R2022-283 2022-12-12RESOLUTION NO. R2022-283
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, renewing a
contract with Katarzyna (Kasia) Kimmel, MD/ MPH for EMS Medical Director
services, in the estimated amount of $75,480.00, for the period of January 14,
2023 to January 13, 2024.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That certain contract for EMS Medical Director services, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof for all purposes, is hereby authorized.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute and
the City Secretary to attest a contract for EMS Medical Director services.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 12th day of December, A.D., 2022.
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J. KEVIN COLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584
281.997.5850
One City, One Mission, One Fire Department
December 12, 2022
Dr. Katarzyna Kimmel
1801 W. 24th Street, Unit A
Houston, TX 7008
Dear Dr. Kimmel:
Please be advised that the City of Pearland proposes to renew the contract for Medical
Director Services, per the specifications as shown in Exhibit A.
The contract renewal will begin on January 14, 2023 and expire on January 13, 2024. This
renewal will be the first of four (4) one-year options to renew. If you find the stated terms
satisfactory, please sign and include your fee schedule based on the scope of the agreement.
Please note that upon your signature and acceptance, this contract will be subject to City
Council approval – subsequent to Council approval, the Purchasing Division will issue a formal
contract.
If you need any further information, please contact me at (281) 997-5848.
Sincerely,
Erika Weakley
City of Pearland
Business Administrator
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ACCEPTED: DATE:
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PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584
281.997.5850
One City, One Mission, One Fire Department
Exhibit A
SCOPE OF CONTRACT/AGREEMENT
The Medical Director will provide sufficient medical expertise and supervision to meet the state
law requirements of an "off-line Medical Director". The Medical Director will be responsible for
providing City of Pearland's Fire Department personnel with the medical supervision and
licensed physician control statutorily required for their performance of intravenous administration
of emergency resuscitative drugs, the performance of sophisticated technical emergency and
basic life support procedures as well as intravenous catheterizations, electrical defibrillations
and other invasive procedures.
In addition, the Medical director will:
Establish standing orders and protocols for the issuance of medical service by PFD personnel,
and shall prescribe medication and supplies necessary for the ongoing provision of medical
services by the Pearland Fire Department;
Approve the level of pre-hospital care which may be rendered locally by each of the personnel
employed by PFD under the medical director's supervision, regardless of the level of state
certification or licensure, before the certificate or licensee is permitted to provide such care to
the public;
Establish and monitor compliance with field performance guidelines for PFD personnel.
Note: The Medical Director will have the ability to respond to incidents riding with an on duty
supervisor or ambulance. There is no expectation that the Medical Director independently
respond to emergency incidents;
Establish and monitor compliance with training guidelines which meet or exceed the minimum
standards set forth in the Texas Department of State Health Services EMS regulations;
Develop, implement, and revise protocols and/or standing delegation orders, if appropriate,
governing prehospital care and medical aspects of patient triage, transport, transfer, dispatch,
extrication, rescue, and radiotelephone-telemetry communication by PFD;
Direct an effective system audit and quality assurance program;
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PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584
281.997.5850
One City, One Mission, One Fire Department
Determine standards and objectives for all medically related aspects of operation of PFD
operations including the inspection, evaluation, and approval of the system's performance
specifications;
Function as the primary liaison between the PFD administration and the local medical
community, ascertaining and being responsive to the needs of each;
Develop a letter or agreement or contract between the medical director and the PFD
Administration outlining the specific responsibilities and authority of each. The agreement
should describe the process or procedure by which a medical director may withdraw
responsibility for PFD personnel for noncompliance with the Emergency Medical Services Act,
the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 773, the rules adopted in this chapter, and/or accepted
medical standards;
Take or recommend appropriate remedial or corrective measures for PFD personnel, in
conjunction with local administration, which may include, but are not limited to, counseling,
retraining, testing, probation, and/or field preceptorship;
Suspend a certified PFD individual from medical care duties for due cause pending review and
evaluation;
Establish the circumstances under which a patient might not be transported;
Establish the circumstances under which a patient may be transported against his or her will in
accordance with state law, including approval of appropriate procedures, forms, and a review
process;
Establish criteria for selection of a patient's destination;
Develop and implement a comprehensive mechanism for management of patient care incidents,
including patient complaints, allegations of substandard care, and deviations from established
protocols and patient care standards;
Shall submit a detailed report to PFD Administration quarterly. This report will include a listing of
his/her activities relative to their compliance to responsibilities of this position;
Shall promote EMS research and evidence based quality improvement;
Shall be familiar with the concepts of a mobile community healthcare program.
Medical malpractice insurance must be active at least 7 days prior to the actual commencement
of work.
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PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584
281.997.5850
One City, One Mission, One Fire Department
Copies of license/certifications must be provided to City with signed contract.
a.License to practice medicine in the state of Texas (MD or DO)
b.License to prescribe and administer Schedule 11-V controlled substances
c.Board certification in Emergency Medicine
d.Confirmation of Texas Medical Director Course
Office space may be shared/swing space; access to a computer and desk phone to be provided
along with central secured filing space.
Establish on-call/backup for when out of the country/vacation.
Hours per Month 60, Goal of 15 hours per Week
a.Minimum Hours Required Per Week 6, with balance to be made up other
weeks of the weeks of month if needed.
b.Four weeks of time off per year
Tracking/log of time, in a mutually agreeable format, to be provided to City at the end of each
month.
The Medical Director will have the ability to respond to incidents as needed. Transportation will
be provided via City of Pearland Fire Department personnel, such with a supervisor, ambulance,
and/or fire apparatus.
a.When on scene, Medical Director must adhere to Fire Department Policies for
protective equipment/hygiene.
b.The Medical Director will not independently respond to emergency incidents.
Input/attendance is required at Protocol Meetings.
Responses/acknowledgement to internal inquires must be received within 72hours.
Employment status for Fire Department employees will be the responsibility of City of Pearland
Fire Administration.
Invoices will be submitted monthly, in arrears.
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PEARLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Texas 77584
281.997.5850
One City, One Mission, One Fire Department
SCHEDULE
The EMS Medical Director will work an estimated 15 hours per week and 48 weeks annually at
the Fire Department facilities. Weekly hours estimated as hours can move between weeks if
needed for training or other purposes.
The Medical Director must meet the following qualifications:
a.Current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas (MD or DO);
b.Licensed by DEA and Texas DPS to prescribe and administer Schedule 11-
Vcontrolled substances;
c.Must have primary specialty in Emergency Medicine;
d.Must have or be eligible for board certification in Emergency Medicine by the
American Board of Emergency Medicine; American Board of Emergency
Medicine Board certification in EMS subspecialty preferred.
e.Minimum 1 year experience as an EMS Medical Director, Assistant Medical
Director, or EMS Fellow;
f.Must be able to provide a schedule of office hours held at Pearland Fire
Department facilities;
g.Hold Texas Medical Malpractice Insurance;
h.Residence or office in Pearland preferred.
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