2010 NAEMT Committees

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• Advocacy Committee

   

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in developing and promoting the passage of legislation in support of the EMS profession, and advancing the key issues that impact EMS providers. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Monitor federal legislative initiatives and alert the Board to any action that the association may need to take in support for or against any particular piece of legislation.
  • Work in close cooperation with Advocates for EMS to promote its legislative agenda.
  • Participate in lobbying efforts in Washington, D.C. as needed.
  • Prepare position statements and comments on proposed legislation or regulation for review and approval by the Board.
  • Recommend to the Board new approaches or specific tactics to move the association’s positions forward.
  
  Committee chair: Jerry Johnston

  
  Committee members:  Kurt Krumperman, Jennifer Frenette, Connie Meyer, Jules Scadden, Jim Slattery, Nathan Williams, Gary Wingrove, Bruce Kaufman
  

• AMLS Committee

   

  This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the ongoing implementation of the Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.
  
  Committee chair: Linda Abrahamson

   

  Rosemary Adam, Annette Bellows, Brad Pierson, Jeff Messerole

   

  Medical Director: Vince Mosesso, MD 

  Associate Medical Director: David Hirsch, MD

• Candidacy and Elections Committee

  
  This committee shall ensure compliance with all provisions in the NAEMT Bylaws and in NAEMT operational policy concerning the candidacy and election process for directors and officers. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Verifying the accuracy of all candidacy statements and supporting documents submitted to NAEMT as part of the candidacy process, including certification and endorsements. The committee shall provide the final slate of verified candidates to the Executive Director, with a copy to the President, no later than 3 weeks prior to the commencement of voting.
  • Monitoring all online forums established by NAEMT for the purpose of providing members with direct access to candidates to ask questions and share thoughts and concerns. If the committee identifies any false or misleading information presented by a candidate during an online discussion, the committee chair shall notify the candidate and request a retraction of the information in question
  • Investigating any reported issues regarding a candidate or the candidacy process. A report on the results of the committee’s investigation shall be provided to the President for review and action, as needed.

   

  Committee Chair:  Connie Meyer
  

  
  Committee Members:  Rod Barrett, Ken Bouvier, Joe Covelli, Dennis Wilham

  
  
  

• Education Committee

   

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in identifying and developing new educational content for EMS practitioners and ensuring that NAEMT’s education meets industry standards and is in compliance with all industry regulation. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Monitor requirements and trends in EMS education, certification, re-certification, and standards to ensure that NAEMT education is in compliance with all requirements and meets the continuing education needs of EMS practitioners;
  • Recommend new courses or course content, as needed.
  • Determine when there is a need for application or renewal of education program accreditation.
  
  Committee chair: K.C. Jones

   

  Committee members: Heather Davis, Baxter Larmon, David Page, Dan Batsie, Bob Loftus, Sue Jacobus, Will Chapleau, Linda Abrahamson, Chris Cebollero, Glenn Luedtke

• EMS Safety Course Committee

  This committee is responsible for the development and oversight of NAEMT's new course on EMS safety in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.

   

  Committee Chair:  Glenn Luedtke

  
  

  Committee Members:  Bruce Evans, Mike Szczygiel, Michael Shelton, Taz Meyer, Scott Sholes, Charlene Cobb

  
  

• EPC Committee

   

  This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the ongoing implementation of the Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures. 
  
  Committee chair: Chris Cebollero
  
  Committee members:  Linda Bell, Chad McIntyre, Lisa Bennett, TJ Bishop
  
  Medical Director: Lou Romig

• Finance Committee

   

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in managing the funds of the association. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Review the budget developed by the staff and the Treasurer to ensure that it is balanced, is in compliance with the financial policies of the association, and addresses its mission and strategic goals.
  • Review all insurance coverage held by the association to ensure that the association and its leaders are adequately protected.
  • Review the association’s investments to ensure that such investments are in compliance with the investment policies of the association and are working to achieve its investment objectives.
  
  Committee chair: Rick Ellis
  
  Committee members: Bubba Bell, Will Chapleau, Don Lundy, David Morando

• Health and Safety Committee

   

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in identifying health and safety issues that impact the EMS workforce and resources to assist EMS practitioners to enhance their workplace health and safety. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Monitor the EMS community on a regular basis for trends in health and safety issues, and bring to the attention of the Board any issues that may warrant action by the association.
  • Identify best practices in addressing EMS health and safety issues and share them with the institutions that employ EMS providers.
  • Identify informational and educational resources to help EMS systems and EMS practitioners create and maintain healthy and safe work environments.
  
  Committee chair: Don Lundy

   

  Committee members:  Patrick Connell, Mark Heath, Jim Slattery, Mike Szczygiel, Rick Moyle, David Bradley, Ron Thackery

• Membership Committee

   

  This committee assists the Board of Directors in increasing the number of association members and ensuring that members receive high quality benefits and services that are relevant and of value to EMS practitioners. Responsibilities include:
  
  • Review the current package of member benefits and services on a regular basis and recommend additions or changes, as needed.
  • Review the association’s membership statistics on a regular basis and note any significant changes or trends.
  • Work with the staff to develop an outreach strategy to increase the number of active members.
  • Work with the staff to identify the best methods for marketing membership to EMS practitioners.
  
  Committee chair:  Aimee Binning

   

  Committee members:  Joe Covelli, Bruce Beins, Charlene Donahue, Rick Ellis

• PHTLS Committee

   

  This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing the ongoing implementation of the Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) education program in accordance with the NAEMT bylaws and education program policies and procedures.
  
  Committee chair:  Will Chapleau

   

  Committee members: Dr. Norman McSwain, Dr. Jeffrey Guy, Dr. Peter Pons, Greg Chapman, Steve Mercer, Dr. Frank Butler, Dennis Rowe, Craig Jacobus, Augie Bamonti, Michael Hunter, Mark Lueder