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	Record Group Number:	000801
	Series/Collection Number:	.S 2304
	Creator:	Florida. Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
	Title, Dates:	Meeting files, 1983-1997, bulk 1990-1997.
	Amount:	4.5 cubic ft.
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	Organization/Arrangement:	Chronological by meeting date.
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	Biographical/Historical:	The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) is established in Section 401.245, Florida Statutes, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, to serve as the advisory body to the emergency medical services program of the Department of Health (and its predecessor, the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services). The Statute defines the composition of EMSAC and assigns it responsibilities such as: - assisting and making recommendations to the department on proposed legislation or rulemaking regarding emergency medical services - acting as a clearinghouse for information regarding changes in the provision of emergency medical services and trauma care - providing technical support to the department regarding emergency medical services and trauma systems design, required medical and rescue equipment, required drugs and dosages, medical treatment protocols, and emergency medical services personnel education and training requirements - providing a forum for discussing significant issues facing the emergency medical services and trauma care communities - providing a forum for planning the continued development of the state's emergency medical services system through the joint production of the emergency medical services state plan - assisting the department in developing the emergency medical services quality management program, setting program priorities, in providing emergency medical services public education, and in developing the department's injury prevention and control program
	Summary:	This series documents quarterly meetings of EMSAC held around the state to discuss and take action on the broad range of issues within the Council's purview. Each meeting file typically includes issue background materials and reports, minutes of previous meetings, transcribed proceedings, and meeting logistics. Among the many issues discussed at the meetings were: - responsibilities of various emergency medical providers - community education programs - examinations and licensure - quality assurance and standards of care - financing emergency medical services
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	Subject Access Fields:	Florida. Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Florida. Dept. of Health. Public health Florida Medical care Florida Health services. Emergency medical services Florida Medical laws and legislation Florida Minutes. aat Transcripts. aat Reports. aat
	Added Entries	Florida. Dept. of Health and Rehabilitative Services. Florida. Dept. of Health.