HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1990-075 RESOLUTION NO. 75-90
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA, APPROVING
THE RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND L.
SCOTT ULIN, M. D. , FOR SERVICES AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR
THE MEDICAL RESCUE. SERVICE OF THE CITY OF DANIA, UPON
THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT
WITH THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT TO BE FOR A PERIOD OF
THREE YEARS BEGINNING RETROACTIVELY TO OCTOBER 1 , 1989
AND CONTINUING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 1992; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA,
FLORIDA:
Section 1 . That the agreement for a Medical Director for the
Medical Rescue Services of the City of Dania, Florida, upon the
same terms and conditions which are set forth in the contract for
same covering the period of October 1 , 1988 , through September 30,
1989, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof as
Exhibit "A" , be and the same is hereby approved for the period
retroactive to October 1 , 1989 and continuing through September
30, 1992, and the appropriate city officials are hereby directed
to execute said agreement .
Section 2. That this resolution shall be in force and take
effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of August 1990 .
MAYOR - C OKM ISS�3 ER
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - AUDITOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS :
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FRANK C. ADLER, City Attorney
Resolution No. 75-90
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT
This Agreement made this 1st Day of October, 1988 between the
City of Dania, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to
as City, and L. Scott Ulin, M. D. , hereinafter referred to as Dr. Ulin.
W I T N E S S E T H
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-II ) , (Paramedics ) , requires
intravenous administration of emergency resuscitative drugs and
performances of sophisticated technical emergency procedure: and
WHEREAS, the administration of drugs and performance of such
emergency procedure 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 art 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
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
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
convenants set forth herein, the parties hereto mutually agree as
follows :
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ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF SERVICES
Dr. Scott Ulin shall provide the following services:
1. Consult in planning for emergency medical rescue services
provided by the Dania Fire Department including
recommendation for the provision of vehicles, equipment,
supplies , distribution of resources , personnel , emergency
medical technician training , and utilization 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
government .
3. Conduct periodic review sessions with the Fire Department
emergency medical technicians in regards to medical
management of individual medical rescue cases .
4. Provide personnel to periodically ride rescue with emergency
rescue personnel and provide on-site personnel evaluation and
training sessions.
5. Coordinate hospital and emergency department liaison between
the various community hospitals and the Emergency Medical
Rescue Service 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 supervision 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. In 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 services .
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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 give 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 II
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 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
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agreement become unavailable for any reason or should the
premium for such professional 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 renegotiate the
reimbursement schedule for services rendered.
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16. This contract shall be in effect for a period of 12 months
effective October 1, 1988, through September 30, 1989, and
will be renewable for additional 12 month periods upon
agreement of the parties 21 days prior to the expiration
date . Either part( may terminate this agreement upon
providing 60 days prior written notice to the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement
to be executed by their proper officials on the day and date first
above written.
WITNESSED: CITY/OF DANIA, FLORIDA
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MAYOR-COMMIS SION
CITY MANAGER
ATTEST:
=� •� CITY CLERK L. SCOTT ULIN, M. D.
WITNE AS T DR. ULIN
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 14th Day of August, 1990 between
the City of Dania, a Florida municipal corporation, hereinafter
referred to as City, and L. Scott Ulin, M.D. , hereinafter referred
to as Dr. Ulin .
W I T N E S S E T H
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—II ) ,
(Paramedics) , requires intravenous administration of emergency
resuscitative drugs and performances of sophisticated technical
emergency procedure: and
WHEREAS, the administration of drugs and performance of such
emergency procedure as endotracheal intubation, intravenous
catheterization, electrical defibrillation, and any other invasive
eiiie C9e,luy procedure may only be performed by or under the
direction of a licensed Florida physician according to the medical
practice art 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
EXHIBIT "A"
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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 .
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
convenants set forth herein, the parties hereto mutually agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I — SCOPE OF SERVICES
Dr. Scott Ulin shall provide the following services :
1 . Consult in planning for emergency medical rescue services
provided by the Dania Fire Department including
recommendation for the provision of vehicles , equipment,
supplies, distribution of resources , personnel, emergency
' medical technician training , and utilization 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 promulc,7ated by the state of Florida and municipal
government.
3. Conduct periodic review sessions with the Fire Department
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management of individual medical rescue cases.
4. Provide personnel to periodically ride rescue with emergency
rescue personnel and provide on—site personnel evaluation and
training sessions .
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5. Coordinate hospital and emergency department liaison between
the various community hospitals and the Emergency Medical
Rescue Service 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 supervision 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 . In addition ,
provide liaison for the Fire Department to the Broward County
Medical Association, the Health Planning Council, Broward
_.' 4\ Community College, and any other agency or institution
affecting the education of paramedics or community policies
regarding the provision of emergency medical services.
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 give 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.
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ARTICLE
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 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 liabilityf
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 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 Hart; _
• -- --�� y agree to renegotiate the
reimbursement schedule for services rendered.
16 . This contract shall be in effect for a period of 36 months
retroactive to October 1 , 1989, and continuing through
September 30, 1992, and will be renewable for additional 12
month periods upon agreement of the parties 21 days prior to
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the expiration date.
Either party may terminate this agreement
upon providing 60 days prior written notice to the other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the
parties he, have caused this
agreement to be executed
by their proper officials on the day and
date first above written.
WITNESSED:
CITY OF DANIA, FLORIDA
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ATTEST,; / �>
CITY CLERK
L. SCOTT ULIN, M. D.
WITNESSED AS TO DR. ULIN ,
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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�.itY ATTORNEY
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