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the State Medical Director to oversee all the EMS programs on this Island. The <br />coordination of the transfers is being addressed because it is taxing the 911 <br />service. It is a system problem with the private entity not being able to keep up <br />with the demand and a coordination problem with the physician so transfers do <br />not overburden the 911 system. Clearer guidelines for physicians requesting <br />transfers are necessary. <br />Commissioner Bowles asked whether the Fire Commission could assist. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that any time members of the community voice their <br />concern it adds merit to what the Fire Department communicates. The Fire <br />Commission represents districts. The root of the problem is beyond EMS. The <br />reason why the patient is being transferred is that there is not enough adequate <br />care in every community. <br />Commissioner Bertsch asked whether patient transfers are an issue. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that they are, mainly because they are taxing the 911 <br />resource. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None <br />COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />Budget & Finance (Kudlo) No report. <br />Office Management and Staffing (Bertsch) No report. <br />Rules and Policies (Rosehill) No report. <br />Public Relations (Pomroy) No report. <br />Training and Education (Maedo) No report. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />None <br />PUBLICSTATEMENTS <br />None <br />8 <br /> <br />