Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Don Horsley
Subject: Appointment to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the appointment of Tim Bateman, representing Paramedic, to the Emergency Medical Care Committee, for a term ending March 31, 2021.
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BACKGROUND:
The responsibility of the Emergency Medical Care Committee is to review and report to State Emergency Medical Services Authority and local EMS Agency its observations and recommendations for the emergency medical services system in San Mateo County. The Committee establishes and monitors emergency medical care guidelines, presents recommendations to improve emergency medical care, and establishes and monitors critical emergency medical services provided in San Mateo County.
DISCUSSION:
San Mateo County Emergency Medical Services is requesting appointment of Tim Bateman as Paramedic representative to the EMCC. Mr. Bateman has worked in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for nearly thirty (30) years, and served San Mateo County residents working for American Medical Response in the capacity of Field Supervisors, Paramedic, Field Training Officer, and Training Preceptor.
This appointment contributes to the 2025 Shared Vision statement of a Collaborative Community. Our diverse population works well together to build strong communities, effective government and a prosperous economy, civic engagement - including voting, public service, charitable giving, volunteerism, and participation in public discussions of important issues - is uniformly high among the diverse population of San Mateo County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.