Nov 3, 2014
PRESENT: Frank, Marcia, Patti, Cindy, Joanie, Frank, Neil, Gayle, Laurie, Travis, Tom, Jenny, Dennis, Tam EMR: Larry B, Larry F, Paul, Lind TOWN OF CLOVER: Bev

Treasurer’s Report: $3964.06 as reported by Tam. Checks were written to Gayle for vacuum and 2 pro response bags. Last deposit was a transfer of funds from Ann Bowman in July for $1000.00 and 4/2014 deposit for $175.00 from Immanuel Lutheran Church. September 2014 minutes were read and corrected to : Cindy reported Dr. Schultz did not end the NARCAN pilot program as it was done by the state of Wisconsin. Motion made by Patti to accept the correction and September minutes. 2nd Frank. Motion carried.

BAC EMS meeting: Cindy. & Tam reported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) training for EMS. Two speakers from MMC talked about the CDC guidelines for EMS. Ashland County dispatch will be asking questions about fever and flu like symptoms, travel to West Africa (example: Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, or Sierra Leone). If yes to questions 1 & 2 were they exposed to people or body fluids of infected people with Ebola. Dispatch will relate this information to EMS. Bayfield County at this point will not be asking these questions. We as EMS personal should ask the questions on scene. Ebola is not air borne. It can only be contracted by direct contact with any and all body fluids. Use common sense when protecting yourself with Ebola or influenza. Wear your PPE, double glove, N95 mask, foot cover, head cover and full face mask. You will have a buddy at MMC to help and guide you through disrobing. Cleaning/disinfecting the ambulance will be done at MMC with a bleach spray of other Nora virus killing solutions. A video was sent to all the service directors about PPE. Ashland will have an ambulance designated for carrying Ebola patients. Some services will be calling them to transport patients. Bottom line keep yourself safe. Gayle stated she will e-mail a 20 minute You-Tube video on putting on and taking off your PPE. Discussion followed.

New Business: Due to very long agenda setting time limits were discussed. We will go until 9:00 p.m. Patti will watch the time. Town of Clover:
1) Gayle reported the town will pay for flu shots for any of the EMT’s/EMR’s.
2) Bev reviewed the town’s ambulance budget. Discussion followed. This budget was passed by all 4 townships.
3) Bev reviewed the Town of Clover SSAA proposed quality standards. Discussion followed.
4) Patti was at the benefits for volunteer meeting and reviewed some of the updates/changes for benefits for on duty injury or death. Discussion followed. Contact Patti for a copy of the benefits.

Trail response equipment subcommittee report by Gayle and Marcia: Meeting with Port Wing Fire Department stated they will respond with the UTV Gator with a driver. SSAA will provide 2 EMT’s the local townships fire dept. (ie… Corny and Herbster) will respond for traffic control or other duties as needed. Modifications will need to be completed in order to carry a patient. Discussion followed. FAP money could be used to pay for the modifications. Patti made a motion to move forward with the PWFD with funding. 2nd by Guy. Motion carried. Photos and more discussion will follow at another meeting to review the specifics like covering the cab/patient. Another meeting with PWFD is planned for November 18 at the ambulance hall (time will be e-mailed to EMT’s). All are welcome. PWFD will bring the UTV Gator.

New Business: Marcia reported on up-dates on the EMT auxiliary account. All the state paperwork is in and current. Ann Bowman had a sale this fall and gave all the proceeds to the EMT’s.

Gayle handed out updated positions descriptions proposal and Incentive & reimbursements. It was brought up that parts of the Incentive & Reimbursement papers are missing. Gayle asked about tabling this to the Jan. meeting. Discussion followed. Marcia made a motion to table the drafts 2nd by Larry F. Motion carried. Members are to review the drafts. A new Incentive & Reimbursement (with all the parts) will be e-mailed to the members. Review for the January meeting.

Patti reported on some free continuing education for EMT’s in Duluth. 2 days training. 12 ceu’s Friday, 12/5 from 6pm-10pm classroom work at PSB training room. Saturday, 12/6 hands on active shooter training 7:30 am – 6 pm at the Old Central High School. See Patti for registration and address.

Gayle reported on the firefighter drivers: 4 firefighters from Corny and 4 firefighters from PWFD have completed HIPPA Training (with Linda), reviewed the ambulance (with Frank), Driver Training with WITC and have paper work in to the Town of Clover. Gayle is working on the background checks. A list of firefighters will be posted in the ambulance and hall when the background checks are completed. PWFD: Dale, Tiger, Mike, John. CFD: Kevin M., Jesse K., Chris J., Mike C.

Gayle will review and collect radio numbers at the January meeting.

Gayle asked about donation of extra less expensive stethoscopes to Honduras. Dennis made a motion to donate unused stethoscopes 2nd by Patti Motion carried.

Gayle asked about December meeting. Discussion followed. No December business meeting. Monday, December 1 will be the appreciation dinner. Marcia handed out personal invites. RSVP Marcia.

Larry B. asked about pulse oximeter for EMT bags. Discussion followed. Larry will get some prices. Dennis will review his catalogs. A motion was made at an earlier meeting to buy pulse oximeters for some EMT bags. This item will be reviewed at January meeting.

Updating BP machine for the ambulance will be reviewed at the January meeting.

February In-House Training: Discussion followed on training ideas. Cot training is needed. Problems with the current cot will be addressed. Dennis will review with anyone tonight after the meeting the trick to the cot.

Run Reviews Larry B. motion to adjourn 2nd by Marcia. Motion carried.