Health Agency: Health Department: Ambulance Advisory Board
Purpose
The purpose of the Shawnee County Ambulance Advisory Board (SCAAB) is to advise the Board of County Commissioners on issues relating to the conditions of ambulance service in Shawnee County.
The SCAAB was established under Shawnee County Resolution 2006-44 and performs the following tasks:
- Holds six public meetings a year
- Reports annually on compliance with the County ambulance contract
- Advises the Board of County Commissioners on future plans for ambulance service
- Hears reports from the Health Agency on contract compliance and medical audits
- Makes an annual recommendation on ambulance budget
- Stays informed on Emergency Medical Service issues in the County
- Receives briefings on current issues from the ambulance contractor
- Coordinates with other stakeholders in ambulance service
Members
- David Sterbenz, Chair
- Ronald Shirrell, Vice Chair
- Richard Maginot
- Angela Gamber
- Alice Weingartner
*Designee of Health Officer
The Ambulance Advisory Board consists of three to five members. One position is filled by the County Health Officer or the Health Officer’s designee.
Ambulance Advisory Board members have specific knowledge in the areas of emergency medical service or administration of ambulance service. They are interviewed and appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Contact the Ambulance Advisory Board at 785.368.2011.
All meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. and are held at the Shawnee County Health Agency at 1615 SW 8th Ave. in Topeka.