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STATE BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2003

 

Chaired by:  Mark Resanovich, Chair

 

Board Meeting Date and Location:  August 20, 2003 at the Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43218

 

Board Members in Attendance:  Mr. Raymond Walendzak, Mr. Joseph Toth, Mr. Carl Jordan, Dr. Richard Fratianne, Dr. Andrew Hawk, Dr. William Rogers, Mr. Mark Burgess, Mr. Curtis Chandler, Mr. James Holcomb, Ms. Kathryn Haley, Dr. William Cotton, Ms. Charlene Mancuso, Mr. Martin Mace, Ms. Darla Cooper, and Ms. Nancy Dragani

 

Board Members Absent:  Mr. David Fiffick, Mr. Mark Mankins, and Mr. Mark Marchetta

 

Staff Members in Attendance:  Gary F. Joseph, Dr. J. D. Polk, Barbara Petrella, Ellen Owens, Richard Rucker, Heather Reed, Tim Erskine, Mike Glenn, Rick Heironimus, Doug Orahood, Brian Pfeffer, Michaele Von Ville-Feuillerat, Alan Boster, Diane Walton, Melissa Vermillion, Gary Whited, Anne Bacon, John Kennington, Carol MacDowell, Dennis Pike, Rebecca Hockenberry, Pam Woods, Karen Mack, China Dodley and Brenda Shaffer

 

Guest and Public Attendance:  Dr. Art Olah, Dan Swabey, Paige Martin, Richard Fagan, Lynn Honeck, Daryl Norviel, Carolyn Lingel, David Trudics, Linda Gleaves, Phil McLean, Steve Hayes, Michael Hays

 

Mr. Resanovich called the August 20, 2003 Board meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone.

 

Roll Call

Mr. Raymond Walendzak                     Here

Mr. Joseph Toth                                  

Mr. Carl Jordan                                    Here

Mr. Mark Resanovich                           Here

Mr. Mark Marchetta                           

Dr. Richard Fratianne                           Here

Dr. Andrew Hawk                                Here

 

Dr. William Rogers                              

Mr. Mark Burgess                                Here

Mr. Curtis Chandler                              Here

Mr. James Holcomb                             Here

Mr. David Fiffick

Ms. Kathryn Haley                               Here

Dr. William Cotton                               Here

Ms. Charlene Mancuso             Here

Mr. Martin Mace                                  Here

Mr. Mark Mankins                              

Ms. Darla Cooper                                Here

Ms. Nancy Dragani                              Here

 

PUBLIC RULES HEARING

Notice of hearing to amend Rule 4765-1-01, rescind Rules 4765-6-01, 4765-6-07, 4765-8-12, 4765-8-13, 4765-8-14, and 4765-12-01, and to adopt Rules 4765-18-01 through 4765-18-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code in accordance with Chapter 119 of the Ohio Revised Code.

 

Roll Call – 9:03 a.m.

Mr. Raymond Walendzak                     Here

Mr. Joseph Toth                                  

Mr. Carl Jordan                                    Here

Mr. Mark Resanovich                           Here

Mr. Mark Marchetta                           

Dr. Richard Fratianne                           Here

Dr. Andrew Hawk                                Here

Dr. William Rogers                              

Mr. Mark Burgess                                Here

Mr. Curtis Chandler                              Here

Mr. James Holcomb                             Here

Mr. David Fiffick

Ms. Kathryn Haley                               Here

Dr. William Cotton                               Here

Ms. Charlene Mancuso             Here

Mr. Martin Mace                                  Here

Mr. Mark Mankins                  

Ms. Darla Cooper                                Here

Ms. Nancy Dragani                              Here

 

****Dr. Rogers entered at 9:05 a.m. ****

****Mr. Toth entered at 9:08 a.m. ****

 

 

 

A public hearing was held on the above noted rules and concluded at 9:15 a.m.  A court reporter was present and full transcripts are available upon request.

 

ACTION:       Motion to accept revisions to Rules 4765-18-02 and 4765-18-03 to include the term “First Responder”.  Burgess first.  Mancuso second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

****Break 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ****

 

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE JULY 16, 2003 BOARD MEETING MINUTES

ACTION:       Motion to approve the July 16, 2003 Board minutes.  Burgess first.  Toth second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

OPEN FORUM

No comments were brought forth.

 

CHAIR REPORT

·      Executive Director Position

The following names were submitted to Director Morckel for nomination for the EMS Executive Director position:  Mr. Carl Williams, Mr. Richard Rucker, and Mr. R. Shawn Rogers.

 

ACTION:       Motion to ratify that the above nominations will be submitted to Director Morckel.  Fratianne first.  Rogers second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

·      Dr. John Drstvensek

The Board planned to present a plaque of appreciation to Dr. Drstvensek for his many years of service as State Medical Director; however, the doctor was unable to attend the meeting.  The plaque will be given to Dr. Drstvensek at a later date. 

 

ACTION:       Motion to recognize Dr. Drstvensek’s outstanding performance as State Medical Director for Emergency Medical Services.  Fratianne first.  Rogers second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

·      Introduction

Mr. Resanovich introduced and welcomed Dr. J. D. Polk as the new State Medical Director and stated that the Board is looking forward to his leadership.  Dr. Polk responded that it is a pleasure for him to be working with EMS again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAFF REPORTS

·      CE Sites, Rick Heironimus

 

Recommendation of Continuing Education Site Approvals

Renew Site Without Reservation

 

Program Name

 

 

County

 

Approval #

 

 

West Licking Joint Fire District                          Licking                         2027

      (West Licking renewing on just one Special Topic Instructor at the present time.)

Adena Regional Medical Center                         Ross                             2015

Bethel Twp. Fire Department                             Clark                            2018

Aurora FD Educ. & Training Center                  Portage                         2016

 

ACTION:       Motion to renew above continuing education sites.  Burgess first.  Toth second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.  

 

 

Recommendation of Continuing Education Site Approvals

New CE Site Applicants – No Provisions

 

Program Name

 

 

County

 

Address

 

 

 

Richland Twp. Fire Department                     Fairfield                        3150 Market Street

                                                                                                            Rushville           43150

                                                                                                            740-536-7313

                                    Program Coordinator:  Brad Shull

                                    Medical Director:  John Hazlip

Provisions:      No provisions noted at this submission

 

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Chardon Volunteer Fire Dept., Inc.               Geauga                         110 S. Hambden Street

                                                                                                            Chardon            44024

                                                                                                            440-285-4665

                                    Program Coordinator:  John Blauch

                                    Medical Director:  Robert Zimmerman, M.D.

Provisions:      No provisions noted at this submission

 

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Dayton Airport Fire Dept. Training Ctr.        Montgomery                 3600 Terminal Drive

                                                                                                            Dayton             45377

                                    Program Coordinator:  Rodney W. Madewell

                                    Medical Director:  R. T. Garrison, M.D.

Provisions:      No provisions noted at this submission

 

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JXT Applications, Inc.                                                Greene                         2673 Commond Blvd

                                                                                                            Suite 20

                                                                                                            Beavercreek     45431

                                                                                                            937-306-5003

                                    Program Coordinator:  Roberta S. Gearhardt

                                    Medical Director:  Mark E. Gebhart

Provisions:      No provisions noted at this submission

 

ACTION:       Motion to approve new CE site applications as listed above.  Burgess first.  Rogers second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

 

Recommendation of Continuing Education Site Approvals

Sites Wishing To Be Removed From Listing

 

Program Name

 

 

County

 

Address

 

 

 

Wilson Memorial Hospital                             Shelby                          915 W. Michigan Street

                                                                                                            Sidney              45365

Reason:           None provided to the Division of EMS

 

Submitted by:  Certified mail green card receipt signed by:  Steve Kinell

 

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Defense Supply Center – Columbus              Franklin                        3990 E. Board Street

                                                                                                            Columbus          43216

Reason:           None provided to the Division of EMS

 

Submitted by:  Certified mail green card receipt signed by:  Frank Walder

 

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Port Clinton EMS Association                                   Ottawa                         815 Jackson Street

                                                                                                            Port Clinton       43452

Reason:           None provided to the Division of EMS

 

Submitted by:  Certified mail green card receipt signed by:  B. Bucklingler (signature difficult to

                                                                                                discern)

 

ACTION:       Motion to approve that the above listed sites are removed from listing.  Burgess first.  Toth  second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

·      Reciprocity, Rick Heironimus

 

 

NAME

STATE

LEVEL

122130

Batsie, Daniel A

ME

Paramedic

121734

Boas, Zachary P

MI

EMT-Basic

121932

Dalessandri, Shannon M

CO

EMT-Basic

121432

Dancy, Jason C

VA

EMT-Basic

121931

Duke, Robert L

KY

Paramedic

121719

Fadgen, Brett M

PA

Paramedic

 

Fuller, Michael R

CO

EMT-Basic

 

Gast, Kirk C

WV, PA, NC

Paramedic

121936

Gavin, Brett L

KY

EMT-Basic

122133

Hubbard, Jr., Terrance J

IL

EMT-Basic

 

Koontz, Hope M

PA

EMT-Basic

 

Lock, Richelle D

KY, WV

EMT-Basic

121933

Osborne, Vincent G

KY

EMT-Basic

 

Schepers, Joseph J

Military

EMT-Basic

 

Schuster, Richard E

Military

EMT-Basic

122086

Shetley, Robert K

SC

Paramedic

121935

Stave, Kevin M

KY

EMT-Basic

122134

Steele, Evan M

Military

EMT-Basic

 

ACTION:       Motion to ratify.  Rogers first.  Toth second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

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·      Accreditations, Michaele Von Ville-Feuillerat

 

Accredited School Renewal   EMS Coordinator       Location          Level of Accreditation

Clark State Community              Donald B. Swabey        Springfield         EMT-I, *EMT-P

      College

Recommend approval without contingencies except EMT-Paramedic Consent Agreement.

 

*EMT-Paramedic Consent Agreement Case Number:  2003-273-308

1)      Meet the requirements of the State EMS Board Consent Agreement:

a.   EMT-Paramedic must achieve a minimum 65 percent first time pass rate per OAC

      4765-7-07(C)(3)

b.   Clark State must submit a plan to the Division stating how the school will plan to conduct the EMT-Paramedic course.

c.   Clark State must submit within 45 days of receiving the exam results from National Registry a statistical analysis of the results to the Division of EMS for each EMT-Paramedic course completed.

 

d.   If any EMT-Paramedic class demonstrates less than the required passage rate on the first attempt, Clark State shall submit an educational plan outlining how it will improve its EMT-Paramedic training.

e.   In the event it appears Clark State has breached any terms or conditions of the consent agreement, the EMS Board reserves the right to institute formal disciplinary proceedings against Clark State Community College.

 

ACTION:       Motion to approve the above accredited school renewal as presented with the Consent Agreements.  Burgess first.  Mancuso second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

Accredited School Renewal   EMS Coordinator       Location          Level of Accreditation

Pike County Career                   Lathe Moore                 Piketon             FR, *Basic,

Technology Center                                                                                *Intermediate

Recommend approval without contingencies except EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate Consent Agreement.

 

EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate Consent Agreement Case Number:  2003-261-308

1)      Meet the requirements of a State EMS Board Consent Agreement:

a.   EMT-Basic & EMT-Intermediate must achieve a minimum 65 percent first time pass rate per OAC 4765-7-07(C)(3)

b.   Pike County must submit a plan to the Division stating how the school will plan to conduct the EMT-B & EMT-I course.

c.   Pike County must submit within 45 days of receiving the exam results from National Registry a statistical analysis of the results to the Division of EMS for each EMT-Basic & EMT-Intermediate course completed.

d.   If any EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate class demonstrates less than the required passage rate on the first attempt, Pike County shall submit an educational plan outlining how it will improve its EMT-Basic & EMT-Intermediate training.

e.   In the event it appears Pike County has breached any terms or conditions of the consent agreement, the EMS Board reserves the right to institute formal disciplinary proceedings against Pike County Career Technology Center.

 

ACTION:       Motion to approve the above accredited school renewal as presented with the Consent Agreements.  Fratianne first.  Rogers second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

Ms. Von Ville-Feuillerat submitted the signed Consent Agreements to the Chair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Offsite Training Requests

 

Offsite Training                      County                        Accredited School      Level of Instruction

Eaton Fire/Rescue                     Preble               Miami Valley Career     FR, EMT-B, EMT-I

                                                                        Technology Center

 

New Carlisle F.D.                     Clark                Same                            FR, EMT-B

Recommend Approval per OAC 4765-7-05

 

ACTION: