth, Paratech Ambulance Service - Milw
Jack Andersen , SWTC
Mark Madigan, County Rescue - Fox Valley
Bill Snoke, Gundersen Lutheran
Bob Baird, PFFW
Michael Kunesh, PFFW
Don Hunjadi, WEMSA
Don Kimlicka, Sacred Heart - Eau Claire
Kathleen Crandall, Medacare Ambulance
Tom Leslie, Wausau Fire & EMS
Deb Sweeney, Monroe Clinic
Mary Austin, Monroe Clinic
Mindy Allen, Green Co EMS

Agenda item #1 Introductions
Dan Williams called the meeting to order at 10:15 at the Comfort Inn, Madison. Everyone in attendance introduced himself or herself.

Agenda item #2 Approval of January Minutes
Motion by Terry Richards, to approve the minutes, seconded by Dick Collyard.
Unanimous approval.

Agenda item #3 Committee Updates

* Policy & Practice
Mark DeGuire reported on the highlights of the committee meeting: Interfacility Guidelines: Terry Gonderzik provided comments as to the lack of uniform compliance with the current document and the need to address the following issues: training of RNs; open-ended protocols and communications. Rick Barney stated that the revised HFS 112 will address these enforcement issues, and will amend the current guidelines to reflect minimal education requirements with regard to Interfacility Transfers. [Add to agenda for STAC; PAC] The Univ of Maryland's Critical Care (CCEMTP) program has been forwarded to the Education community for review. The committee will also review the EMS State Plan 2000 - 2001 to prioritize/develop a workplan.

* Data and Research
Mark DeGuire reported on the following areas: WEMSIS - Linda Watson reports that there are a wide range of WEMSIS program levels in use, from services in the startup phases (which often require technical support) to those services that are exporting their data. Training needs were raised, including the documentation of a single run for each service involved in intercepts and interfacility transfers. The EMS section will distribute a letter in April to all WEMSIS users to announce software updates, and plans for exporting their data.

* Systems Management
Marv Birnbaum reported on the continued work of the committee on the Systems Committee Funding Survey that will analyze funding needs/capabilities. [Board members received copies]. A draft of the cover letter and questionnaire will be distributed to pilot sites at the April 3 Professional Firefighters' meeting. Dispatcher Training: The White Paper is being reviewed, stakeholders were listed at the meeting.

* Education
Cheryl Glomp presented the highlights from the committee meeting: Instructor competencies: Emphasis is being placed on ACLS concerns at the Paramedic and EMT-Intermediate instructor level. Competency-based training needs should be applied to refresher training; Changes in the curricula for EMT-I and EMT-P are currently being reviewed and integrated into a timeline for fall of 2000.

Dan Williams reminds all committees to develop workplans that are consistent with the goals of the 2000-2001 EMS State Plan.

Agenda item #4 Legislative Update

Jon Morgan reported on the following items:

· Do Not Resuscitate allows for two bracelets (will soon be written into rule). A letter and brochure is being developed to notify providers of the vendor for the metal bracelet (MedicAlert) and will be mailed out to all appropriate medical specialties.

· The numbered memo series for the DHFS, EMS website has been updated to reflect the State Plan and application forms. There is a new web address, to be found in Wisconsin/DHFS/Licensure/Programs/health.

· HFS 110/112: 110 are awaiting review from the Secretary's office with hopes of release later in March, will then be released for public hearing.

· It has been decided best to await until after renewals are completed for the plans to have NHTSA conduct its assessment.

· First Responder legislation has passed the senate and is awaiting the Governor's
Signature. The department is concerned about whether there are sufficient resources to implement. [On May agenda for the Executive Committee to discuss and develop a position statement] [On April PAC Agenda]

Agenda item #5 Trauma System Development Committee update

Nan Turner reported on the first meeting of the Trauma System Development committee, on March 1. The committee has formed 5 subcommittees to meet every month, on the first Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be April 5 at the Wi Hospital Association from 9:30 - 3. Anyone that is interested is encouraged to attend and participate in the meetings. A position description for the EMS section, Trauma Coordinator is being written and should be available for hire by July 1, 2000.

Agenda Item # 6 - - Presentation on Blood-bone pathogens

Terry Moen, Bureau Director of Occupational Health presented recent revisions to OSHA rules, with regard to blood borne pathogens. The EMS Section will present an overview in an upcoming Hi-lights and sirens and updated information will be mailed out to all providers.

Agenda Item # 7 - - Old/New Business

· Public Health Advisory Committee
Jon Chapin met in February with the Executive Committee and asked that the EMS Board appoint a representative to the Public Health Advisory Committee. [Dan Williams asks that any interested Board member would contact him regarding this task.]

The next meeting will be held on May 3 at the Stoney Creek Resort, Mosinee.