To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Christopher R. Swanson, Sheriff
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RE: Approval of an agreement between Genesee County and the University of Michigan, in the amount of $120,000.00, to provide monthly training to County Medics; the term of this agreement is May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026; the cost of this agreement will be paid from account 2110-313.00-801.000
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval to enter into a 12-month service agreement between the Genesee County Office of the Sheriff Paramedics Division and the University of Michigan (Physicians) to receive monthly training, case review, call review, on-scene training, trainee instruction, overall extensive provision of services to the Medics. Per the attached Services Agreement, this partnership would begin May 1, 2025, and end on April 30, 2026; at a cost of $10,000.00 per month not to exceed $120,000.00 per year to be paid from 2110-313.00-801.000 as per attached budget amendment.
BACKGROUND:
(Proposal from the University) Genesee County's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are currently provided by a combination of private agencies, local fire departments, and the GCSO Paramedic Division. Given that a large percentage of all highest priority (tier 1) calls have a response by a member of the GCSO Paramedic Division, investing in their training and care delivery has the potential for significant positive impact on the citizens of Genesee County. We propose a comprehensive package of physician-lead quality assurance and improvement. (See attached Proposal for full objective, proposal, key benefits and implementation plan*)
DISCUSSION:
Key Benefits of this service agreement would include but not be limited to the following: Ongoing continuity of training, Team-based case review, Quality improvement, Direct training, Improved care for the population of Genesee County and Opportunities (See attached Proposal for full objective, proposal, key benefits and implementation plan*)
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