In the absence of the Chairman, the meeting was called to order by Sherrie Crain. Don Schroeder reported on the status of the EMS Registry Program. Mr. Schroeder advised the committee that the scan forms are now available at a cost of 10 cents each. Version Four of the Collector program will be available soon and the transfer specs will be available in November.
Data needs to be reported for each certified unit which responds.
Dorene Hojnicki requested that medical directors be added to the mailing lists for all information sent to providers. She advised that most physicians need two to three months lead-time for meetings due to their schedules. It was agreed that it is important to keep the physicians informed on all issues faced by the providers. Dennis Rose requested that any direction to the committee be in writing. Ms. Crain also reported that 75 providers will be taken to hearing for non-compliance of the data collection requirement.