[CSEMSmail] Proposed Regional EMS Council Changes by OEMS

[Dave Cullen]

 Regional Coordination


§ 32.1-111.11 of the Code of Virginia establishes Regional EMS Councils, and defines their function and purpose. Specific code language can be found at the following link: Code of Virginia <http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+32.1-111.11>  

Regulations governing Regional EMS Councils were promulgated by the State Board of Health, with an effective date of January 1, 2008. The regulations can be found in sections 2300 through 2740 at the following link: EMS Regulations <http://leg1.state.va.us/000/reg/TOC12005.HTM#C0031> 

The Board of Health shall designate regional emergency medical services councils which shall be authorized to receive and disburse public funds. Each council shall be charged with the development and implementation of an efficient and effective regional emergency medical services delivery system. The Board of Health shall review those agencies that were the designated regional emergency medical services councils. The Board shall, in accordance with the standards established in its regulations, review and may renew or deny applications for such designations every three years. In its discretion, the Board may establish conditions for renewal of such designations or may solicit applications for designation as a regional emergency medical services council. Guidance documents for the designation process are listed below:

Designation Manual <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/DesignationManual.pdf> 

Application for Designation as a Regional EMS Council <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/Application.pdf>    <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/Application.doc> 

Designation Site Review Team Checklist <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/Checklist.pdf>  - Reference Documents Only 

Designation Evaluation Criteria <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/EvaluationCriteria.pdf>  - Reference Documents Only 

Proposed Service Area Map and Locality Listing <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/ServiceAreas-Map_LocalityList.pdf> 

Proposed Regional EMS Council Service Area Considerations <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/BoundaryConsiderations.pdf> 

Frequently Asked Questions <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/Files_page/RegionalCoordination/FAQ.pdf> 

Additionally the Office of EMS will be accepting public comment on the proposed service areas and designation process. Questions or comments must be submitted in writing to Tim Perkins <mailto:Tim.Perkins at vdh.virginia.gov> . 

Public comment period will close at the close of business on February 29, 2008. Any suggested changes to proposed service areas must include justification. 

Web sites and contact information for each of the Regional EMS Councils in Virginia can be found at the following link: Regional EMS Councils <http://www.vaems.org/> 

In 2007, an independent, objective review and evaluation of the current structure and functions of the Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Councils. The full study report, along with the Office of EMS position paper on the report, can be found below:

Regional EMS Council Study Report <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/news_page/RegionalCouncilStudyFinal10-07.pdf> 
Virginia OEMS Position Paper on Regional EMS Council Study Report <http://www.vdh.state.va.us/OEMS/news_page/OEMSPositionPaper.pdf> 

Questions related to Regional Coordination may be directed to: Tim Perkins <mailto:Tim.Perkins at vdh.virginia.gov> , EMS Systems Planner 

 

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