CESSA - Region 9 Committee Meeting Approved Minutes 03/18/2024

Community Emergency Services and Support Act (CESSA) Region 9 Advisory Committee

Meeting Minutes -March 18, 2024 - 2:00 PM via Zoom

Meeting Minutes - Approved by Members 05/20/2024

  • Welcome- Dr. Jordan called meeting to order 2:01p
  • Roll Call- Brenda Perez
    • Present: Matthew Jordan, Grace Hong Duffin, Amanda Teachout, Candace Gunby, Christiane Harding, Dalila Alegria, Daphne Sandouka, Janeth Barba, Karen Bush, Kimberly Mebane, Leonetta Rizzi, Matthew Mannino.
  • Open Meetings Act
  • Approval of the February minutes
    • Leonetta Rizzi motioned to approve, Kimberly Mebane seconded.
  • State Updates
    • 2 legislative revisions have been merged into a single bill (House Bill 5377)- extended CESSA deadline to July 2025.
    • Other revision allows someone other than EMS director to be chair/co-chair.
    • May 13th, in-person SAC meeting in Springfield. More info to come.
    • Submitted all recommendations to PowerPhone, waiting to hear back from them
      • Have also met with Priority Dispatch, will meet with APCO soon.
  • Training Plans Overview
    • Need to submit RAC survey back to the Hub.
    • Gathering feedback from RAC members.
      • Dispatch providers are pro new continuing education, but concerned about how productive this will be depending on the size of the dispatch center. May impact staffing.
    • RAC 9 is mostly Priority Dispatch, how does State plan on endorsing so we can move forward with work?
      • Protocols are more stringent than Power Phone.
      • Don't have a timeline yet but anticipate that it will be a lengthier process.
    • State will be providing these training courses.
  • Hyperlocal Level Planning
    • Are we meant to start this process without knowing what we can start working on for Priority Dispatch?
    • Would be a good idea to start, so that PD is ready when the State is ready.
    • Need to solidify PSAPs belonging to RAC 9 and which vendor they use.
    • PD already has a computer integrated system that can integrate into CAD system & daily ops.
      • Have a card system which already has some of what CESSA requires.
    • Dr. Jordan will reach out to some dispatchers to discuss a Hyperlocal Level committee.
    • Grace will pull 590 providers together when EMS is put together.
  • Next Meeting Date: April 15th, 2024
  • Public Comment
  • Adjournment 2:32p
    • Grace Hong Duffin motioned, Dr. Matthew Jordan seconded.