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EMS reports busy month, AMT training and $23,000 opioid grant for drug safes
Summary
County EMS reported a busy month, started an AMT class with 10 students, and said it received a $23,000 opioid grant to purchase drug safes; the EMS director said staff will continue pursuing reimbursement increases at the state level.
The county EMS director told the committee the department had a busy month and began a new Advanced Medical Technician class with 10 students. EMS staff said they will provide progress updates as the course proceeds.
The director reported an opioid grant award of $23,000 that the department plans to spend on drug safes. The EMS director said she participates on a state board and will attend EMS Day on the Hill in Nashville to pursue increased reimbursement for services.
The EMS director also said staff is working with the architect on facility design and requirements. No formal action was taken; the committee accepted the monthly reports and noted response times and election metrics were satisfactory on the record.
