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Approve and authorize the Director of Health, the Assistant Director of Health, or the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Director to execute a Designation Agreement for Trauma Center Services between the Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and Natividad for a period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Health, the Assistant Director of Health, or the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency Director to execute a Designation Agreement for Trauma Center Services between the Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and Natividad for a period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Health Department seeks authorization to execute a Designation Agreement for Trauma Center Services between the Monterey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and Natividad for a period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026.
The Health Department's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Bureau is designated by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors as the local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA), pursuant to California Health and Safety Code, Section 1797.200. The EMS Agency is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the local EMS system throughout Monterey County. Natividad has been designated as an adult Level II Trauma Center. Natividad Medical Center's obligations are defined by the provisions of California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 7, ?100236 - 100266 applicable to trauma centers, as well as EMS Agency Policies and Procedures, the Trauma Plan, and the EMS Plan.
While normally individual departments within the County would not sign an agreement between them, the Designation Agreement for Trauma Services between the Local EMS Agency and the Trauma Center establishes the responsibilities of the EMS Agency and the Trauma Center pursuant to the requirements of Cali...
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