Agenda Item Wording:
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Fire Department Medical Director Contract - Authorize the City Manager to enter into a medical director services contract with Chadi Kahwaji Incorporated for not to exceed $42,000 annually for one year, with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year terms for a total of 5 years.
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Deadline for Action: 5/5/2025
Submitting Department: Fire Department
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Ryan Munger, EMS Coordinator ryan.munger@visalia.city 713-4261;
Crissy Balderama, Sr. Administrative Analyst crissy.balderama@visalia.city 713-4513;
Dan Griswold, Fire Chief dan.griswold@visalia.city 713-4220
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a medical director services contract with Chadi Kahwaji Incorporated for not to exceed $42,000 annually for one year, with the option to renew for 4 additional one-year terms for a total of 5 years, per request for proposal (RFP) 23-24-26.
Background Discussion:
Advanced Life Support (ALS) fire departments and private emergency medical service (EMS) agencies are required to have a medical director for medical treatment oversight and to be able to purchase and administer narcotic medications as required in their paramedic protocols. Additionally, the medical director is essential to ensure agencies are providing effective prehospital emergency medical care through confirming current, evidence-based best practices are utilized, incorporating continuous quality improvement, and prioritizing provider health and safety measures. The key deliverables of this contract are specified as follows:
1. Medical Leadership & Oversight
a. Provide strategic medical leadership for the City's EMS program.
b. Ensure that emergency medical practices align with industry's best practices and evidence-based medicine.
c. Work closely with the EMS Coordinator to implement department goals.
d. Participate in key EMS-...
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