R14-036 RESOLUTION R14- 03(0
3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
4 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AND G4S SECURE
SOLUTIONS (USA), INC., TO ENSURE THAT ALS FIRST
RESPONDERS WORKING IN HUNTERS RUN
t 1 UNDERSTAND THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the attached Memorandum of Understanding will ensure that ALS
First Responders working in the City of Boynton Beach community of Hunter's Run
understand their roles and responsibilities and clearly establish the City of Boynton Beach as
the final authority over EMS patient care and transport as provided by the current Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) issued by Palm Beach County; and
IIC WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding satisfies the requirements of Palm
1(i Beach County Ordinance 2010 -056, Section 13- 20(d)(2), for G4S Secure Solutions, (USA)
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity COPCN • and
Inc., Ce y ( ),
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of staff, the City Commission has determined
• that it is in the best interests of the residents of the City to approve and authorize the City
Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Boynton Beach
• and G4S Secure Solutions, (USA) Inc.
; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
. THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption
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1 hereof.
2 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida does
3 hereby approve and authorize the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
4 between the City of Boynton Beach and G4S Secure Solutions, (USA) Inc, a copy of the
5 Memorandum of Understanding is attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
6 Section 3. This Resolution will become effective immediately upon passage.
7 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6 day of May, 2014.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Memorandum of Understanding
Between
The City of Boynton Beach Fire - Rescue and G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc.
This Understanding has been mutually entered into by and between the City of Boynton Beach Fire -
Rescue, hereinafter referred to as "Fire- Rescue" and G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., hereinafter
referred to as "G45" for the purpose of defining protocols for dispatch, the roles and responsibilities of
all first responder personnel at an emergency scene and for documentation required relative to patient
care rendered pursuant to Florida Administrative Code 64J -2 within the Hunter's Run Gated Community
of Boynton Beach, Florida.
ALS First Responder Minimum Qualifications
G4S Paramedics shall be appropriately licensed and certified by the State of Florida and will meet all
prescribed qualifications and educational requirements as set forth in Chapter 401, Florida Statutes and
Florida Administrative Code 64J -2 for State of Florida certified paramedics
First Responder Roles and Responsibilities
The intention of this Section is to identify the G4S responsibility to both patients and to Fire- Rescue.
Fire- Rescue shall have final authority over all transfer of patient care and subsequent transport, if
deemed necessary.
1 Upon arrival at an emergency scene, G4S' personnel will immediately assess the scene for safety and
will determine the feasibility to enter the scene based on that assessment. If the scene is determined to
be unsafe, G4S personnel will retreat to a safe location, specifically one that allows a visualization of the
emergency scene. G4S will notify all responding units of the situation at the scene and will additionally
request applicable law enforcement support
2. Upon direct patient contact, G4S will begin an immediate patient assessment and initiate care of any
sick or injured person in accordance with approved medical protocols. All care provided will be in
accordance with the minimum standard pre - hospital treatment protocols approved and adopted by
Fire - Rescue and as provided to G4S by Fire- Rescue.G4S personnel will adhere to all local, state, and
federal laws and regulations related to worker safety, inclusive of an infection control plan.
3. G4S will function only as a Secondary; Non - Transport Advanced Life Support First Responder service
through use of state licensed Paramedics and will carry a full set of Advanced Life Support equipment as
required by Chapter 401, Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code 641 -2 for a registered Non -
Transport Advance Life Support vehicle. This service will only be provided within the confines of the
Hunter's Run Community in accordance with the issued Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
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4. Decisions concerning the treatment and transport of all emergency medical patients shall remain the
sole authority and responsibility of Boynton Beach Fire - Rescue.
911 Dispatch Protocols
1. The City of Boynton Beach Communications Department shall be the primary public safety answering
point for all emergency medical assistance required within the Hunter's Run Community. The City of
Boynton Beach Communications Department will be the responsible party for dispatch of Fire- Rescue
units. G4S agrees to advertise ONLY the use of 911 for the reporting of fire or medical emergencies and
will discourage direct resident contact of G4S personnel prior to using the 911 system. No other
established number will be advertised to the residents of Hunter's Run for the purpose of reporting a
fire or medical related emergency.
Documentation of Patient Care Rendered by G4S
1. G4S will produce written documentation of pertinent medical information (vital signs), chief medical
complaint, age and gender of patient, initial assessment findings, initial interventions, and by whom
with appropriate time references for each patient care is rendered to. G4S will provide this information
verbally to Fire - Rescue upon arrival and no later than Fire - Rescue's departure from the scene
2. G4S will maintain all completed medical reports and will provide required quarterly documentation to
the State of Florida Bureau of EMS in the appropriate reporting format, currently Form DH -1304 EMS
Aggregate Prehospital Report and Provider Profile Information Form. Additionally, all medical reports
will have been reviewed by G4S' Medical Director Dr. Michael Seth Weinblatt for content, clarity, and
proficiency prior to the quarterly submission of Form DH -1304. G4S agrees to conduct Quality
Management reviews with Fire - rescue as needed to ensure quality assurance compliance with Florida
Statute 401 and Florida Administrative Code 64J -2. GS4 shall adhere to all HIPAA regulations and
maintain compliance
Infectious Disease Exposure Notification
If a potential or actual exposure to infectious disease occurs during a service response call within the
Hunter's Run Community, Fire - Rescue shall notify G4S as soon as Fire - Rescue has confirmed as much
with the receiving hospital patient was transported to. Should G4S become aware of a potential or
actual exposure incident that involves responding G4S personnel, G4S shall notify Fire- Rescue
immediately Each agency will be responsible for providing care to its' own personnel in the event of
exposure.
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Authorization
This Memorandum of Understanding may be amended by mutual agreement of Boynton Beach Fire -
Rescue and G4S. This Memorandum of Understanding must be officially filed with the Bureau of
Emergency Medical Services, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C -18, Tallahassee,
Florida 32399 -1738 and with Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Public
Safety, Division of Emergency Management, 20 South Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415-
3130, Said filings must be in accordance with Florida Administrative Code, Specific Authority F.S.S.
401.435.
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Lori LaVerriere
City Manager
City of Boynton Beach
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G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. City of Boynton Beach Fire - Rescue
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Michael Seth WeinLWtt, MD
Medical Director
G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. APPROVED - R r: FOR ,/
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CITY ATTORNEY
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"DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE"
January 17, 2014
Palm Beach County
Department of Emergency Management
20 S. Military Trail
West Palm Beach, Florida
To Whom it May Concern,
The Hunters Run Property Owners' Association, Inc. has engaged in a security services
agreement with G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc., with an effective date of August 31, 2013.
G4S Secure Solutions has presented an Advanced Life Support Service, Non - Transport, to the
Hunters Run POA Board of Directors for the purposes of improving response time to critical and
non - critical medical incidents.
As a result of this presentation, the Hunters Run POA Board of Directors has decided that we
wish to pursue a contractual Paramedic ALS service with G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. for
the Hunters Run community. Please proceed with the application approval necessary to fulfil this
request. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
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Harvey wman, President
Hunters Run Property Owners Association, Inc,
3500 Clubhouse Lane, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436 -6002
Telephone: (561) 737 -2582 • Fax: (56 t) 369 -3990 • www.huntersrun.net
STATE OF FLORIDA 3773
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
BUREAU OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL OVERSIGHT
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT LICENSE
This is to certify that G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC. DBA G4S
Name of Provider
951 BROKEN SOUND PARKWAY NW, BOCA RATON, FL 33487
Address
has complied with Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64J -1, Florida Administrative Code, and is authorized to operate as an
Advanced Life Support Service subject to any and all limitations specified in the applicable Certificate(s) of Public Convenience and
Necessity for the County(ies) listed below:
ID TRANSPORT &4 NON - TRANSPORT
PALM BEACH
County(ies)
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Emerge 'heal rvic- Administrator
j lorida Department of Health
Date: 02/26/2014 Expires: 03/07/2016
DH Form 1161, March 2013 This certificate shall be posted in the above mentioned establishment
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