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serves as a consultant for the Paramedics in the field, on patient care issues. The Medical <br />Director meets weekly with EMS staff to provide consultation and review of medical issues. <br />In addition to a Medical Director, the UNC Hospitals also provide a nurse liaison whose primary <br />function is to facilitate skill evaluations, special training sessions, technician review with staff <br />training officer, and assist in writing the required two year training program for State approval. <br />The Department of Emergency Medicine provides limited computer support for the EMS <br />database, which includes patient medical records, and analytical programs with interpretation of <br />data. <br />Performing the duties of Medical Director requires Dr. Jane Brice to be replaced in her <br />emergency department clinical rotations-from time to time. The funding for this agreement is to <br />help offset the costs incurred by the Department of Emergency Medicine in providing physician <br />coverage for Dr. Jane Brice. <br />A summary of changes between the current and proposed contract is attached. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The amount of the contract under this renewal is $35,000. This <br />represents a $5,000 increase from the 2002-03 contract. Funding is available in the <br />recommended 2003-2004 Emergency Management departmental operating budget for this <br />agreement. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the agreement <br />and authorize the Chair to sign it. <br />