State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone:
(573)-751-6356
Fax:
(573)-751-6348
Email:
EMSinfo@health.mo.gov
Website:
http://health.mo.gov/safety/ems/index.php
Details on Board or Commission
Authority:
RSMo 190.101
Department:
Health and Senior Services
Mission:
Function:
The State Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services makes recommendations to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department on policies, plans, procedures, and proposed regulations regarding how to improve the statewide emergency medical services system.
SubCommittees:
Pediatrics, Trauma, Legislative, Education, Air Ambulance, Emergency Management, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, Regional EMS Medical Directors, Project Data, Behavioral Health
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings:
10
Location of meetings:
Jefferson City
Duration of meetings:
Council 2 hours; subcommittees 3 hours
Preparation time for meetings:
Council 2 hours; subcommittees 3 hours
Total time commitment:
10 hours per month
Details on Members
Total members:
16
Appointed members:
16
Term length:
4 years
Compensation:
Serve without compensation except that members of the council shall, subject to appropriations, be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses and meeting expenses related to the functions of the council
Member Requirements:
Members must represent appropriate areas of expertise in emergency medical services, including volunteers, professional organizations involved in emergency medical services, emergency medical technicians, EMT-paramedics, registered nurses, firefighters, physicians, hospital administrators, and other health care providers concerned with emergency medical services.
Political Requirements:
no
Geographic Requirements:
no
Senate Consent Required:
Yes
Members
Mr. Ben Chlapek
Member 1
Liberty
Term begins: Apr 25, 2006
Term expires: Jan 5, 2010
Vacant Slot
Member 2
Mr. Wallace Patrick
Member 3
Saint Joseph
Term begins: Mar 18, 2008
Term expires: Jan 5, 2012
Dr. David Tan
Member 4
Ofallon
Term begins: Jan 29, 2004
Term expires: Jan 5, 2008
Vacant Slot
Member 5
Dr. Lynthia Andrews
Member 6
St. Joseph
Term begins: Apr 8, 2008
Term expires: Jan 5, 2011
Mr. Ronald Mark Alexander
Member 7
Marshfield
Term begins: Apr 28, 2005
Term expires: Jan 5, 2008
Ms. Vicki Groce
Member 8
Savannah
Term begins: Jan 15, 2004
Term expires: Jan 5, 2008
Mr. Randall J. Davis
Member 9
Hillsboro
Term begins: Mar 9, 2010
Term expires: Jan 5, 2011
Mr. Wayne E. Sanders
Member 10
St. Charles
Term begins: Mar 3, 2008
Term expires: Jan 5, 2012
Mr. Sam Schneider
Member 11
Lebanon
Term begins: Mar 6, 2006
Term expires: Jan 5, 2010
Mr. Eric S. Latimer
Member 12
Nixa
Term begins: Mar 25, 2010
Term expires: Jan 5, 2013
Ms. Joan Eberhardt
Member 13
St. Louis
Term begins: Feb 24, 2010
Term expires: Jan 5, 2012
Mrs. Helen J. Sandkuhl
Member 14
St. Louis
Term begins: Feb 24, 2010
Term expires: Jan 5, 2012
Ms. Ruby Mehrer
Member 15
Liberty
Term begins: Dec 23, 2003
Term expires: Jan 5, 2008
Mr. David Herman
Member 16
Ballwin
Term begins: Oct 26, 2011
Term expires: Jan 5, 2013