THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL EXAMINER AND TRAUMA SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.
Chapter 3½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances identifies the process to which every person, firm, corporation, or association must adhere to that provides or wishes to provide emergency medical services within Broward County, Florida.
The Trauma Management Agency, a subsection of the Office of Medical Examiner and Trauma Services, acts as the designee of the County Administrator for the purpose of reviewing and processing of applications for Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN), including Class 1 - ALS Rescue services. The application process and monitoring of certified agencies are further promulgated through the rules and regulations set forth in Chapter 3½ of the Broward County Code and Chapter 33, Part II, Medical Transportation Rules and Regulations, of the Broward County Administrative Code.
The Trauma Management Agency has received and reviewed the applications from City of Cooper City, Coral Springs Fire Department, Town of Davie Fire Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, City of Lauderhill Fire Rescue Department, Village of Lazy Lake, City of Lighthouse Point Fire Rescue, North Lauderdale Fire Rescue Department, City of Parkland, Town of Pembroke Park, City of Plantation Fire Department, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Department of EMS, City of Wilton Manors, City of Weston, and City of West Park for a renewal COPCN to provide Class 1 - ALS Rescue services within Broward County, Florida. The Trauma Management Agency has found the above applicants to be in compliance with all County rules and regulations relating to the provision of Class 1- ALS Rescue services. The full application, including exhibits, is maintained by the Trauma Management Agency.
Pursuant to Chapter 3½-15(b), Broward County Code, the Trauma Management Agency has received no complaints concerning the actions of the applicant, and presents this application to the Board for its consideration. |