To: Charles Winfrey, Human Services Committee Chairperson
From: Joshua Freeman, Director of Administration
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RE: Agreement with GFHC for EMS Review
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a contract between Genesee County and the Greater Flint Health Coalition (GFHC) to provide for a study of EMS services in Genesee County.
BACKGROUND:
EMS services have been strained in Genesee County for years. Genesee County residents expect a level of service that will meet their needs during emergency situations. Many communities have expressed concerns to the Board of County Commissioners about service. Staff reached out to GFHC to partner and combine resources to study our situation and offer solutions.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed contract will evaluate the emergency medical services system in Genesee County including a review of standard procedures, available resources, and resource allocation. Results from this work will inform future directions to improve EMS and community level outcomes around improved survival, responsiveness to patient needs, and safe and high-quality prehospital care. All stakeholders will be included in this process.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
There will be no impact on Human Resources for this contract.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
There is available funding in the Emergency Services Millage. This contract will be paid from account 2110-313.00-801.000.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
There will be no impact on Facilities.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
There will be no impact on Technology for this contract.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of Commissioners of Genesee County Michigan, that the request of the Director of Administration to authorize entering into an agreement regarding an EMS Review Study between Genesee County and the Greater Flint...
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