The Department shall contract with a qualified physician who shall serve as the Physician Medical Director pursuant to the standards set forth in the Emergency Medical Services Practice Act. The Physician Medical Director shall be responsible for the medical supervision of out-of-hospital emergency care providers and verification of skill proficiency of out-of-hospital emergency care providers. The Emergency Medical Services Department Head shall make recommendation to the City Administrator and Mayor prior to contracting with ainew qualified physician or at the time of renewal of an existing contract. Provided, however, that all contracts with a Physician Medical Director are ultimately subject to review and approval by the City Council.
(Ord. 2219, passed 8-25-16)
Statutory reference:
Emergency Medical Services Practice Act, see Neb. RS 38-1201 et. seq.