09/09/1998 Agreement
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BRANCH OFFICE
3117 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY
MARA TIiON, FLORIDA 33050
TEL. (305) 289-6027
FAX (305) 289-1745
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
MONROE COUNTY
500 WHITEHEAD STREET
KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040
TEL. (305) 292-3550
FAX (305) 295-3660
BRANCH OFFICE
88820 OVERSEAS mGHW A Y
PLANTATION KEY, FLORIDA 33070
TEL. (305) 852-7145
FAX (305) 852-7146
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TO:
Reggie Paros, Director
Public Safety Division
Attn: Kim Nystrom
Isabel C. DeSantis,~~c AL
Deputy Clerk ~. I~'
October 13, 1998
FROM:
DATB:
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As you know, at the September 9, 1998 meeting, the Board gr~nted
approval and authorized execution of a Memorandum of
Understanding between Monroe County Emergency Medical Services
and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office for the purchase of
automatic external defibrillators for the use of MCSO road
deputies in their capacity as initial First Responders to cardiac
emergencies.
Attached hereto is a duplicate original of the MOU for your
handling.
Should you have any questions concerning the above, please do not
hesitate to contact this office.
cc: County Attorney
County Administrator, w/o doc.
Finance
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
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MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
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1, The Monroe County Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter referred to as MCEMS,
and Monroe County Sheriff's Office, hereinafter referred to as MCSO, has established through
a grant provided by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services,
the purchase of automatic external defibrillators' for the use of MCSO road deputies in their
capacity as initial First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
2. It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that MCSO deputies participate in a
program of providing First Responder care in the event of a cardiac emergency. This includes
the use of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to enhance the probability of survival from
cardiac arrest.
3. INSOFAR as MCEMS deems it appropriate and consonant with MCSO programs and
policies, MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these MCSO
deputies training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on component with the
MCSO scheduled biannual recertification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to the BLS-
C or professional rescuer level under the American Heart Association (AHA) protocols.
4. MCEMS will provide for each MCSO deputy who will be a participant in AED program a
training format which will:
a. Provide training consistent with established BLS-C and established guidelines
from the manufacturer for issued AED's.
b. Coordinate with MCSO supervising staff members, as determined by the MCSO
Undersheriff or his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by
the MCSO deputies during their learning experiences with MCEMS,
c. Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of MCSO deputies learning experience.
d, Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of
MCSO deputies with the MCSO Undersheriff or his designee.
e. Provide a methodology for data collection for a.A. purposes,
AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
5. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
participating MCSO deputies will remain at all times under the professional and administrative
controls of MCSO, and that they are, therefore, subject to the Uniform Code thereof. MCSO
deputies, while engaged in training or performing services in connection with this MOU, do so
within the course and scope of their employment and duties as members of the MCSO. MCSO
deputies assigned under this MOU shall receive all remuneration from the MCSO.
COST
6. No additional cost are anticipated to MCSO or MCEMS.
LIABILITY
7. MCEMS and MCSO mutually agree to fully cooperate with the MCSO in the resolution
of any claims or lawsuits involving MCSO trainees which arise out of or under the MOU.
WITHDRAWAL
8. It is further understood and agreed that MCSO, upon notice from the Director of
MCEMS, that further participation by a MCSO deputy is not desirable, will withdraw such
student from participation in learning experiences with MCEMS. Since the Sheriff or his
designee retains the absolute right of control over MCSO deputies, the Sheriff or his designee
may at any time, for any reason withdraw a MCSO deputy from participation in training
pursuant to this MOU.
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
9, This agreement will commence on the date of execution and will continue indefinitely or
until terminated according to Paragraph nine (9) or ten (10). MCEMS and the MCSO will review
this agreement once every three (3) years incorporating changes required by statutes,
Executive Orders, or regulations. Such changes will be evidenced by a modification to this
agreement or by a superseding agreement. If the parties fail to agree on any such changes,
the agreement will be terminated.
TERMINATION
10. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or MCSO, upon thirty (30) days written
notice when deposited in the United States Postal Services mail, and directed to the party to
whom notice is being given, at the addresses set forth below:
Keith ouglass, Chai
Board of Governors
Lower and Middle Keys Fire and
Ambulance District
490 63rd Stfe~t, Marathon, Florida 33050
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Richard D. Roth, Sheriff
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
5525 College Road
Key West, Florida 33040
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l;~!test: Danny L,Kolhage, Clerk of the Circuit Court
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APPROVED AS TC~'OPM
AND LEGAL SUFF!~
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