HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 68-82 - 11/23/1982 - PARTICIPATE IN NW COMM HOSPITAL RESOLUTION NO. 68-82
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY HOSPITAL MOBILE
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (MICU) SYSTEM
In compliance with the Illinois Department of Public Health Rules and
Regulations and the EMS Act - PA 81-1518, this document is provided to
reaffirm the commitment of the Village of Elk Grove and its Fire Department
to continue participation in the Northwest Community Hospital Mobile Intensive
Care System.
The Elk Grove Village Fire Department provides a municipally funded and
operated Advanced Life Support ambulance service. This service is provided
24 hours of every day and assures that at least two EMT-Ps function at the
scene of all Advanced Life Support calls. This service also provides this
staffing en route to the hospital .
Provision of this service is done on a per need basis without regard
to the patient' s ability to pay. Access to the service is gained primarily
by emergency telephone (439-2121 ) . This number and the service attached to
it is provided to telephone directories, community directories, community
services and allied agencies as the number to call for emergency ambulance
service. The Elk Grove Village Fire Department regularly provides public
information programs to assure public knowledge of service availability and
method of access.
WHEREAS, the Elk Grove Village Fire Department is committed to and
provides response times within the required 4-6 minute optimum. On the
attached map, vehicle locations and coverage areas and times are provided.
Dispatching of these units is provided through NWCDS with a local backup
dispatch at our Station 7. Methods of dispatch, area coverage and mutual
aid backup systems are provided for in standard operating procedures and
appropriate signed agreements (copies attached) .
WHEREAS, Mutual Aid coverage on an ambulance call is requested in one
of our Mobile Intensive Care ambulances is not immediately available for
response. This is in addition to the immediate response of one of our first
response units (fire engine) . Choice of Mutual Aid company requested is
based upon location of the call .
WHEREAS, all ambulances operated by the Elk Grove Village Dire Department
comply with Federal D.O.T. standards (KKK A-1822A) . The equipment, supplies,
drugs and biologics required by the system Standard Drug and Supply list is
maintained in each of two front line ambulances as well as the third backup
unit.
WHEREAS, these vehicles meet design and equpment standards as stated in
KKK A-1822A D.O.T. standards. The requirements for rescue and extrication
capabilities are met by simultaneous response of other Fire Department vehicles.
These vehicles carry a full complement of rescue and extrication equipment and
trained personnel .
WHEREAS, communications equipment has two-way ambulance to hospital
capability. Both mobile and portable radios are UHF 8 channel units utilizing
the IDPH designated channels and tones. In addition, each ambulance has 8
channel UHF capability including NIFERN and Merci frequencies.
WHEREAS, operators receive instruction and continuing education in the
operation and utilization of all radio and communication devices. This
training encludes utilization of proper radio technique, unit identification
and conformance to standard operating procedures.
WHEREAS, the EMT-Paramedic is required to establish communications with
the resource or an associate hospital in order to initiate ALS treatment. In
the event that communication cannot be established EMS personnel are
committed to proceed with system SOP's as developed by the Project Medical
Director. These SOP' s, the provisions of PA-81-1518, IDPH Rules and Regula-
tions and the Northwest Community Hospital MICU System Policy Manual form
the framework and guidelines of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department
commitment to Mobile Intensive Care.
WHEREAS, the Elk Grove Village Fire Department is committed to
fulfilling the reporting and data collection requirements of the system.
This includes filing of the appropriate EMS reports in accordance with
Policy R-3 (system policy) and section 535.54 of IDPH Rules and Regulations.
We will provide monthly data to the resource hospital . The Elk Grove Village
Fire Department also agrees to participate in research studies and data
accumulation as deemed necessary by the Project Medical Director.
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WHEREAS, -Chief Charles B. Henrici is the administrator charged with
responsibility and authority to assure compliance with the commitments and
requirements for participating as a provider in the Northwest Community
Hospital MICU system. His designate for providing maintenance of data
requirements, changes in provider's plans and personnel is Lt. Bernard
fvros-s.
NOW" THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and DuPage, State of
Illinois, to continue participation in the Northwest Community Hospital
Mpbile Intensive Care System.
Section 1 : That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
PASSED this 22nd day of November , 1982.
APPROVED this 22nd day of November , 1982.
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