2004/12/29 Council Agenda Packet

t PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 2004, by and between the City of Everett, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City," and Ron Brown, M.D., a licensed physician, hereinafter referred to as "Director." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City maintains an emergency medical services program; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide that program a Medical Program Director for certain duties as provided below; and WHEREAS, Director has special expertise in the area of emergency medical services; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties herein do mutually agree as follows: 1. ENGAGEMENT The City hereby agrees to engage the Director as the City of Everett Medical Program Director and the Director hereby agrees to provide the services described in this Agreement subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 2. DESCRIPTION OF DIRECTOR'S DUTIES The Director hereby agrees to do the following: A. To provide medical control of and establish medical policy for the Emergency Medical Services system which includes First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic services provided by the City's Fire Department under the direction of the City's Fire Chief. B. To supervise and help implement continuing medical education with the specific goal being to maintain appropriate skill levels for First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedics. C. To provide a minimum of 84 hours of paramedic category one continuing medical education for on-duty personnel within the City. This education will be provided directly by the Director or by other qualified individuals acceptable to the City's Fire Chief. Additional costs for other individuals shall be the responsibility of the Director, if any occur. D. To supervise and assist in maintaining an ongoing First Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic recertification program.