
Board of Governors
Wednesday - August 21, 2024
Noon
ZOOM
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Noon I. Call to Order and Introduction of Guests
12:05 pm II. Approval of Minutes ACTION
12:10 pm III. Executive Director’s Report
A. Monthly Activities
B. AZDHS Contract 2023-24 / 2024-25 Status
12:15 pm IV. Board Officer’s Report
A. Treasurer’s Report - Roy Ryals
1 Financial Reports ACTION
2. FY25 Budget ACTION
3. Membership Campaign 2024 Final Report
B. Chair’s Report - Garth Gemar, MD
1. Executive Committee Report
2. Regional Update Report
a. Central Region EMS Medical Directors Consortium
1. Central Regional EMS Guidelines Updates - Franco Castro-Marin
b. ROCC - Cori Hayes
c. Rural
1. Paramedic Education Funding Final Report
2. Pediatric Mini Gant Process Final Report
3. OBLS Grant Implementation - Marcia Barry RN
4. County Reports - Gila, Pinal, and Maricopa
5 Arizona Fire District Association - Nick Ells
3. Open Forum
Central Region Rural Summit October 24, 2024
AEMS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves as a Regional EMS Coordinating Council on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System. AEMS is bound by Arizona State Statute to represent all participants in the EMS system in Maricopa, Pinal and Gila Counties. As such, AEMS provides a platform for communications among all agencies involved that are active in the management of patients across the broader AEMS region. We seek to improve patient outcomes and are grateful for any ideas from any agency, individual, or member of public to be brought forward at this time.
C. Board Transitions
1. Elections ACTION
2. Term Expirations / Vacancies
PLEASE NOTE:
*During the Board meeting, we request that all Board Members and Guests keep your devices on mute. If you desire to ask a question, you may unmute, raise your hand, or send a question via chat. Thank you.
AEMS Board of Governors Meeting - Agenda – August 21, 2024
12:45 pm
V. State Report
A. BEMSTS Activities and Updates
1. 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
B. SHARE Update - Adam Rodriguez
C The Arizona Pre-Hospital Information & EMS Registry System (AZ-PIERS)
D. Pediatric - Adam Rodriguez
E. State Committees - Designated AEMS Representatives
VI Functional Group Review
A. Planning & Outreach - Sandy Nygaard
1 Education Committee
a. 25th Annual EMS Odyssey Conference - June 12, 2025
b 5th Annual EMS CE Fall Forum - December 5, 2024
c. 50th Anniversary
d Topical Focus / Lunch N Learn / Central Region Profile
2. Outreach
a. Contact Updates ALL Agencies/Hospitals
B. Patient Management - Ryan Southworth, DO
1 Categorization ACTION
https://issuu.com/arizonaemergencymedicalsystems/docs/categorization-status-reportcurrent?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ
2. Transfer of Care
a. Sector Reports
3 RED Book Update
4. Phoenix Stroke Center Coalition - Robert Londeree, MD and Garth Gemar, MD
5. Trauma
6 Additional Reports
1:50 pm VII. Program and Committee Reports
VIII. Old Business
IX. New Business
X. Call to Public 2:00 pm XI Adjournment
Next AEMS Board of Governors Meeting: October 16, 2024 Noon Zoom
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Next AEMS Functional Group Meetings: September 18, 2024 10:00 am Zoom
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AEMS Board of Governors Meeting
June 19, 2024
MINUTES
Board of Governors Members in Attendance: Michelle Angle; Peggy Baker; Marcia Barry, RN; Sheila Bryant, RN; Doug Costal; Garth Gemar, MD; Robert Londeree, MD; Steven Maher, MD; Tracy Moroney, RN; Kristin Niehoff, RN; Sandy Nygaard; Beth Ranney, MD; Kim Reger, RN; Chris Riddle; Roy Ryals; Barb Schaffer, RN; Casey Solem; and Ryan Southworth, DO
Distinguished Guests in Attendance: Jamie Beauvais; Shari Brand, MD; Olivia (Alex) Brothers, RN; James Cunningham; Kendal Dold, RN; Jason Dunford; Rachel Garcia; Annie Giagni, RN; Shauna Griffith, RN; Josephine Johnson; Mickey Kovach, RN; Vince Podrybau; Cindy Roberts; Adam Rodriguez; Scott Schleifer, MD; Heather Santiago, RN; Abriana Smith; Kyle Henson; Nick Spino; Shelley Henry, RN; and Shelby Wirtanen, RN
I. Call to Order and Introduction of Guests: quorum announced at 12:06pm
II. Approval of Minutes
a. MOTION: Approve the minutes as presented
b. ACTION: Passed unanimously
III. Executive Director’s Report
a. Monthly Activities
i. Odyssey: thanks extended to supporters and Board Members who also presented.
ii. Pediatric equipment Funding grant process update: On track for distribution
iii. Paramedic training funding process update: Awardee information submission in process. Once completed funds will be distributed.
iv. OBLS update: Review of recent stakeholder meeting and brief overview of next steps including implementation site preparation and instructor updates.
b. AzDHS Contract 2023-2024/2024-2025 Status: awaiting final funding announcement
IV. Board Officers’ Reports
a. Treasurer’s Report
i. Financial Reports:
1. MOTION: Accept the financial reports as presented
2. ACTION: Passed unanimously
ii. Membership Campaign: Status update provided and reminder to the board regarding outstanding dues submission status
iii. Report on Budget: Overview of status of state funding sources and trends in monies available in the EMS Operating fund. See State Report
b. Chair’s Report
i. Executive Committee Report:
1. Bylaws update: Draft updated bylaws and document overview/explainer were distributed to all board members prior to the meeting. Process and document highlights were reviewed again.
a. MOTION: Accept the revised bylaws as presented.
b. ACTION: Passed unanimously
2. Regional Update Report
a. Central Region EMS Medical Directors Consortium
i. Central Regional EMS Guidelines Updates: No updates
b. ROCC: Continued work on interagency communication
c. Rural:
i. Paramedic Education Funding Process: Update provided
ii. Pediatric Mini Grant Process: Update provided
iii. OBLS Grant Implementation: Update provided
iv. County Report – Gila Pinal, and Maricopa: Continued work to coordinate information for each area
v. Arizona Fire District Association: No report
3. Open Forum: No items brought forward
c. Board Transitions
i. Elections
1. MOTION: As there are no nominations from the floor, close nominations
a. ACTION: Passed unanimously
2. Citizen of the AEMS Region
a. Elected: Bruce Barnhart, RN
3. One Representative of the Administration of Hospitals, Non Trauma Center
a. Elected: Annie Giagni, RN
4. MOTION: Destroy the ballots
a. ACTION: Passed unanimously
ii. Vacancies: Please note that with the passing of the updated bylaws, there will be two new seats posted prior to the next Board meeting. All open/new positions will be publicly announced.
V. State Report
a. BEMSTS Activities and Updates
i. Overview of EMS Operating Funding sources continuing to decline year over year. Continues work to identify sustainable funding sources.
ii. Update on rules process
b. SHARE: Data updates and website enhancements discussed
c. The Arizona Pre-Hospital Information & EMS Registry System (AZ-PIERS): no report
d. Pediatric: 7/31/24 Deadline for data submission
e. State Committees: No reports
VI. Functional Group Review
a. Planning & Outreach
i. Education Committee
1. 24th Annual EMS Odyssey Conference: Debrief provided including overview of Conference hub technology
2. 5th Annual EMS CE Fall Forum: Virtual conference scheduled for 12/5/2024
3. 50th Anniversary Photo Contest: Bruce Barnhart working on history of Advanced Life Support in Arizona
4. Topical Focus / Lunch N Learn / Central Region Profile: update and request for topics.
ii. Outreach: Members reminded to update contact information
b. Patient Management
i. Categorization: Handout provided with facility information and requested categorization categories
1. MOTION: Accept the five Banner facilities presented as ambulance receiving centers.
a. ACTION: Passed unanimously
2. MOTION: Approve the PCH facility opening on August 7 as presented as an ambulance receiving center
a. ACTION: Passed unanimously
ii. Transfer of Care
1. Sector Reports: None provided
iii. RED Book Update: No report
iv. Phoenix Stroke Center Coalition: meeting of group currently planned for July
v. Trauma: No report
vi. Additional Reports: None
VII. Program and Committee Reports: None
VIII. Old Business: None
IX. New Business: None
X. Call to the Public: None
XI. Adjournment: 1:49pm