02.22.1980 AB MinutesMEETING OF THE KENNEDALE AMBULANCE BOARD
February 22, 1980
The Kennedale Ambulance Board convened at 12:00 noon,
February 22, 1980, in the Community Center for a scheduled
meeting. Present at the meeting were Dr. William Harris,
Chairman, George Lyon, Vice Chairman, Board member.
James Smith, Council member Mayor Steve Radakovich and
Staff member Mel Justice.
The minutes of the February 8, 1980 meeting were accepted
as presented,
Mayor Fadakovich reported that Anadite Corporation had
authorized the sum of $200.00 per month to be added to
their water bill for ambulance membership for a two
month period and that Anadite would contact the City
further on additional monies.
A letter was read by Steve Radakovich concerning the
conduct of Rick Cain on an ambulance call at Anadite.
The Chairman asked James Smith what action he had
taken on this matter and Mr. Smith made a report as
to action he deemed desirable. The board was in agre-
ement with Mr. Smith's action of a 6 months suspension
from doing ambulance service duties for Mr. Cain.
James Smith reported that Glen Long had informed him the
Chamber of Commerce of Kennedale will purchase caps for
the board and ambulance volunteers.
Mel Justice reported the ambulance patches had been ordered
and should be delivered in approximately three weeks.
George Lyon reported he had made necessary arrangements
for a radio and needed a City purchase order. Mr. Justice
stated he would issue a purchase order immediately.
James Smith reported the need for neck braces or collars
in the ambulance and Dr. Harris stated he felt he had one
which could be used and would donate it for use in the
ambulance.
The board discussed the need for a policy outlining who
was in charge of patient care in the ambulance. The con-
sensus of the board was that any medically professional
qualified person was to be in charge with the most highly
qualified, i.e, Doctor, Registered Nurse, Licensed Voca-
tional Nurse, and then lesser qualified, person would be
in charge of the patient. In the case of two equally
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qualified persons, the attendant in the back of the
ambulance would be in charge of the patient and the
driver in charge of the ambulance.
A report on additional medical supplies purchased for
the ambulance was given by Mel Justice.
The Chairman called the next meeting of the board at
12 :00 noon at the Community Center on March 14, 1980.
The board adjourned at 1:30 P.M.
Mel Just
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Staff
Dr. William Harris
Chairman