LTC 282-2017 Fire Dept. Receives the AHA 2017 Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Level Recognition AwardMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 282-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
DATE: May 25, 2017
SUBJECT: Fire Department receives the A rican Heart Association's
2017 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Level Recognition Award
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform the Mayor and Commission
of the Fire Department's most recent achievement. On May 23, 2017, the Fire
Department received notice that for the third consecutive year the department is the
recipient of the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS Award. This year
was the first year the Association added a "Plus Measure" to the Mission Lifeline: Gold
award. On this third year, the Fire Department exceeded their previous goal by meeting
the below measure over 75% of the time in each quarter of calendar year 2016 and
··earned the Gold Plus Award.
Every year, more than 250,000 people experience a STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial
Infarction, a type of heart attack caused by a complete blockage of blood flow to the
heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it's critical to restore blood flow as
quickly as possible, either by surgically opening the blocked vessel or by giving clot-
busting medication.
Unfortunately, a significant number don't receive this prompt treatment. Mission: Lifeline
seeks to save lives by closing the gaps that separate STEM I patients from timely access
to appropriate treatments. Mission: Lifeline's EMS recognition program recognizes
emergency responders for their efforts in improving STEMI systems of care and
improving the quality of life for these patients.
Emergency Medical System providers are vital to the success of Mission: Lifeline. EMS
agencies provide access to 12-lead ECG machines (devices that measures the electrical
activity of the heartbeat and can help medical personnel determine if a heart attack has
occurred), and follow protocols derived from American Heart Association/American
College of Cardiology guidelines. The correct tools and training allow EMS providers to
rapidly identify the STEMI, promptly notify the medical center, and trigger an early
response from the awaiting hospital personnel.
Agencies that receive the Mission: Lifeline Gold award have demonstrated at least 75
percent compliance for each required achievement measure for the entire year, and
treated at least eight STEMI patients for the last two full years. The American Heart
Association's Mission: Lifeline® program helps hospitals and emergency medical
services develop systems of care that follow proven standards and procedures for
STEMI patients. The program works by mobilizing teams across the continuum of care
to implement American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology clinical
treatment guidelines.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez.
Thank you.
JMNF/YS-G
The American Heart Association proudly recognizes
City of Miami Beach Fire-
Rescue Department
Miami Beach, FL
Mission: Lifeline® EMS-GOLD PLUS
Achievement Award -EMS Agency
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association recognizes this EMS provider
organization for demonstrating continued success In using the Mission Lifeline® EMS program.
Thank you for applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment
guidelines to Improve patient care and outcomes In the community you serve.*
Nancy Brown
Oh~f Executive Officer, Amerlcen Heart Association
James Q, Jollls, MD, FACC
Choir, Mission: Lifeline Advisory Working Group
'For more Information, please visit Heart.org/MLQualityAwards.
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Heart 1 Stroke Association Association,
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steven Houser, MD
2016·2017 American Heart Association President