FINAL

 

STATE BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 21, 2004

 

 

Chaired by:  David Fiffick

 

Board Meeting Date and Location:  April 21, 2004, Ohio Department of Public Safety, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio  43223

 

Board Members in Attendance:  Mr. Carl Jordan, Mr. Mark Marchetta, 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. Mark Mankins, Mr. James Cress, Dr. Jonathan Groner, and Mr. Timothy Jakacki

 

Board Members Absent:  Mr. Raymond Walendzak, Mr. Mark Resanovich, Ms. Darla Cooper and Ms. Nancy Dragani

 

Staff Members Present:  Richard Rucker, Heather Reed, Ellen Owens, John Kennington, Alan Boster, Melissa Vermillion, Doug Orahood, Mike Glenn, Michaele VonVille-Feuillerat, Diane Walton, Carol MacDowell, Brian Pfeffer, Dennis Pike, China Dodley, Karen Mack, Walt Ashbridge, Cheryl Hupp, Sue Morris, Joe Stack,  John Sands, and Brenda Shaffer

 

Guest and Public Attendance:  Lisa Emrich, Stephen Woltz, Bob Walker, Daryl Norviel, Phil McLean and Carolyn Lingel

 

Mr. Fiffick called the April 21, 2004 meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance.

 

Roll Call

Mr. Raymond Walendzak

Mr. Carl Jordan                        Here

Mr. Mark Resanovich

Mr. Mark Marchetta                Here

Dr. Andrew Hawk                    Here

Dr. William Rogers                   Here

Mr. Mark Burgess                    Here

Mr. Curtis Chandler                  Here

Mr. James Holcomb                 Here

Mr. David Fiffick                      Here

Ms. Kathryn Haley                   Here

Dr. William Cotton

 

Ms. Charlene Mancuso Here

Mr. Mark Mankins                   Here

Ms. Darla Cooper

Ms. Nancy Dragani

Mr. James Cress                      Here

Dr. Jonathan Groner                 Here

Mr. Timothy Jakacki                 Here

 

REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 17, 2004 EMS BOARD MINUTES

ACTION:       Motion to approve the March 17, 2004 EMS Board minutes.  Burgess first.  Mankins second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

OPEN FORUM

No comments were brought forward.

 

*****Dr. Cotton arrived at 10:08 a.m.*****

 

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PRESENTATION

Lisa Emrich, Monitoring Units Manager at the Ohio Board of Nursing, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the alternative program that the Ohio Board of Nursing has in place for licensees with chemical dependency.  The statutory authority to implement this program is found in Section 4723.35 of the Ohio Revised Code. 

 

Ms. Emrich explained that the Board of Nursing will abstain from taking disciplinary action against chemically dependent licensees who may be effectively treated for their chemical dependency.  Before the individual can enter the program, they must temporarily and voluntarily surrender their license to the program.  The individual must also sign an agreement and comply with all the requirements stated in the agreement.  Most agreements are for four years; however, if an individual remains compliant throughout that agreement, they may request a release after three years.  Only formal disciplinary action by the Board is made public; knowledge of an individual’s program participation is not available to the general public. 

 

Anyone who seeks admission into the program must request and submit an application; this puts the burden on the person wanting to enter the program.  It is a requirement that the individual return to practice with restrictions before finishing the program, which   enables the program to properly monitor the individual.  The individual may not apply for employment without authorization from the program and then, only with restrictions.    

 

In response to questions, Ms. Emrich stated that they currently have three field staff, three in-house monitoring agents, a secretary and an administrative assistant to implement and monitor the program.  The average cost before insurance to a licensee is $20,000.  Ms. Emrich did not have the cost to the state. 

 

 

After a brief discussion, the Board agreed that it would be beneficial to pursue this matter further.  Statutory authority should be reviewed and steps can be built from that.  Mr. Fiffick and Mr. Rucker will gather more details and inform the Board of their findings at the May Board meeting.

 

CHAIR’S REPORT, DAVID FIFFICK

Mr. Fiffick congratulated Mr. Rucker on his appointment as Executive Director of the Division of EMS.  Mr. Rucker thanked the Board for their trust and support and stated that he is pleased to serve the Board and hopes they will be pleased with how the Division is run.

 

Mr. Fiffick advised that Board member Martin Mace has submitted his resignation effective immediately.  The nomination process has begun and an appointment will be made as soon as possible. 

 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT, RICHARD RUCKER

·        House Bill 321

Mr. Rucker stated that he and Dr. Rogers testified as proponents of HB321.  It has been brought to his attention that the Ohio Professional Firefighters Association is in opposition.  EMS staff and legal counsel will meet with the OPFA and Representative Flowers to address their concerns. 

 

·        EMS Star of Life Awards Dinner and Ceremony

Mr. Rucker noted that the Star of Life Awards will be held on Thursday, May 20th from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.   The deadline for submitting reservations to ACEP is April 29th; however, if anyone sends their reservation to the EMS offices, please do so no later than April 26th. 

 

·        Ohio ACEP Summer Symposium

The Ohio ACEP Summer Symposium will be held July 11-13, 2004.  Mr. Rucker has detailed information for anyone interested in attending.

 

·        Amended Senate Bill 178

A letter was received from the MR/DD Victims of Crime Task Force in reference to the Responsibilities of Health Care Providers.  This information will be posted on the EMS website and The Siren for the EMS providers.

 

·        National Registry’s Computer Adaptive Testing Initiative

With regard to the National Registry’s Computer Adaptive Testing initiative, meetings have been scheduled with the National Registry for May 24-26.  Board members participating on May 25th are Mr. Fiffick, Mr. Cress, Mr. Burgess, Dr. Hawk and Mr. Chandler. 

 

 

 

STAFF REPORTS

·        Reciprocity, Ellen Owens

 

            Reciprocity Ratification Listing For EMS Board Approval

 

 

 

 

 

 

CERT #

NAME

STATE

LEVEL

124881

Baird, Michael D.

TX

EMT-B

124948

Ball, Dean T.

AZ

EMT-B

124736

Banker, Eric A.

KY

FR

124874

Case, Samantha E

AK

EMT-B

124873

Conley, Cindi M

KY

EMT-B

124740

Derrick, Bradley

KY

EMT-B

124661

Charfer, Jaime J.

KY

Para

123703

Fisher, Terry S.

PA / WV

Para

124996

Fitzpatrick, Jennifer L.

KY

EMT-B

124739

Gallagher, Sean

WV

EMT-B

124944

Graf, Robert M.

WI

EMT-B

124947

Hagenbuch, Kate L.

NE

EMT-B

123300

Horton, Holly A.

PA 

EMT-B

124877

Lessner, Jeremy D.

WV

EMT-B

124532

Miller, Robert S.

TX

EMT-B

67472

Moorehead, William C.

WV

EMT-B

124941

Murtha, Jason T.

PA

Para

124738

Oliver, David S.

WV

EMT-B

124876

Peltonen, Robert L.

PA

Para

124946

Phillips, Tera M.

WV

Para

124878

Reynolds, Charles D.

WV

EMT-B

124943

Savilla, Ronald R.

NY

EMT-B

124735

Schoch, Matthew P.

KY

FR

124945

Seagars, Caroline D.

CA

EMT-B

124942

Snidow II, Larry A.

WV

EMT-B

124997

Solis, Ricaurte A.

AL

Para

124737

Suchy, Karl E.

Army

EMT-B

124875

Whitaker, Thomas W.

MI

Para

 

 

 

 

Total: 28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Total For Year:  64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACTION:       Motion to ratify.  Burgess first.  Mankins second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

 

·      CE Sites, Ellen Owens

Recommendation of Continuing Education Site Approvals

New Site Without Reservation

 

Initial Approvals

 

Name                                                                        Personnel                                                          County

Cleveland Clinic Western Region – Fairview Hospital

Prog Coord – Betty Albano

Med Dir – James Mark, MD

Cuyahoga

Central Joint Fire District

Prog Coord – Ron Bechstein, Sr.

Med Dir – Dave Miramontes, MD

Wood

Junction City Volunteer Fire Department

Prog Coord – Darrell Carson

Med Dir – Mark Darnell, MD

Perry

Moorefield Township Fire & EMS

Prog Coord – Pam Nelson

Med Dir – Annette Nathan, MD

Clark

Mount Carmel Connection

Prog Coord – Natasha Tolliver

Med Dir – Steven Scalise, MD

Franklin

Pleasant Township Fire

Prog Coord – Teresa Kelly

Med Dir – Mark Davis, MD

Marion

Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District

Prog Coord – Warren Weiler

Ronald Johnsen, DO

Union

Total: 7

 

 

 

Total New Certificate of Approvals In 2004:  18

 

ACTION:       Motion to approve the above continuing education sites.  Burgess first.  Rogers second.  None opposed.  Motion approved.

 

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Recommendation of Continuing Education Site Approvals

Renew Site Without Reservation

 

Approval #             Exp Date                                                Name                                                                           County

1123

05/31/2004

Anderson Township fire and Rescue

Hamilton

1130

05/31/2004

Blue Ash Fire Department

Hamilton

1022

04/30/2004

Central Ohio Joint Fire District

Knox

1147

05/31/2004

Dayton Fire Department

Montgomery

1002

04/30/2004

Delaware County EMS

Delaware

1041

04/30/2004

Elida Community Fire Company, Inc.

Allen

1029

04/30/2004

Farmersville Fire and EMS

Montgomery

1048

04/30/2004

Hartford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Licking