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RESOLUTION NO. 34-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
APPROVIING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF DANIA BEACH AND L. SCOTT ULIN, M.D.; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That that certain Emergency Medical Services Medical Director
Agreement between the City of Dania Beach 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 this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately
upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of February, 1999.
MAYOR-COMMISSIONER
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�% / /C MAYOR CALI - YES
CITY CLERK T— VICE-MAYOR ETLING - YES
COMMISSIONER BERTINO-YES
COMMISSIONER MIKES - YES
APPROVED AS TO FORM COMMISSIONER HYDE-YES
AND CORRECTNESS:
By: ✓�
THOM S J. AN88Ko
CITY ATTORNEY
RESOLUTION NO. 34-99
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this 22&ay of k,1, , 1999, between the
City of Dania Beach, a Florida Municipal Corporation, hereinafter referred to as City, and L.
Scott Ulin, M.D., hereinafter referred to as Dr. Ulin.
WITNESSETH:
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
division; 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 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 Beach Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, the City is required, under the terms of Florida Statute 401.265, 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. L. Scott Win shall provide the following services:
1. Consult in planning for Emergency Medical Rescue Services provided by the
Dania Beach Fire Department, including recommendations for the provisions 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.
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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 supervisions of
on-site Emergency Medical Care by the paramedics.
7. Provide liaison services between Dania Beach 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 series.
8. Coordinate the implementation of quality control procedures for monitoring the
quality of emergency medical care to patients served by the Dania Beach 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 II
City agrees to the following:
12. The Dania Beach Fire Department will provide an Administrative Liaison to Dr.
Ulin, the Medical Advisor,through the direction of Acting Chief Kenneth Land. The
Dania Beach Fire Department 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. The City agrees to pay Dr. Ulin the amount of$14,000.00 per year for the service
provided pursuant to the agreements of this contract upon receipt of a quarterly invoice.
14. The City agrees to provide any secretarial assistance necessarily required by Dr.
Ulin through the office of the Fire Chief.
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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 liability insurance increase to an unacceptable cost level as determined by
the City of Dania Beach, 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 retroactive from October 1, 1998, and continue through
September 30, 1999, and will be renewable 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
WITNESSES: (as to City) CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
A municipal corporation of the
State of Florida
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CITY CLERK
WITNE SES: Os to Dr. Ulin) MEDICAL DIRECTOR
BY:
L. Scott Ulin, M.D.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY: CITY ORNEY
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