focus area: Fire Department
STAFF CONTACT: Jeff DeGraffenreid
SUBJECT: Consideration of approval of agreement for the coordinated delivery of emergency medical services medical direction within the boundaries of Johnson County, KS.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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Consideration of approval of agreement for the coordinated delivery of emergency medical services medical direction within the boundaries of Johnson County, KS.
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SUMMARY:
The Olathe Fire Department, Johnson County Med-Act and other emergency medical service providers in Johnson County work together in a coordinated pre-hospital system to provide for the best possible patient outcomes. This agreement provides medical oversight from a licensed physician which is a requirement under Kansas law. This oversight will be provided by the Johnson County’s Emergency Medical Services System Medical Director Program. The program also includes quality assurance/improvement practices, credentialing of EMS providers, patient safety activities, and reporting on critical performance measures.
This collaboration among partner organizations helps to ensure a high-quality of patient care for those in Johnson County. Each participating organization will contribute funding based on a formula proportionate to their number of EMS staff and the number of EMS responses in their community.
This agreement will supersede a previous Interlocal Agreement from 2013.
Staff recommends approval of this agreement with an initial one (1)-year term allowing for automatic annual renewal or cancellation with proper notice.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Each participating agency pays an annual contribution based on a formula related to number of personnel and number of emergency medical events. The anticipated cost to Olathe in 2021 is estimated to be $26,006. Likely, this cost will increase modestly each year as emergency medical service demands increase in Olathe. This contribution will be paid from the General Fund.
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ACTION NEEDED:
Approval of agreement for the coordinated delivery of emergency medical services medical direction within the boundaries of Johnson County, KS.
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ATTACHMENT(S):
A: Agreement for Coordinated Delivery of EMS Medical Direction in Johnson County, Kansas.