HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04212009 - C.65RECOMMENDATION(S):
Approve and authorize the Auditor-Controller to reimburse the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District in an
amount not to exceed $20,862 upon approval of Emergency Medical Services Director for expenses incurred by the
District related to enhancements to the countywide electronic patient care reporting system used by fire service first
responders.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for these expenditures has been budgeted under CSA EM-1 (Measure H). There is no General Fund impact.
BACKGROUND:
On April 11, 2006, the Board of Supervisors approved Contract #23-388 with Zoll Data Systems for a countywide
fire service patient care reporting and data system. That system is now in place and is being used by all fire services
in the county that provide paramedic services. The establishment of the electronic patient care reporting system has
enabled the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the participating fire services to make significant
improvements in the EMS Continuous
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 04/21/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Art Lathrop, 313-9550
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 21, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: , Deputy
cc: Tasha Scott, Barbara Borborn, Juleine Latteri
C.65
To:Board of Supervisors
From:William Walker, M.D., Health Services Director
Date:April 21, 2009
Contra
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County
Subject:Reimbursement to San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Quality Improvement Program.
The recommended funding is for additional computer hardware and software to be purchased by San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection District to enhance the existing patient care reporting and data system countywide. A major part of the
enhancement will be the establishment of a second database separate from the actual patient database that can be used
for testing, development, and training. Upgrades to the software package will enable firefighter paramedics to work
on patient reports from any station. For example, a firefighter will be able to initiate a patient care report from one
station and complete it from another in the event he or she is temporarily reassigned during the course of a shift. The
upgraded software will also provide for greater customization. For example, key data fields can be designated as
“required” in order for the paramedic to complete and submit the patient care report.