HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1995-130 Agreement got Dania and L. Scott Ulin, M.D.RESOLUTION NO. 130-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CIry
OF DANIA AND L. SCOTT ULIN, M.D.; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA;
Section 1. That that certain Emergency Medical Service Medical Director
Agreement between the City of Dania and L. Scott Ulin, M.D., a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof as Exhibit "A", be and the same is hereby approved and
the appropriate city officials are hereby directed to execute same.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be
and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 22nd day ofAugust, 1995.
Mayor mmrssroner
ATTEST:
City Clerk -itor
APPROVED AS TO FORM & CORRECTNESS
By:4rl C d,tt^/-
Frank C. Adler, City Attorney
Resolution No. 1 30-95
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this_ day of August, 1995, between the City of Oania, a
Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter refened to as City, and L. Scott Ulin, M.D.,
hereinafter refened to as Dr. Ulin.
WTNESSETH:
WHEREAS, medical rescue services are provided by the City for its citizens by means
of its fire department, under contract to the Broward County Emergency Medical Services; and
WHEREAS, the state of the art of delivery of advanced emergency medical rescue
services by paramedics trained to the level of advanced emergency medical technicians (EMT-ll), (paramedics), requires intravenous administration of emergency resuscitative drugs and
performances of sophisticated technical emergency procedures; and
WHEREAS, the administration of drugs and performance of such emergency
procedures as endotracheal intubation, intravenous catheterization, electrical defibrillation, and
any other invasive emergency procedure, may only be performed by or under the direction of a
licensed Florida physician according to the Medical Practice Act of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to provide advanced emergency medical services to its
citizens by means of the Dania Fire Department; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth
herein, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
Dr. L. Scott Ulin shall provide the following services:
1. Consult in planning for emergency medical rescue seryices provided by the
Dania Fire Department including recommendation for the provisions of vehicles, equipment,
supplies, distribution of resources, personnel, emergency medical technician training, and
utillzation of medical facilities.
2. Consult in the coordination of training of fire department emergency medical
technicians, including testing and certification procedures in conformance with the laws and
regulations promulgated by the State of Florida and municipal govemment.
3. Conduct periodic review sessions with the fire departrnent emergency medical
technicians in regards to medical management of individual medical rescue cases.
TXHIBIT "A"
WHEREAS, the City is required under the terms of Florida Statute 401.46, to contract
with a licensed physician to serve as the City's medical director if the City wishes to provide
advanced emergency medical services.
ARTICLE I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
5. Coordinate hospital and emergency department liaison between the various
community hospitals and the emergency mediial rescue seNice of the fire department.
6. Coordinate and supervise the telemetry radio communications of the Dania Fire
Department emergency medical rescue units for the purpose of medical supervisions of on-site
emergency medical care by the paramedics.
7 Provide liaison services between the Dania Fire Department and the various
community hospitals utilized by the Broward County Emergency Medical Rescue Service. ln
addition, provide liaison for the fire department to the Broward County Medical Association, the
Health Planning Council, Broward Community College, and any other agency or institution
affecting the education of paramedics or community policies regarding the provision of
emergency medical series.
8. Coordinate the implementation of quality control procedures for monitoring the
quality of emergency medical care to the patients served by the fire department emergency
medical rescue service and coordinate the establishment of any necessary data collection and
research activities necessary to the implementation of such a quality control mechanism.
9. Dr. Ulin, or his designee, who must be approved by the rescue commander, will
provide three hours of training to each shift on a monthly basis.
'10. Dr. Ulin, or his designee, who must be approved by the rescue commander, will
hold a three hour monthly medical meeting.
11. Dr. Ulin, shall comply with all state guidelines, as they refer to duties and
responsibilities of a medical director.
ARTICLE I
CITY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:
12. The Dania Fire Department will provide administrative liaison to Dr. Ulin, the
medical advisor, through the direction of Chief Thomas D. Grammer and will cooperate to the
greatest possible extent in the delivery of competent emergency medical care including
implementation of the policies set by Dr. Ulin and the rescue commander.
13. To pay to Dr. Ulin the amount of $1,000.00 per month for the services provided
pursuant to the agreements of this contract upon receipt of a quarterly invoice.
14. To provide any secretarial assistance necessarily required by Dr. Ulin through
the office of the fire chief.
15. The city will provide limited liability insurance coverage for the medical director.
Should such professional liability insurance coverage for the activities required by this
agreement become unavailable for any reason or should the premium for such professional
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4. Provide personnel to periodically ride rescue with emergency rescue personnel
and provide on-site personnel evaluation and training sessions.
liability insurance increase to an unacceptable cost level as determined by the City of Dania, it
is understood that, subject to the termination provisions herein, the parties may agree to re
negotiate the reimbursement schedule for services rendered.
16. This contract shall be in effect from September 30, 1995, and continuing
through September 30, 1996, and will be reriewable for additional 12 month periods upon
agreement of the parties 21 days prior to the expiration date of this agreement. Either party
may terminate this agreement upon providing 60 days prior written notice to the other party.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written
WITNESSES: (as to City)
CITY
CITY OF DANIA, a m
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of Florida
By:
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Mayor - Commissioner
Attest:
Marie Jabalee, City Clerk-Auditor
WITNESSES: (as to Dr. Ulin)L. Scott Ulin, M.D.
APPROVEO AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS
By:-
Frank C. Adler, City Attomey
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