Item C32
MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Julv 26.2000
Bulk Item: Yes.lL No
Division: Public Safetv
Department: Emeraencv Medical Services
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Monroe County
Board of County Commissioners, acting through Monroe County Emergency Medical Services,
and Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department to establish appropriate training, medical protocols,
equipment maintenance and record keeping associated with the issuance and utilization of
automated external defibrillators to a first responder agency.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
encourages each first responder agency to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the
emergency medical services licensee within whose territory the agency operates in order to
coordinate emergency services at an emergency scene.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: Board of County Commissioners granted approval to
issue a purchase order to Medtronic-Physio Control Corporation for twenty-one automated
external defibrillators through EMS County Award Grant C9944, in the total amount of $65,574.50
at a regularly scheduled meeting on June 14, 2000.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: 0.00
COST TO COUNTY: 0.00
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
BUDGETED: Yes 1- No
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AMT PER: Mo 0.00 Year 0.00
APPROVED BY: Co Atty Yes
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR NAME:
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DiVISfoftOlRECTOR APPROVAL:
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TeresaL.Goren~,EMSChi .
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James R. "Reggie" Paros, blic Safety
DOCUMENTATION: Included.lL To Follow:
DISPOSITION:
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MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract #
Contract with: 'Big Pin~ Volunteer Effective Date:July 26. 2000
Fire DepaEtment
Expiration Date:Indefinite
Contract Purpose/Description:Memorandum of Understanding between MCEMS and Big Pine
V olunteer Fire Department for the purchase of automatic external defibrillators for the use of
BPVVD members in their capacity as first Responders to cardiac emergencies. Grant provided by
the Florida Dept. of Health. Bureau of EMS - no cost associated with the Administration of the
MOU or training,
Contract Manager:Teresa L. Gorentz
(Name)
6004
(Ext. )
EMS/Stop #14
(Department) / Courier Stop
for BOCC meeting on Julv 26 2000
Agenda Deadline: 7/12/00
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $.Q
Budgeted? Yescgj No D Account Codes:
Grant: $
County Match: $
CONTRACT COSTS
Current Year Portion: $0
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Estimated Ongoing Costs: $.Q/yr
(Not included in dollar value above)
ADDITIONAL COSTS
For:
(eg. maintenance, utilities, ianitorial, salaries, etc.)
CONTRACT REVIEW
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND
BIG PINE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
1. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, acting through Monroe County
Emergency Medical Services, hereinafter referred to as MCEMS, and Big Pine Volunteer
Fire Department, hereinafter referred to as BPVFD, 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 BPVFD members in their
capacity as First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
2. It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that BPVFD members 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 BPVFD programs and
policies, MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these
BPVFD members training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on
component with the BPVFD scheduled biennial certification 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 BPVFD member who will be a participant in the AED
program a training format as follows:
a) Provide training consistent with established BLS-C and established guidelines
from the manufacturer for issued AED's.
b) Coordinate with BPVFD supervising staff members as determined by the BPVFD
Chief or his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by the
BPVFD members during their learning experiences with MCEMS.
c) Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of BPVFD members learning experience.
d) Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of
BPVFD members with the BPVFD Chief or his designee.
e) Provide a methodology for data collection for Quality Assurance purposes.
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AUTHORITY AND CONTROL
5. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
participating BPVFD members will remain under the professional and administrative
controls of BPVFD. and that they are, therefore, subject to the Standards of Conduct
thereof. BPVFD members, while engaged in training or performing services in
connection with this MOU, do so within the course and scope of a volunteer and duties
as members of BPVFD.
6. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the
unites) assigned to BPVFD remain the property of Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners. Any unit shall be made available for inspection as directed by the
Medical Director or designee, shall not be transferred or loaned to any other agency or
individual and notification shall be made to the Medical Director or designee if the unit(s)
are taken out of service by either BPVFD or MCEMS.
7. Each department member participating in the training and use of AED's in a prehospital
emergency situation shall comply with the volunteer fire department Basic Life Support,
Medical Director established, medical treatment protocols.
MAINTENANCE
8. Maintenance and quality assurance of the unit(s) will be the responsibility of MCEMS.
Immediate notification shall be made to the Medical Director or designee, appropriate
forms completed and forwarded to the Medical Director each time a unit is deemed in
need of repair.
LIABILITY
9. MCEMS and BPVFD mutually agree to fully cooperate with the BPVFD in the resolution
of any claims or lawsuits involving BPVFD trainees which arise out of or under the MOU.
WITHDRAWAL
10. It is further understood and agreed that BPVFD, upon notice from the Director of
MCEMS, that further participation by a BPVFD member is not desirable, BPVFD will
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withdraw such student from participation in this specific learning experience with
MCEMS. Since the Big Pine Volunteer Chief or his designee retains the absolute right
of control over BPVFD members, may at any time, for any reason withdraw a BPVFD
member from participation in training pursuant to this MOU.
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
11. This agreement will commence on the date of execution and will continue indefinitely or
until terminated according to Paragraph twelve (12). MCEMS and the BPVFD will
review this agreement annually 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
12. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or BPVFD, 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:
In Witness Whereof the parties have caused this memorandum of understanding to be executed
by their respective authorized representatives on this day of 2000.
Shirley Freeman, Mayor
Board of County Commissioners
Monroe County
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Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department
Key Deer Blvd., P.O. Box 192
Key West, Florida 33040
(SEAL)
Attest: Danny L. Kolhage, Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:
Date:
Deputy Clerk
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