2009-278 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE ADULT AND CHILD IMMUNIZATION SERVICES This Memorandum of Agreement ( " MOA" ) is entered into between the State of Florida , Department of Health , Indian River County Health Department (the " Department" ) , and Indian River County Emergency Services District ( " Emergency Services " ) . WHEREAS , there have been reported cases of the H1N1 flu strain in Indian River County ; and WHEREAS , the Department of Health is urging all citizen to get flu vaccinations as a preventative measure against the flu ; and WHEREAS , the Department is in need of additional trained personnel to staff mass vaccination clinics ; and WHEREAS , Emergency Services Paramedics are trained to administer vaccinations and due to their work schedules , and Paramedics could assist the Department in giving vaccinations ; and THEREFORE , THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS : A . The Department Agrees : 1 ) to provide training for the Adult & Child Immunization Services to Emergency Services Paramedics ; 2 ) to provide public health nurses who will assist in organizing vaccination services to the population , and who will do problem solving and answer technical medical questions raised by persons seeking vaccinations as needed by telephone or in person ; and 3 ) to provide a list to the Director of Emergency Services of those Paramedics who have successfully passed the Adult and Child Immunization Training . 4 ) that as OPS Employees , paramedics will become agents of the state and are covered under 768 . 28 of Florida Statutes . In addition , once the U . S . Department of Health and Human Services issues the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness ( PREP ) Act , liability protection will be to groups and individuals involved in the administration of the vaccine . The PREP Act authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services ( " Secretary " ) to issue a declaration ( " PREP Act declaration " ) that provides immunity from tort liability ( except for willful misconduct ) for claims of loss caused , arising out of , relating to , or resulting from administration or use of countermeasures to diseases , threats and conditions determined by the Secretary to constitute a present , or credible risk of a future public health emergency to entities and individuals involved in the development , manufacture , testing , distribution , administration , and use of such countermeasures . B . Fire Rescue Agrees : 1 ) to permit Paramedics to provide Adult and Child Immunization Services in accordance with Department guidelines , and each assigned paramedic shall have successfully completed and passed the Department ' s Adult and Child Immunization Training , 2 ) to properly record and maintain confidentiality of all patient data , files , and records , as required by the Department and HIPAA ; 3 ) to be responsible for proper storage and handling of the vaccine .