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Home My WebLink AboutR-1999-194�� r -r a� � .� f .. �- R r. y RESOLUTION NO. 194-99 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. FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1999 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2002; 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 21"day of SEPTEMBER, 1999. OR - COMMISSIONER ATTEST: ROLL CALL: � % MAYOR BERTINO -YES % <<' VICE-MAYOR MCELYEA- YES SHERYL C APMAN COMMISSIONER ETLING - YES ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER CALI -YES COMMISSIONER MIKES- YES APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: THOMAS J. ANSBRO CITY ATTORNEY RESOLUTION NO. 194-99 � 1 -t w CITY OF DANIA BEACH EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDICAL DIRECTOR AG do �'� THIS AGREEMENT made this.__L day of , 1999, between the City of Dania Beach, a Florida Municipal Corporation, her inafter 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. Scoff Ulin 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. d- 1 • -r • 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 cal Rescue service and any necessary data collection l and research activities nec slsaDepartment Emergency nate the n impishment of lementation of such a quality control mechanism. ry to the g. 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. 9!y agrees to the following: ARTICLE II 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. Win and the rescue commander. 13. The City agrees to pay Dr. Ulin the amount of$16,000.00 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. 2 r r -r F ' i 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 for a three-year period and the parties agree to a wage re- opener the second and third year of the contract term as stated in Section 17. 17. This contract shall be effective October 1, 1999, and continue through September 30, 2002, and will automatically renew for an additional 12 month period 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 I EACH, unicipal n of th State of F Mayor BY: City 9 q DATE:ATTEST: � Ll17 Acting City Clerk WITNESSES: (as to Dr. Ulin) MEDICAL DIRECTOR BY: L. Scott Ulin, M.D. DATE: 02 3 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: City Attorney 3 f rr-- T '7 r i CITY OF DANIA BEACH FIRE/RESCUE DEPARTMENT oil INTER-OFFICE MEWORANDUM TO: Michael W. Smith, City Manager FROM: Kenneth Land, Fire Chief RE: Medical Director's Contract DATE: September 17, 1999 Attached hereto is copy of contract with L. Scott Ulin, M.D., medical director for the City of Dania Beach Fire-Rescue Department. This document is being submitted at this time in order for our department to comply with state requirements. Accordingly, it is requested that approval of this item be addressed Tuesday, September 21, 1999, at the workshop meeting as waiting for the next regularly scheduled commission meeting will bring us too close to the state deadline for submitting this document. If you have any questions relating to the above, please do not hesitate to contact me. KL:clb attachment f M