III New and Old Business Sue Kirk and Michael Evans announced State EMS is providing the opportunity to combine ATAC's and EMS for the purpose of developing Regional EMS Systems. A show of hands will move us forward to this Regional EMS concept. No less than five counties are allowed to form a region. Funds available for county subsidy grants will not change.
Agencies still can still go after state grant money.
Bottom Line Improved Patient Care. Will Dunn Chair EMS Protocol Revision Committee drafted a letter to be mailed to the Physician Advisors serving the agencies asking for their input . The committee has gathered samples from both the Denver area and other states to produce protocols that are more easily utilized both in structure and content. Pridemark Paramedic Services have been operational for 6 months. The advisory committee meets Nov. 18.