HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-20 I01F Medical Director Employment AgreementAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2022
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution agreement with Dr. Thomas
Wernimont [Medical Director]
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Employment agreement with Dr. Thomas Wernimont to
continue as the Medical Director for the Waukee Fire Department.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The Fire Chief and Human Resources Director recommend
the approval of the agreement.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
II. Agreement – Medical Director
PREPARED BY:Michelle Lindsay
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2022-
APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH DR. THOMAS WERNIMONT
[MEDICAL DIRECTOR]
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, state regulations require local emergency medical service providers to procure a
medical director; AND,
WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas Wernimont has agreed to continue as the Waukee Fire Department
EMS Medical Director; AND,
WHEREAS, The Fire Chief and Human Resources Director have reviewed and approved the
agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on
this 20th day of June 2022, that it hereby approves the agreement with Dr. Thomas Wernimont to
be the Medical Director for the Waukee Fire Department.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair
Waukee Fire Department Phone: 515-978-7998
1300 SE L.A. Grant Parkway FAX: 515-987-5473
Waukee, IA 50263
June 21, 2022
The medical director shall be responsible for providing appropriate medical direction and overall
supervision of the medical aspects of the Emergency Medical Services Department.
The medical director's duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the development and approval of protocols to be used by the service program
Monitor and evaluate the activities of the service program and individual personal performance.
Be available for individual evaluation and consultation to service personnel as needed.
Perform or appoint a designee to oversee/complete medical audits as required.
Ensure maintenance of skills of service program personnel.
Review and approve required equipment and supplies stocked in the City's ambulances.
Be available to provide necessary documentation for the service to order approved medications,
including approved narcotics from a pre-determined vendor.
City duties include but are not limited to:
The City of Waukee retains the right to employ the individuals they choose, the medical director retains
the right to determine who will be allowed to perform services as EMS providers, and have the ability
to suspend and reinstate those privileges.
The medical director is covered under the city’s general liability insurance.
Compensation to the medical director will be provided in the form of $7,500 stipend per year, paid in
equal amounts on a monthly basis. The amount will be reviewed concurrent with the city fiscal year
budget preparations.
The city agrees to provide the resources needed to provide personnel, training and supplies
necessary to maintain a high standard of service to the community.
This agreement may be terminated by either party on one month's written notice. The medical director shall
ensure that their duties and responsibilities are not relinquished before a new or temporary replacement is
functioning in that capacity.
ACCEPTED:
Thomas Wernimont, Medical Director Clint Robinson, Fire Chief