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LETTER IN SUPPORT OF HOSPITAL ALS SYSTEM <br />The Board reviewed the following letter from Michael <br />O'Grady, President of Indian River Memorial Hospital, Inc.: <br />INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. <br />Dan K. Richardson <br />Chairman. Board of Directors <br />November 1, 1985 <br />BY HAND DELIVERY <br />Mr. Michael Wright <br />County Administrator <br />1840 - 25th Street <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 <br />Dear Mr. Wright: <br />Michael J. O'Grady, Jr. <br />President <br />In order to expedite progress of the Indian River Memorial <br />Hospital ALS system, it would be helpful to have a letter from <br />county authorities indicating support for the variance we are <br />seeking. <br />State regulations require all ambulances to be ALS equipped <br />and staffed with a paramedic. At this time, such an extensive <br />program would be cost -prohibitive. We plan a dual -response <br />system involving the existing BLS ambulance services, together <br />with hospital paramedics responding in (4) ALS equipped <br />station wagons. It appears that this system would provide the <br />most flexible coverage and would be most compatible with all <br />other agencies involved. <br />We have received letters of endorsement from all EMS agencies <br />in the county, but should also have something in writing to <br />indicate the support we have received from the Board of <br />County Commissioners. <br />Attached is a sample letter which the County Commission may <br />wish to use in creating a letter of their own. <br />Very Truly Yours, <br />. L411 C Lt,& <br />Michael J. ' rady, r. <br />President <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Bowman, the Board unanimously (4-0) <br />authorized the.Chairman to write a tetter of <br />support as requested by Mr. O'Grady. <br />45 <br />005 BOOK <br />6 F'A�E6l1 <br />