6.1. SR 03-28-1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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'I . . HEALTH CARE DELIVERY COMMISSION MINUTES September 16, 1993 6:00 p.m. DRAFT Present: Steve Dittbenner, Rob Dreissig, Mark Stutelberg, M.J. Swanson, Torn Tyler, Dr. Rock Absent: Dr. Goldsteen Meeting called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Steve Dittbenner. ., 1. M.J. pointed out that our meeting was not published in the local newspaper or The Current. Steve said he would check into this for future meetings. 2. M.J. asked about the turn-around times on runs. Mark did not have the figures, but said he would get them. 3. M.J. and Tom asked Steve if the service had taken any steps toward upgrading the level of training and service. Steve said that three more people have been added to the service roster. He said that there have been no steps taken to formally upgrade the level of training or service at this time. He said that the service would eventually go to ALS, but would first go to EMT-I level. He had no specific plan in place as to how and when this would happen. e The issue of starting intravenous fluids (IVs) at the scene was discussed. Steve said that Dr. Letourneau said that the state would allow EMT-I level to start IVs for fluid replacement, only. Steve said the service was generally in favor of moving to EMT-I level. He said they may have a few members quit if this happened. Dr. Rock endorsed the EMT-I level and felt that two IV lines should be established in all trauma cases. Steve did not know how Dr. Goldsteen felt about the issue of EMT-I and IVs. Dr. Rock felt Steve should check with Dr. Goldsteen about this. Steve added that he felt a maj ori ty would vote in favor of moving to EMT- I level, however, there has been no official discussion among the members or no vote taken. e M.J. questioned the Commission as to whether it was within our jurisdiction to make a recommendation to the city council to take steps toward moving to EMT-I level. Mark was initially opposed to doing this. His reasoning was that he felt we would be putting Steve "behind the eight ball" on the issue and felt members may resign because of it. M. J. and Torn voiced the concern that the service was not taking specific action in planning a timetable and the steps necessary to move to EMT-I in a timely fashion. They felt this was important and that the city council should be approached with a recommendation reflecting that the service take steps to formally consider going to EMT-I level. M.J. made a motion to