Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 08-06-2019
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Approval of and authorization to execute a Medical Director Services Agreement between David Gearhart, D.O. and the City of Broken Arrow for services as the Physician Medical Director for the Fire Department
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Background:
State Statutes mandate all ambulance services licensed in the State of Oklahoma have a Physician Medical Director who oversees the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations. The Medical Director is responsible for establishing the protocols used by EMS personnel who respond to medical emergencies. The Medical Director is also responsible for overseeing a Quality Assurance program to ensure that medical care and dispatching meet the established standards.
David Gearhart, D.O., has served as the Physician Medical Director for the Broken Arrow Fire Department since January 2013, and has provided for tremendous growth and improvement in the level of service the Fire Department provides to the sick and injured within the City of Broken Arrow.
In cooperation with the City of Broken Arrow’s Legal Department, the Fire Department has agreed to renew a contract with Doctor Gearhart, which retains his roles and responsibilities to provide EMS report reviews and to provide feedback to EMS personnel on 15% (approximately 1,200 reports annually) of all EMS calls. It is for these reasons we would recommend retaining Doctor Gearhart under contract for the Fire Department.
Cost: $29,900.00
Funding Source: Fire Sales Tax Fund
Requested By: Jeremy Moore, Fire Chief
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
Attachments: 2019-2020 Medical Director Agreement
Recommendation:
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Approve and authorize execution of a Medical Director Services Agreement between David Gearhart, D.O. and the City of Broken Arrow for services as the Physician Medical Director for the Fire Department
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