We have developed written procedures to reconcile the two systems. Finding 4 - The Department has not properly implemented written operating procedures in accordance with State regulations. The department had procedures in place, however, they were not signed by the Medical Director. We have now obtained the Medical Director's signature. Finding 5 - Compliance and enforcement of the Controlled Substance SOP are not sufficient.
Disciplinary action is taken, when warranted.
Finding 6 - The Department is not allocating certain EMS costs to the appropriate benefit unit. The issue of cost allocation among the three EMS benefit unit Funds and the Fire Control Fund and the issue of third party billing in the South were brought to the attention of the Board at a Workshop Meeting on July 13, 1995. Finding 7 - Department needs to ensure compliance with the Florida Administrative Code. Finding 8 - The volunteer fire departments do not meet the reporting requirements of their agreements with the Board. Since this was identified, corrective action was taken to ensure receipt of the monthly reports.