Item F28
MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: November 21, 2000
Division: Public Safety
Bulk Item: Yes ~ No
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 Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department concerning their use of automated
external defibrillators as a first responder agency.
ITEM BACKGROUND: A total of two (2) AEDs were purchased to assign to Key Largo
Volunteer Fire Department for use by the Fire Department in their capacity as First
Responders to cardiac emergencies. The attached Agreement establishes the appropriate
training, medical protocols, equipment maintenance and record keeping associated with the
issuance and utilization of automated external defibrillators to a first responder agency.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On June 14, 2000, the Board 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.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
TOTAL COST: 0.00
COST TO COUNTY: 0.00
BUDGETED: Yes
No
N/A ~
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes No X
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
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DOCUMENTATION: INCLUDED: X
NOT REQUIRED:
AGENDA ITEM #: J.::..E1S'
DISPOSITION:
MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract #
Contract with: Key Largo Volunteer Fire Effective Date: November 21,2000
Department, Inc.
Expiration Date: Indefinite
Contract Purpose/Description: Agreement with Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department,
concerning assignment of two (2) automatic external defibrillators for use by Key Largo
Volunteer Fire Department in their capacity as first responders to cardiac emergencies.
Contract Manager: James R. Paros
(Name)
6002
(Ext. )
Emergency Medical Services
(Department)
for BOCC meeting on November 21,2000 Agenda Deadline: November 7,2000
CONTRACT COSTS
Current Year Portion: $0
Total Dollar Value of Contract: $0
Budgeted? YesO No 0 Account Codes:
Grant: $
County Match: $
ADDITIONAL COSTS
Estimated Ongoing Costs: $ /yr For:
(Not included in dollar value abo~ (eg. maintenance, utilities, janitorial, salaries, etc.)
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County Attorney
Comments:
OMB Form Revised 9/11/95 MCP #2
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND
KEY LARGO 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 Key Largo Volunteer Fire Department,
hereinafter referred to as KLVFD, 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 KL VFD to distribute to department members in their capacity
as First Responders to cardiac emergencies.
2. It is to the benefit of citizens of Monroe County that KL VFD 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 KLVFD programs and policies,
MCEMS Medical Director is responsible for reviewing and approving these KL VFD members
training procedures for use of the AED. The training is an add-on component with the KLVFD
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 KL VFD 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 KLVFD supervising staff members as determined by the KLVFD Chief or
his designee, to plan the assignments that may be assumed by the KL VFD members
during their learning experiences with MCEMS.
c) Provide materials and maintain personnel records and reports necessary for the
performance and documentation of KLVFD members learning experience.
d) Coordinate enforcement of such training requirements and performance of KL VFD
members with the KL VFD 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
KL VFD members will remain under the professional and administrative controls of KL VFD, and
that they are, therefore, subject to the Standards of Conduct thereof. KL VFD 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 KL VFD.
6. The assignment and distribution of the AED's to KL VFD is contingent upon KL VFD submitting an
executed Memorandum of Understanding with Key Largo Volunteer Ambulance Corporation in
accordance with Florida Statute 401.435(2), "Each first responder agency must take all
reasonable efforts to enter into a MOU with the emergency medical services licensee within
whose territory the agency operates in order to coordinate emergency services at an emergency
scene."
7. It is understood by the parties to this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that the unit(s)
assigned and used by KL VFD 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.
8. 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
9. 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. Expenditures for
periodic equipment inspections, maintenance and repairs shall be a cost of KL VFD and charged
to the District 6 Fire-Rescue budget.
LIABILITY
10. MCEMS and KLVFD mutually agree to fully cooperate with the KLVFD in the resolution of any
claims or lawsuits involving KLVFD trainees that arise out of or under the MOU.
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WITHDRAWAL
11. It is further understood and agreed that KL VFD, upon notice from the Director of MCEMS, that
further participation by a KL VFD member is not desirable, KL VFD will withdraw such student from
participation in this specific learning experience with MCEMS. Since the Key Largo Volunteer
Fire Chief or his designee retains the absolute right of control over KL VFD members, may at any
time, for any reason withdraw a KL VFD member from participation in training pursuant to this
MOU.
EFFECTIVE PERIOD
12. This agreement will commence on the date of execution and will continue indefinitely or until
terminated according to Paragraph thirteen (13). MCEMS and KLVFD 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
13. Termination may be effected by either MCEMS or KL VFD, upon thirty (30) days written notice
when deposited in the United States Postal Services mail, and directed to the party to whom
In Witness Whereof the parties have caused this memorandum of understanding to be executed by their
respective authorized representatives on this the day of , 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY KOLHAGE, CLERK
Mayor/Chairperson
By:
Deputy Clerk
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