Legislation Details

File #: 26-1786    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/26/2026 Final action: 5/26/2026
Title: Agreement/ DeSoto County Medical Director
Attachments: 1. Medical Director 2025-2027

 

Consent Agenda                      Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

Regular Business                      3:00 pm

Public Hearing                     Agreement

 

DEPARTMENT:                       Public Safety

SUBMITTED BY:                     Jamie Howell                      

PRESENTED BY:                     Chad Jorgensen

 

 

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Agreement/ DeSoto County Medical Director

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REQUESTED MOTION:

Renew the Medical Director’s Agreement with DeSoto County Fire Rescue

 

SUMMARY:

The Medical Director oversees protocols and establishes a quality assurance program. The Medical Director must perform duties including advising, consulting, training, counseling, and overseeing services, including appropriate quality assurance but not including administrative and managerial functions. Dr. O’Leary’s current agreement with DeSoto County expires on September 30th, 2027.

 

BACKGROUND:

According to Florida Chapter 401.265, each basic life support transportation service or advanced life support service must employ or contract with a medical director.

 

FUNDS:

Budget Amount: $ 25,000

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