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Drexel Heights authorizes EMS Supporting Services Agreement with St. Mary’s Hospital
Summary
The board authorized the Fire Chief to execute an Emergency Medical Services — Supporting Services Agreement with St. Mary’s Hospital after brief discussion about language in Administrative Exhibit A concerning hospital services and mutual aid coordination; the motion passed 5-0.
The Drexel Heights Fire District Governing Board authorized the Fire Chief to execute an Emergency Medical Services — Supporting Services Agreement with St. Mary’s Hospital.
"Move to authorize the Fire Chief to execute an Emergency Medical Services - Supporting Services Agreement with St. Mary's Hospital," the board motion read; it was moved by Gary Bynum, seconded by James Bertrand, and approved unanimously. Board Member Laura Dailey asked about contract language in Administrative Exhibit A referencing hospital services and coordination of activities related to mutual aid. Fire Chief Douglas Chappell said the district's physician exercises oversight over paramedics and that the disputed language referred largely to training and coordination rather than a change in clinical control. He added that the contract language did not change from the previous contract.
The minutes record authorization but do not include the contract text. The board did not attach additional conditions in the meeting record.
