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Oconee EMS names medical director and approves pharmacy provider
Summary
The board approved a medical director agreement recommending Dr. Brendan Hawthorne of Piedmont Athens and authorized a pharmacy agreement with a Bogart vendor (transcript shows Adorex/Add RX) to meet Department of Public Health EMS requirements.
Oconee County commissioners approved a medical director agreement for Oconee EMS and a pharmacy provider agreement required by the state Department of Public Health.
New EMS Director Jaren Queen recommended Dr. Brendan Hawthorne, a board-certified emergency physician with Piedmont Athens, as the medical director; the board approved the recommendation by voice vote. The presenter said Dr. Hawthorne meets Department of Public Health and EMS Division requirements for medical direction.
County staff also presented a required pharmacy agreement for EMS operations and recommended a local Bogart pharmacy; the transcript shows inconsistent spelling ("Add RX" and "Adorex"). Commissioners approved the pharmacy agreement and noted the vendor cost will vary based on usage.
The agreements will be executed once the medical director and vendor finalize required signatures and documentation; the medical director will sign the pharmacy agreement as required by state rules.
