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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />N. <br />Fire and EMS resources were on scene quickly and assumed care of Parker. Parker was then <br />transported to the hospital and has since made a full recovery. This full recovery was possible <br />because every link in the chain of survival was in place. <br />Parker's parents requested that Dr. Skariah, Gabe Walker, and the public safety providers who <br />provided lifesaving care should be publically recognized. The Tyson family is unavailable for <br />this meeting due to a previously planned vacation, but did provide a recorded thank you video <br />that will be shared at the meeting. <br />Telecommunicators who processed the 911 call, the Orange Rural Fire Fighters and the <br />Orange County EMS providers who responded on May 12th have all been invited to the <br />meeting. <br />Both of these incidents could have ended up in tragedy were it not for the quick thinking and <br />selfless responses of these Orange County residents. Orange County Emergency Services <br />joins with the Board to present certificates to all the residents involved in both events <br />proclaiming each of them as a "Community Hero ". <br />A brief video was presented. <br />Dr. Anita Skariah presented some of her reflections on this event. <br />Chair Dorosin presented certificates and challenge coins to the first responders and <br />Community Heroes. <br />The Board joined with Orange County Emergency Services to present certificates to all <br />the residents involved in helping with both events, proclaiming each of them as a "Community <br />Hero ", and recognized their quick actions and the assistance of the public safety professionals, <br />all which led to two life- saving outcomes. <br />Commissioner Marcoplos said this is an opportunity to spread the word about the <br />opportunities to lean CPR. <br />d. Emergency Services EMS Initiative to Promote Community Well -Being <br />The Board received information on several Emergency Medical Services initiatives and <br />activities to promote community well- being. <br />BACKGROUND: <br />Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has been preparing for several months to launch several <br />initiatives that focus on critical issues in the community and to foster collaboration with EMS's <br />partners to enhance the development of EMS as a coordinated system of care. <br />1. Freedom House Alternative Destination Transport <br />This initiative allows ambulances to evaluate behavioral crisis patients and ensure that the most <br />appropriate facility is utilized. EMS has worked closely with the Freedom House, Cardinal <br />Innovations and the State Office of EMS to develop alternative destination protocols that have <br />been approved. The target date to begin these transports is August 13, 2018. <br />2. Naloxone Distribution and Clean Needle Exchange <br />Beginning July 1, 2018, paramedics responding to opioid overdoses will be able to provide <br />naloxone to patients who refuse transport to the hospital. Utilizing a State Office of EMS <br />sponsored protocol; paramedics will leave naloxone with the patient, family or friends. Patients <br />may also request clean needles aiding in the prevention against spreading blood borne <br />