Council meeting minutes 11/9/06

Item	Description	Action
Call to Order, Minutes	The meeting of the Southern Tier Regional EMS Council's Southern Tier Regional EMS Council was called to order at 7:05PM by Bob Rajsky, Chairperson.	None.
Correspondence.	DOH Enforcement Notices were read: (http://www.nyhealth.gov/nysdoh/ems/sanctions.htm): Lisa Heath, Kennedy, NY, stayed suspension of 6 months, 3 years probation, $2000 penalty, for violations of Part 800.15(b) and 800.16(a) Julie Franchi, Canajoharie NY, stayed suspension of 1 year, $1000 penalty, for violations of Part 800.16(g) Howard Callman, Merrick NY, 6 months suspension, 3 years probation, for violations of Part 800.16(d).	None.
Minutes	Minutes of the November meeting were approved on a motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Crist.	None.
REPORTS SEMAC/SEMSCo	Minutes of the SEMAC and SEMSCo meetings were reviewed.	None.
Training Committee	Ms. Sweely reported that the Training Committee reviewed course grades and evaluations. Approved committee goals for 2006-2007.	None
Public Relations	Ms. Gressel reported that the comments and evaluations of the 2006 Conference were reviewed. The 2007 conference will be on October 27, at Corning Community College. The committee is working on creating a permanent recognition of local EMS personnel. "Gold Stars of Life" is still a good way to honor people who should be recognized for their efforts.	None
STREMAC	Dr. Seaman reported. A PCR "quick form" was distributed for approval. This can be used by agencies using e-PCRs, to have something to leave at the hospital. Approved (Sweely/Gressel). Hornell Fire Department AED renewal was approved (Kimball/Sprague), and Erway ALS renewal (Blitz/Teeter). Elmira Fire Department Albuterol proposal was approved (Kintz/Bennett). Protocol Revisions: on schedule, second draft being prepared for STREMAC review. CCEMT-P program with Finger Lakes, including protocol and formulary, was approved. STREMS BLS Policy 4, BLS Cancellation of ALS, has been dropped.	Dr. Seaman to send letter to all agencies.
Quality Improvement	Ms. Josbeno-Oakes reported on changes in fallouts for review: protocol deviation has been dropped stroke has been added BLS fallouts are being considered Committee will be looking at attendance for QIPP awards. Mr. Zastrow reported that STREMS' regional QI program is one of the best that he has reviewed.	None
CISM	Ms. Josbeno-Oakes reported that a training course for debriefers was held, and the organization gained some new members. Next meeting: February 1.	None
OLD BUSINESS Disaster Trailers	EMSTAR has turned the trailer ownership over to the county Emergency Management Offices: (1) Chemung County, (1) Schuyler County. (2) Steuben County.	None
Membership Renewals	Renewing membership: Gary Blitz, Maryann Sweely, Rick Kimball, Don Duvall, Rick Churches - approved (Crist/Gressel).	None
Election of Officers	Meeting turned over to Ms. Sweely. Slate of officers presented by Executive Committee, acting as a nominating committee: Chairperson: Bob Rajsky Vice-Chair: Bernadette Josbeno-Oakes On a motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Crist, nominations were closed and one ballot was cast for Mr. Rajsky. On a motion by Ms. Gressel, seconded by Ms. Teeter, nominations were closed and one ballot was cast for Ms. Josbeno-Oakes. Meeting turned back to Mr. Rajsky.	None
Bylaws Revision	Article VIII, Conflict of Interest, was unanimously approved by roll call vote (Lucas/Crist).	To be added to Bylaws and web site.
Next Meeting, Adjournment	Next Meeting: March 8, at Hilton Gardens Inn. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 on a motion by Mr. Sprague.

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