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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />`* 1 <br />�A �1 JANUARY 22,2013 <br />1 P .M. <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />Recognitions and Presentations <br />SUBJECT: <br />EMS - Recognition of EMS Personnel for Successful Cardiac Arrest <br />Resuscitation <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />The Cabarrus County EMS System implemented a new technology, <br />practice and protocol for the management of Cardiac Arrest Victims on <br />April 1, 2012. The system has resulted in delivery of comprehensive pre - <br />hospital cardiac arrest care by EMS providers, first responders, <br />telecommunicators and bystanders. The intervention has yielded positive <br />results in terms of patient outcomes as resuscitation rates have improved. <br />Return of circulation rates have improved to 80% when patients receive <br />bystander CPR, early defibrillation, and advanced life support. The <br />Cabarrus County paramedics and Telecom municators being recognized <br />today represent encounters with patients who were successfully <br />discharged from the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Recognize the performance of Cabarrus County EMS employees in their <br />efforts to save cardiac arrest victims. County Manager Mike Downs will <br />present awards packet to EMS Director David Hampton for <br />distribution. EMS Employees Recognized ( individual award to be <br />presented to employee by EMS Director after Commissioner meeting): <br />Kim Allred, Gerald Anderson, Todd Anderson, Ashley Armstrong, Blake <br />Basinger, Will Cannon, Charles Cardwell, Kara Clarke, Ann Coffey, <br />Andrew Cooper, Tim Crayton, Kristie Davis, Brandon Foutz, Chris <br />Goenner, Scott Hess, Jonathan Hill, Salome Honeycutt, Bill Jamieson, <br />C -3 Page 12 <br />