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CABARRUS COUNTY <br />BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />REGULAR MEETING <br />AGENDA CATEGORY: <br />Consent Agenda <br />FEBRUARY 19, 2018 <br />6:30 P.M. <br />SUBJECT: <br />Emergency Medical Services - Telestroke Project <br />BRIEF SUMMARY: <br />Cabarrus County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proposing the <br />implementation of an innovative first of its kind telestroke project. This <br />project brings EMS providers and patients together with neurologists from <br />the back of an ambulance. The project requires approval of pass through <br />funding in the amount of $120,000 from Carolinas Healthcare System. <br />REQUESTED ACTION: <br />Motion to approve the related budget amendment and the contract <br />between Cabarrus County, Medris and Carolinas Healthcare System; and <br />authorize the County Manager to execute the contract on behalf of <br />Cabarrus County, subject to review or revisions by the County Attorney. <br />EXPECTED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: <br />SUBMITTED BY: <br />Alan Thompson, EMS Director <br />Jimmy Lentz, EMS Assistant Director <br />Justin Brines, EMS Specialty Services Supervisor <br />BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUIRED: <br />Yes <br />COUNTY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS: <br />F-4 Page 55 <br />