HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090149.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE REVISIONS TO RETAC BIENNIAL PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with Revisions to the RETAC Biennial Plan
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Paramedic Service, with terms and
conditions being as stated in said attest statement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revisions, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Revisions to RETAC Biennial Plan between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Weld County Paramedic Service, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said attest statement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 19th day of January, A.D., 2009.
ATTEST:
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SECTION 5: Attest Statement
ATTEST STATEMENT
For Weld County, Colorado
By signing below, the County Contact and the Chair of the Board of County
Commissioners attest that the information contained in this document, to the best
of their knowledge, completely and accurately represents the most current
information available to complete the revisions to the RETAC Biennial plan. The
goals and objectives incorporated herein have been reviewed and agreed upon
by the Board of County Commissioners to be included in this document.
William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Print County Chairperson Name
County Chairperson Snature
JAN 1 9 2009
Signature Date
Dave Bressler, Director - Weld County Paramedic Services
Print County Contact Name (person responsible for filling out the County EMTS plan)
County Contact Name Signature
Signature Date
Please mail attest statement to;
Jeff Schanhals, Coordinator
Northeast Colorado RETAC
45199 CR 36
Fleming, CO 80728
2009-0149
Introductory Section:
Weld Contact Person: Dave Bressler
Weld Email Address: dbressler@co.weldco.us
Weld Address: 1121 M Street
Greeley, CO, 80631
Weld Phone: 970-353-5700 x3211
Section 1: Accomplishments
Update EMD to Version 12.0 in the Weld County Regional Communications Center. Dispatch
and System 800 Radio Upgrade including facilities, and re -banding radios. Disaster Training /
Planning / Update/participating in county disaster exercises. Safe Kids activities for 2007-2008
included; "The Children's Festival was on March 30th 2007 and on March 29th 2008. Safe Kids
has brought the Jungle Mobile to the festival for the last 4 years. In 2008 we had 30
volunteers that helped provide interactive education for the children attending the festival. We
had over 700 kids go through our stations in 2008. We will participate in this event again in
2009. "Spring Fest on April 26th. Safe Kids had an injury prevention booth which had a 911
simulator to teach kids how to use 991 correctly. We also handed out injury prevention
literature on Water Safety, Child Seats, Bike Safety, and Playground Safety. Safe Kids
also handed out almost 100 DNA kits to parents. These kits give parent a useful tool to help
law enforcement in case a child is ever abducted. The kit includes instruction and a booklet to
keep pictures of the child along with a finger print page and kit, along with instructions to save
a lock of hair or a tooth for DNA analysis. 2008 was the first year Safe Kids participated at this
event and will participate again in 2009 " Children's Safety Day held in May 2008. Safe Kids
had a booth at this event and had a drawing for bike helmets; we had a fitting station for bike
helmets and showed kids and parents the proper way to fit helmets. We also participated
participate in the bike rodeo and provided helmets for the rodeo.. Safe Kids donated all the
helmets for the bike rodeo in 2007 and 2008 plus gave away 12 additional helmets as prizes.
"In October 2007 and 2008 Safe Kids participated in Fire Safety Week at the Greeley Mall.
Safe Kids passed out over 100 DNA kits in Spanish and English; we also gave away 8 bicycle
helmets in a drawing. Safe Kids also partnered with the Weld County Sheriffs Department and
put on a dog safety demonstration. "Safe Kids bought $1600.00 worth of car seats for Drive
Smart, Union Colony Fire Department, and the Emergency Department at North Colorado
Medical Center in 2008." Safe Kids also used some of the funds to refurbish a 911 simulator
which was donated to us and had it upgraded for Spanish and English. The cost of the upgrade
was over $1000.00 Safe Kids used the funds granted to us by the Weld EMS and Trauma
Advisory Council and the Northeastern Colorado Regional and Trauma Advisory Council
(NERETAC) to help support our Chapter, buy materials and replenish supplies such as bike
helmets, child ID Kits, and education materials that are handed out at events. Expected
outcomes will be a decrease in injuries related to those activities in which we participate and
educated the public. Injury Prevention for Drive Smart Weld County Prevent Alcohol and Risk
Related Trauma in Youth (PARTY Program) "Drive Smart Weld County sponsored this program
in high schools throughout Weld County in for the past ten years. This all day program teaches
kids about the consequences of their behavior and uses an interactive approach to get the kids
involved. This programs involves local law enforcement, local EMS, Weld County Paramedic
Service(WCPS),the Trauma Program at North Colorado Medical Center, local insurance
representatives, injury survivors or family members who have been affected by a tragedy,
Weld County Dispatch and other representative who talk to the kids about consequences and
risky behavior. "Parent of Teen Driver Classes- This is another program sponsored by Drive
Smart- This program teaches young drivers and parents the new laws surrounding teen
driving and the responsibilities of being a parent of teen drivers. It also gives parents and
teens tips on being responsible drivers and mentors. "Tail Gate the Safety Way- this is a large
event held annually emphasizing driving safety. The Tail gait event in 2007 had over 5000
people attend. And the 2008 event had around 4500 people attend "Car seat safety checks -
Drive Smart had 2 events last years and will schedule more events for 2008-2009. Drive
Smart also set up a permanent fit station in 2008 for people who want to schedule an
appointment to get their car seats fitted. Statistically teen drivers are the most dangerous
drivers on the road. Teens die, or are seriously injured from trauma more than any other age
group. Drive Smart is dedicated to providing teens and their parents the education and tools
they need to make Weld County a safer place for everyone. Union Colony Fire Department "
The Union Colony Fire Department used the money from the grants to purchase injury
prevention and fire prevention materials to use in schools and events in which they
participate. The emergency department received a $1000.00 grant from the Weld EMTS
Council which it used for equipment retrieval. The Emergency Department is using the funds
to send back backboard and other equipment left by agencies which transported patients to
North Colorado Medical Center. This will assure agencies will get their equipment back in a
timely manner. County wide AED Training through Aims Community College with Weld County
deployment of AEDs. 30 AEDs deployed into all Weld County Government Buildings with
training of county staff in all departments. NCMC Burn Center Training for pre -hospital
providers. Collaborative effort to update County wide Medical Protocols and post to Internet
biannually to insure compliance with Rule 500 updates. Update and complete current
certifications and agency rosters for Medical Director and State of Colorado. Utilization of air
services within the county. Quality improvement activities in Air Life include the review of all
flights for appropriate utilization and discharges from the ED, appropriate utilization measures
continue to be very high within the county. Air Life continues to offer helicopter training to the
county agencies on an annual basis. The majority of responding agencies participate in this
activity. Air Life is also represented in the RETAC Medical Directors group. NEPAB- developed
destination protocol, mass causality protocol approved by NCRETAC. NEPAB currently working
on regional protocols and divert policy. WCDPHE continues to strive to integrate all ESF 8
services within Weld County. ESF 8 representatives are present for all county exercises.
Cardiac Alert Program - Continues to deliver exceptional performance for STEMI patients in
Weld County. Investigation and research in new drug treatment modalities with protocol
development. Pre -hospital data collection systems for fire, EMS with integration to facilities.
County wide mapping program with Weld County GIS Department. Certification Task Force
participation. EMS Data Collection Task Force participation. Tort Reform legislative
participation. County Commissioner participation in legislative work for reimbursement at CCI.
Seatbelt legislation participation. Representation on Volunteer Task Force for restructuring of
American Heart Association by Mary Mast, Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority. Representation
of Weld County for the Trauma Care Preservation Coalition for Trauma Funding. State of
Colorado Health Care Provider Grants awarded to Weld County Paramedic Services providing
for Ambulance Re -chassis. Impact of TORT Reform on ambulance reimbursement. Medicare /
Medicaid Fee Schedule Training in cooperation with RETAC. Multiple Grant applications at
Federal and State levels for EMS / Fire / Facilities. Regional Hiring Process for EMS / Fire
Services. County wide effort by EMS Council to attain new certification documentation for
providers. Aims Community College housed on campus in new EMS Academy. Continued
Medical Education and records management by Aims Community College. RETAC Educational
Subcommittee. Participation in the RETAC sponsored Paramedic Refresher Course.
Participation in the RETAC sponsored Education Subcommittee. Air Life provides both adult
and pediatric skills fairs annually. Introduction of Greeley -Weld CPR Initiative to assist with
AHA goal to train 20 million by 2010 with use of CPR Anytime Self Directed Learning
Resources. Second paramedic class at Aims Community College graduates. Aims obtains
national accreditation for paramedic program through allied health programs. Aims
Community College Training for BLS / AED Programs. Support of Weld County Health
Department for physician oversight. County wide AED Program. EMD Training and CME for
County dispatchers Mutual aid agreements in place countywide Destination protocols in place
Western States Regional Burn Center accepting patients from 8 states Air Life participates in
community events as it relates to aero medical transports, awareness, and accessing the
system. Some of these events include fire safety days, neighborhood nights, etc. Also provide
in -services to civic organizations and other hospitals CPR Anytime Initiative kicked off in
Greeley with training of Boy Scouts from Troop 809. Use of Free bridge for enhanced
communication Upgrade of Weld County Services and Union Colony Fire Rescue's MCT's and
patient documentation systems Web site access and internet usage for links to pertinent sites,
state and county information issues, employment opportunities and protocol revisions. Linking
of informational services. Consistency in North Colorado Emergency Physicians medical group
20+ year commitment to medical direction to EMS/Fire Agencies, Weld County Regional
Communications and NCMC Air Life. Integration of Weld County Health Department physician,
Dr. Mark Wallace in public safety model and public access to AED Program. NEPAB (Northeast
Physician Advisory Board) participation Operational MCI protocol for transport agencies
Participation of medical director in all quality assurance programs for these agencies Protocol
revisions under medical director reflect full Colorado Scope of Practice at all levels
Representation of all agencies on trauma program
Mutual Aid agreements in place system wide Observe the NIEMS ICS System wide parameters
for response and treatment Training on system specific issues and topics Monthly audit case
reviews Audit 100% of patient care charts for ground and flight system NCMC Air Life
continued CAMS accreditation. NCMC Air Life Helicopter Safety Program providing free
education for EMS agencies throughout Weld County. NCMC Air Life Skills Fair for EMS
Providers Banner Health's Commitment to Regional Level 2 Trauma Center. NCMC Trauma
provides outreach, consultation and education to northeastern Colorado, Wyoming and
Nebraska Northeast Physician Advisory Board subcommittee of NERETAC. Addressing system
wide issues for development and improvement
Transport Agencies Mass Causality Plan Facility (NCMC) have embarked upon a mission to
comply with all Homeland Security issues Participating in the development of the plan at the
RETAC level, participated in drills.
American Heart Association designates My Educational Resources at BLS Training Center
Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth Program Safe Kids Program Car Seat Safety
Program Public Access AED Program Citizens Corp Program through the Weld County
Department of Public Health Citizens Academy through Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority
WCDPHE continues to provide public information and health promotion in conjunction with
other response agencies in the county. Prevent Alcohol and Risk Related Trauma in Youth
Program Safe Kids Program Car Seat Safety Program Public Access AED Program Citizens Corp
Program through the Weld County Department of Public Health Participation in Every 15
Minute program for area high schools. Creation of Greeley Weld CPR Initiative. Award of
Littler grant from the Foundation to train area youth in CPR skills using the CPR Anytime Self
Learning System from AHA. WCDPHE continues to be involved in many prevention programs in
the county, including Drive Smart.
Dispatch EMD Version 12 GIS Mapping System Patient Data Collection for EMS providers
meeting State of Colorado requirements NCMC / Banner Trauma System Registry Data Base
Internet Access WCDPHE facilitated a drill in conjunctions with NCMC, where EMS System was
tested. The drill revealed that WC Paramedic services are not directly able to access this
system; which was not known to NCMC prior to this. County wide Continuing Medical
Education County wide Trauma Committee Quality Assurance County wide Quality Assurance
for EMS / Fire Agencies Press Ganey (Patient Satisfaction) surveys at NCMC Air Life customer
satisfaction is evaluated on the number of complaints received and also receiving verbal
feedback, accomplished through site visits of our customer base.
Section 2: EMTS Information
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Council shall be to advise the Board of Weld County
Commissioners regarding the coordination and over -sight of the provision of the emergency
medical service (EMS) in Weld County, Colorado. The specific duties shall include, but are not
limited to, the following: 1. To facilitate the development and implementation of mutual aid
agreements among the EMS providers. 2. To update the Weld County EMS Plan annually and
to submit that plan to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and the Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment for approval. 3. To review and / or update the Weld County
EMS Disaster Plan and to submit and recommendations to the Weld County Office of
Emergency Management, to the Board of Weld County Commissioners, and to the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment for approval. 4. To coordinate the Weld County
EMS Disaster Plan with the disaster plan of other emergency service providers. 5. To
encourage coordination and cooperation among EMS providers by the sharing of information
and resources, including, but not limited to, joint training exercises, joint EMS grant
applications and joint equipment purchases. 6. To advise the Board of Weld County
Commissioners regarding written procedures for investigators, hearing and dispute resolution
between EMS providers, which are not in conflict with any other rules, and / or regulation, and
/ or contracts in which the Board of Weld County Commissioners is a party. 7. To advise the
Board of County Commissioners on the Physician Advisor. 8. To advise the Board of Weld
County Commissioners, the EMS providers and the EMS educators on the implementation of
the State EMS Statutes and rules. 9. To advise the Board of Weld County Commissioners of
changes which may be required in any and all Weld County EMS ordinances? 10. State
Emergency Medical and Trauma Advisory Council (SEMTAC), the Colorado Department of
Health and Environment and the State Board of Medical Examiners. To perform other services
as directed by the Board of Weld County Commissioners.
MEMBERSHIP: Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Board of Weld County
Commissioners. Membership on the Council shall consist of the following representatives: 1. A
representative of the Weld County Paramedic Services. 2. A representative of the Tri-Area
Ambulance Service. 3. A representative of the Union Colony Fire / Rescue Authority. 4. A
representative of the North Colorado Medical Center. 5. A representative of the Emergency
Medical Services Department, Division of Public Services, Aims Community College. 6. A
representative of the Weld County Regional Communications Center. 7. A representative of the
Weld County Office of Emergency Management. 8. The President of the Weld County Fire
Chiefs Association or the Presidents designee. 9. A representative of a fire protection district /
fire department in the northwest part of Weld County. 10. A representative of a fire protection
district / fire department in the northeast part of Weld County. 11. A representative of a fire
protection district / fire department in the southwest part of Weld County. 12. A
representative of a fire protection district / fire department in the southeast part of Weld
County. A representative of the North Colorado Emergency Physicians, P.C... 13. A
representative from the Weld County Health Department. All 14 representatives may vote at
regular and special meetings. All regular terms shall be three years. A representative may
serve no more than two consecutive terms. The represented organizations listed above shall
provide the name of those persons who will fill the positions the following year to the Council
chairperson before December 25th of each year. The representative of the Weld County
Paramedic Services shall then transmit the names to the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners immediately thereafter for consideration for appointment.
MEETINGS: All business of the Council shall be transacted at regular or special meetings and
only when a quorum is present. Regular meetings shall be conducted every other month at
5:00 p.m., on the third Wednesday. Council members proposed agenda items must be
transmitted to the Secretary by the first of each meeting month to be included in the agenda.
If no agenda items are presented to the Secretary, the next meeting maybe canceled.
Special meetings may be held subject to the call of the Chairperson to act upon matters which
cannot by delayed until the next regularly scheduled meeting. QUORUM: A quorum shall
consist of eight of the fourteen members (or designated alternates) in attendance to conduct
official business. Only appointed Council members or their designated alternate may vote.
Council members who are unable to attend a regularly schedule or special meeting should
send a designated alternate. A tie vote on any issue shall be reported as such.
Section 3: Goals for Weld
Weld
Public Education
Narrative: Helping Communities learn the skills that they can use to save the life of a loved
one is the goal of the Community CPR Anytime program entitled "Family and Friends CPR
Anytime", a personal learning program that can be completed in the privacy of ones' home.
Almost 80% of cardiac arrests that occur each year are suffered in the home or are witnessed
by a family member. Less than 5 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive because the
vast majority of those witnessing the arrest do not know how to perform CPR. Fast, efficient
CPR can double or triple the victim's chance of survival. Using the AHA program of Family
and Friends CPR, the skills of CPR can be learned in just 22 minutes. The Greeley Weld CPR
Initiative formed to provide this training to workplaces, schools and youth programs at a
reduced rate or for free is seeking the assistance of the EMTS Council in providing not only
funds but support of the program.
Objective: Provide funds for purchase of kits to be distributed at a reduced price to interested
groups within the community and county that wish to learn the life-saving components of CPR
in a non-traditional class setting. Provide on -site assistance for programs and serve as a
resource for program development within Weld Communities. Partner with Greeley -Weld
Leaders to promote and sponsor program kits for use by the youth and general populace of
Weld to meet the goal that American Heart Association has set for 2010 which is to train 20
million people nationwide in the skills of CPR.
Responsibility: To solicit funds for purchase of kits to be distributed to local groups
interested in the training at a reduced or no fee basis. Provide a supply of kits to be used in a
mass training in Greeley which is the eventual goal. To sustain and promote this program each
year based on need and positive evaluations.
Short Term Goals: Partnered with Union Colony Fire Rescue Authority and local AHA Training
Center, (My Educational Resources Inc.) to promote and distribute the kits under the guidance
and accountability of the Greeley -Weld CPR Initiative. Solicit the sponsorship of other local
business and health facilities to promote this program within their organizations or to sponsor
other agencies.
Goal Start Date: 01/07/09
Goal Finish Date: 01/09/2010
Estimated Cost: $5,000.00
Ongoing Cost: $5,000.00
Public Access
Narrative: The cities, towns and the agencies within their districts have been active in CPR /
AED education and utilization. The costs of replacing the AED Pads / Batteries and Life Bands
are a considerable expense for the agencies. The funds being applied for will work in
coordination with Goal #1 to promote CPR and AED awareness, education and utilization
and data collection.
Objective: Purchase replacement Zoll Auto Pulse Life Bands and AED Pads / Batteries for
replacement when the AED's are used by the agencies throughout Weld County.
Responsibility: Weld County 1st Responders including the high schools, work out / recreation
center, churches and city / county government offices along with Weld County Paramedic
Services will coordinate the purchasing, replacement and data collection relative to the
project.
Short Term Goals: As listed previously, make sure agencies have the replacement
resuscitation equipment necessary to maintain their AED / CPR Programs and keep
their equipment in service.
Goal Start Date: 01/07/09
Goal Finish Date: 01/07/2010
Estimated Cost: $3,000.00
Ongoing Cost: $3,000.00
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