12-22RESOLUTION 12-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER REGARDING MEDICAL
PRIORITY DISPATCH
WHEREAS, Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) is a nationally recognized systen��
to provide quality pre-hospital care, and is utilized in over 3,000 communities across the�
world; and
WHEREAS, Pinellas County 9-1-1 is currently utilizing two earlier improvements tc>
the EMD program which were implemented safely and effectively; and
WHEREAS, medical professionals categorically support the use of triage and thr;�
corresponding efficiency in the utilization of resources; and
WHEREAS, the EMS Medical Director has recommended patient focused change�>
to the County's existing EMD Program, referred to as Phase 3, to further improve system�-
wide resource utilization ; and
WHEREAS, these changes have been unanimously endorsed by the Medic��,l
Control Board, which is comprised of emergency physicians and hospital administrator;�;
and
WHEREAS, the changes were further overwhelming endorsed by the EM,:i
Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, each member of the City Council has individually met with the FirE�
Chief, Fire Department staff, and County Public Safety Services staff to review anc�
discuss the proposed EMS changes; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of preserving the availability of the ALS First Responde�r
resources to respond to the most serious medical needs the recommended changes arE�
necessary and appropriate; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Council supports Pinellas County's further enhancement i:o
Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD).
Section 2. Instead of a piecemeal approach, the City Council unanimous,ly
recommends that Medical Priority Dispatch be implemented with the overall restructurir•�g
of the County Emergency Medical Services system.
Resolution 12-:i!2
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1 st
Approved as to form:
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Pamela . Akin
City Attorney
day of November
— ���t� � C�e� �t
George N. Cretekos
Mayor
Attest:
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
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