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SOP Meeting Minutes - Jan 05
01/26/2005
New Hanover Regional EMS
SOP Meeting
January 21, 2005, 0730
Seagate Fire Department

Staff present: C. Ayers, H. Edwards, T. Giesler, B. Guy, J. Williamson, T. Fleming, J. King,
B. Howard, E. Jernigan, A. Kasulis, J. Meyer, M. Storms, J. Todd, S. Vinson

Administration in attendance: P. Fields, E. Woodard (1/4 credit), S. Goodyear

Meyer: Discussed the list of items that were approved to be submitted for the HRSA grant. The total cost of the supplies are in excess of $27,000.

Meyer: Participated in a teleconference with all of the SMAT in the state, on January 18, 2005. Discussed the implementation of subcommittees to perform tasks as needed.

Fields: There is a requirement for two individuals to attend mental health training for the SMAT. We also need to formulate a plan to include school nurses in the team and training.

Meyer: (1) There is a requirement for the team to participate in a biological exercise, this will more than likely occur in the next few months. (2) Pediatric supplies, diapers, gowns etc., will need to be acquired and placed on EMS 400 for MCI. (3) The medication stockpile that is assigned to the SMAT has been approved. Delivery will be determined after a location for storage has been determined.

Giesler: The SOG's are in the final stages of draft, and should be available in the near future.

Ayers: Has a plan to purchase two small toolboxes to house triage supplies on EMS 400 and 401. Approximate cost for each toolbox with triage supplies is $25.00 each. Ayers will check with McCann to see if he has any triage supplies available. Toolboxes can possibly be purchased with petty cash.

Todd: Making progress on the donning and doffing policy and procedures.

Meyer: There\ are hopes to have a meeting with the RRT to discuss SMAT's role in the RRT deployment and function.

Jernigan: For all staff that have completed the ERT training, they should be taking the NIMS training online. The following modules need to be completed: 100-400, 700.

Jernigan: The Port-a-Power is currently out of service. A replacement has been ordered.

Jernigan: Discussed the extrication that he participated in.

Storms: Discussed the extrication that he participated in.

Staff: General discussion was held on the response of Kure and Carolina Beach Fire Departments, they are moving forward.

Jernigan: Reminded everyone that while it is not staffed, it is the responsibility of 500 and/or 55 to secure 503 for beach response.

Fields: Currently 503 is accumulating a lot of mileage, approx 500 in one month alone. Please be mindful of this and use the vehicle as appropriate.

Meeting dismissed, 0835.

Minutes recorded by H. Edwards.

NEXT MEETING: February 18, 2005, at FPFR CME TOPIC: SCBA, Brent Guy.

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