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Iowa Administrative Code Rule Changes
The proposed rule changes for Iowa Administrative Code 641—131 (EMS Providers/Training Programs), 132 (EMS Services) and the new chapter 144 (Air Medical) have been published in the January 27, Iowa Administrative Bulletin, which you can view here. Rule changes for 131 are published on p 1853, 132 is on page 1854 and the new rules for 144 are published on page 1855.

Any interested person may make written comments or suggestions on the proposed amendments on or before February 16, 2010. Such written comments should be directed to Kirk Schmitt, Bureau of EMS, Department of Public Health, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. E-mail may be sent to kschmitt@idph.state.ia.us.


IEMSA Announces Two New Board Members
With the voting period ended, Katy Hill is the new board member representing IEMSA for the Southeast Region and John Jorgensen is the new board member representing IEMSA for the Northwest Region. Congratulations to these two new board members!


Updated Conference Information
Visit the Conference Page here for information on Award Nominations and the Team Competition.


Board Member Nominations Requested
It is time to consider your At-Large and Regional representatives to the IEMSA Board of Directors. The regional representatives elected will serve two-year terms beginning in January, 2010. Those board members, whose terms expire in December, 2009 are as follows: North Central Region - David Mallinger; Northeast Region - Lee Ridge, Curtis Hopper; Northwest Region - Matt Imming; South Central Region - Cherri Wright; Southeast Region - Lori Reeves, Linda Frederiksen; Southwest Region - Rod Robinson; At-Large - Jerry Ewers, Brandon Smith.

Nomination Requirements
The nominee must be an active member of IEMSA. Nominations can be submitted by using the format provided. Nominations must be received in the IEMSA office by September 16, 2009 at noon. Upon receipt at the IEMSA office, the nominations will be checked to ensure compliance with the nomination process. The nominee’s membership status within the association will also be verified. Successful nominations will comprise the final ballot which will be made available on the IEMSA web site (Members Only Section) on October 1, 2009. Voting will cease on October 30, 2009. Detailed instructions will be provided on the ballot. Should you require a paper ballot, please contact the IEMSA office by calling 515-225-8079. We urge all members with an interest in becoming involved with their professional organization to consider nomination. Please complete and return the At-Large/Regional Nomination Form by September 16, 2009. Your involvement truly makes a difference!

Please download the 2009 Board Nomination here.


Group Purchasing Contracts
A message from Jon Petersen


On behalf of IEMSA’s Membership Committee, I am excited to update you on the Group Purchasing Program. The Committee has researched EMS supply vendors for the best prices available, and have once again selected a company we feel will provide you with the best benefits possible. This cycle, the contract has been awarded to Progressive Medical International (PMI). PMI has entered into a two-year contract with IEMSA to provide our Affiliate Members (in good standing) with considerable discounts on their products. This contract runs from August 1, 2009 and ends on July 31, 2011.

You will soon be receiving via US mail more information from IEMSA as well as a mailing from PMI outlining the new services and discounts available to IEMSA Affiliate Members. In addition to PMI, we are happy to announce that we have entered into a contract with Staples to provide you office supplies at a discounted rate. You will soon receive a welcome packet delivered to you from Staples. The packet will outline the benefits provided by Staples as well as instructions for setting up an account.

We appreciate your support of IEMSA and EMS throughout the State. We hope that this program will be of value to you.


Darrel Forslund, MDMeet the New Medical Director
Darrel Forslund, MD has been working full time in Emergency Medicine since October 2000. He works in the Emergency Department at Spencer Hospital in Spencer, Iowa and Lakes Regional Health Care in Spirit Lake, Iowa. He serves as the medical director for both emergency departments. He also serves as the medical director for the Clay County EMS Advisory Council and Clay County Board of Health. In April 2008 he became a member of the State of Iowa EMS Advisory Council.

He attended the University of Iowa College of Medicine and did his residency in Family Medicine at the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation in Sioux City, Iowa. Following his residency he spent three years in the US Air Force.

Since 1995 he has been living in Spencer, Iowa. His wife’s name is Sandi and they have four sons. His other interests are gardening, camping, traveling, and church activities.


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