Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSCo.) - Answers- A diverse group of
representatives of all provider levels (field paramedics, EMTs, city managers, etc.) that
provide recommendations to the Agency and Health Advisory Commission
Prehospital Providers Advisory Committee - Answers- Made of representatives from
each provider agency, hospitals, law enforcement, etc. that
focuses on the logistics and operations of EMS
Medical Directors Advisory Committee (MDAC) - Answers- Comprised of various
physician groups (South Bay Medical Directors Association, provider agency Medical
Directors, etc.) that focus on clinical care issues and integration of patient care
resources
, Multi-Casualty Incident (MCI) Committee - Answers- A diverse group of emergency
service responders who focus on development and implementation of MCI plans and
procedures
Clinical Practice Advisory Committee (CPAC) - Answers- Made of various system
stakeholders (field personnel, physician, nurses, etc.) who provide
recommendations related to the clinical aspects of EMS system. This includes
protocols,
orders, quality assurance and improvement, etc.
Level A Variance i. - Answers- Any incident that results in a threat to public safety,
patient, bystander or responder harm
Level A Variance ii. - Answers- Report immediately to the EMS Duty Chief via County
Communications and submit the EMS System Variance Report (Form #903) to the EMS
Agency within 24 hours
1. Submit copy of PCR and statements of those involved in the incident
Level B Variance i. - Answers- Any incident that does not result in patient harm, but is a
deviation from EMS Agency protocols, policies, and procedures
Level B Variance ii. - Answers- Report to EMS Agency within 5 business days
Level C Variance i. - Answers- Incidents where responders provided outstanding care
and went above and beyond expectations of responders
Level C Variance ii. - Answers- Report within 7 business days
SUH Catchment Zone - Answers- Northern border of SCC to De Anza Blvd in Cupertino
and through the center of Sunnyvale
VMC Catchment Zone i. - Answers- South of De Anza Blvd in Cupertino and south of
Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road to East Remington/Fair Oaks Ave in Sunnyvale
VMC Catchment Zone ii. - Answers- Eastern border is North First Street/Monterey
Highway from San Jose (Alviso) to the southern boundary at the intersection of highway
101 and 85 in SJ
VMC Catchment Zone iii. - Answers- Patients requiring transport from areas south of
101/85 and West of 101 extending to the southernmost border of the county will be
transported to VMC
RSJ Catchment Zone i. - Answers- Extends from all areas east of North First
Street/Monterey Highway (includes Milpitas) to
the southern boundary at the 101/85 intersection in SJ. The northern border is SF Bay
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