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July 23, 2008
Holly Smith
Community Information Specialist

EMS MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET AUG. 13

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Medical Advisory Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Volusia Room at the Daytona Beach International Airport, 700 Catalina Drive, Daytona Beach.

The group is scheduled to discuss interfacing of EMS services with the emergency department, an influenza immunization agreement with the Volusia County Health Department, transmittal of ECGs by pre-hospital services, and receipt of patient care information by pre-hospital personnel.

The purpose of the Medical Advisory Board is to advise the county medical director and EMS division on EMS system issues, including pre-hospital patient care protocols, research initiatives, hospital emergency department interface issues, and new technologies and clinical procedures.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in the proceedings should request assistance at least two business days before the meeting.

For more information, please contact Tracy Foelker, Volusia County Emergency Medical Services, at (386) 740-5201.

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