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2 <br /> System improvements for EMS Ambulance response times including but not limited to <br /> equipment, staffing, facility's and/or a strategic plan, to define data elements for <br /> meaningful analytical data as related to ambulance response time and to discuss and <br /> review that data. <br /> Improvements for the E911 Communications Center including but not limited to <br /> technology, equipment, staffing, training and/or a strategic plan. <br /> On March 22, 2012 the Board approved a contract with Solutions for Local Government, Inc. to <br /> develop a multi-year strategic plan addressing Emergency Medical Services System and E911 <br /> Communications Center needs. <br /> At the August 30, 2012 Board Work Session, Mr. Steve Allan presented the final draft of the <br /> Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services & 911/Communications Center <br /> Operations Study. Mr. Allan held meetings with stakeholders, presented and discussed his <br /> report, answered questions and solicited input. This included one meeting for the general public <br /> that was held on September 27, 2012. <br /> Emergency Services Workgroup is recommending the following implementation strategy from <br /> the recommendations included in Comprehensive Assessment of Emergency Medical Services <br /> & 911/Communications Center Operations Study. <br /> R-1. OCEMS should adjust Medic 5 and Medic 8 coverage hours. <br /> The Workgroup recommends keeping 5 ambulances operational around the clock and add new <br /> 12 hour peak load ambulances as new ambulances are staffed and placed in service. <br /> R-2. OCEMS should add an additional ALS Ambulance 9:00 am-9:00 pm, 12 hours/day, 7 <br /> days/week. <br /> The Workgroup recommends a new 9am — 9-pm peak load ambulance and evaluate after 6 <br /> months to verify that the new ambulance has helped bring down the average number of move <br /> ups. This ambulance was approved in Fiscal 2012/2013 and will be placed in service as soon <br /> as new staff is trained and the new unit is available. <br /> R-3a. Utilize available SORS/BLS ambulance for non-emergency patient transports. <br /> R-3b. OCEMS should bring on line and staff a BLS ambulance to provide non-emergency <br /> patient transports. <br /> The Workgroup recommends combining R-3 & R-3b into one recommendation. County staff <br /> and SORS are directed to collect & analyze additional call volume data bring back a <br /> recommendation to the Emergency Services Workgroup by January, 2013. <br />