NASEMSO Outreach
NASEMSO Liaison Representatives
Alphabetical Index by Name of Organization:
A | B-C | D-F | H-M | N | O-Z
O
Open Source EMS Initiative (OSEMSI)
Kevin McGinnis
k.mcginnis@adelphia.net
P
Prehospital Emergency Care Editorial Board
Dia Gainor
gainord@idhw.state.id.us
Jerry Kyle
jerrykyle@wvdhhr.org
Peter Taillac
ptaillac@utah.gov
Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST)
Kevin McGinnis
k.mcginnis@adelphia.net
Kevin McGinnis, representing NASEMSO, was elected Vice Chairman of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) in Oct. 2007. Among the short-term goals for the PSST is the preparation of a Statement of Requirements (SOR) defining the public safety network for interested commercial partners. The SOR is planned to be released in advance of the 700 MHz auction short form application deadline. This document will serve as a general blueprint for the construction, operation and cost of the public safety network. Its purpose is to ensure potential 700 MHz D Block bidders are appropriately informed before the spectrum auction begins on Jan. 16, 2008. Following requirements provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its Second Report & Order on the 700 MHz band released on Aug. 10, 2007, and its Sept. 24, 2007, Order on Reconsideration, the PSST is also now preparing its application to the FCC for the position of national Public Safety Broadband Licensee (PSBL).The PSST Board of Directors is comprised of representatives of the following organizations: the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO); the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International (APCO); the Forestry Conservation Communications Association (FCCA); the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC); the International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA); the National Association of State Emergency Medical Services Officials (NASEMSO); the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA). In addition to these organizations, the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the National Governors Association (NGA) have been invited to name representatives to the Board, and the FCC will be appointing four separate organizations as part of the board of the PSST. More details here.
Q
Quarantine and Border Health Training Workgroup
Leslee Stein-Spencer, RN
LesleeSS@aol.com
R
Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) Advisory Board
Nora Jean Miles (AR) (state EMS training coordinator)
norajean.miles@arkansas.gov
The nation’s rural emergency responders face unique challenges when compared to their urban counterparts. In recognizing the need for consistent, quality training which addresses those challenges, Congress and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC or the Consortium) to develop and deliver relevant all-hazards training in support of rural homeland security requirements. NASEMSO is represented on the RDPC Advisory Board. The RPDC point of contact is Project Administrator Leah Baldwin, 859-622-6861.
S
SAFECOM Executive Committee
Kevin McGinnis
k.mcginnis@adelphia.net
Shawn Rogers (Alt.)
shawnr@health.ok.gov
The Society of Chest Pain Centers EMS Task
Force
Drexdal Pratt (NC)
Drexdal.Pratt@ncmail.net
Bob Bass M.D. (MD)
rbass@miemss.org
The Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) is a non-profit international society that bridges cardiology, emergency medicine and other professions focused upon improving care for patients with acute coronary syndromes and acute heart failure. The SCPC has commissioned an EMS Task Force with the specific objective of promoting good prehospital care of patients with ACS. The e-mail discussions thus far have included: working with state medical directors to improve state protocols (raise the bar across the country); working with CMS to improve reimbursement for assessing chest pain patients (12 leads to rule out STEMI coded at the ALS 2 Level); reviewing EMD protocol supporting the inclusion of ASA (currently an option); and developing a "STEMI Credentialing" for paramedics, ER nurses, etc. The intent is that if a paramedic is credentialed, the recognized STEMI receiving hospitals would "activate" the cath lab and cardiologist based on the paramedic's "read" of the EKG and clinical condition of the patient.
State & Territorial Injury Prevention Directors Association (STIPDA)
Shawn Rogers
shawnr@health.ok.gov
The State and Territorial Injury Prevention Directors Association (STIPDA) is a national non-profit 501(c)3 organization of professionals committed to strengthening the ability of state, territorial and local health departments to reduce death and disability associated with injury and violence.
To advance this mission, STIPDA engages in activities to: increase awareness of injury including violence as a public health problem; provide injury and violence prevention and control education, training, and professional development for those within the injury and violence prevention field; enhance the capacity of public health agencies to conduct injury and violence prevention programs; and support public health policies designed to advance injury and violence prevention.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation
Bob Bass
rbass@miemss.org
The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation is a national nonprofit information clearinghouse that focuses on reducing death and disability from sudden cardiac arrest, through increasing awareness and influencing attitudes and behaviors among the public and healthcare professionals.
U
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Svcs. Expert Mtg.
Joe Schmider
jschmider@state.pa.us
The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services is the U.S. government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.
W
Wireless 9-1-1 Steering Council for DOT
Kevin McGinnis
k.mcginnis@adelphia.net