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LTC 342-2018 Fire Department Receives the American Heart AssociaMIAMI BEACH OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER NO. LTC # 342-2018 LETTER TO COMMISSION TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of 9e City Co FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager r.' DATE: June 19, 2018 SUBJECT: Fire Department receives the Ameri an Heart Association's 2018 Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Pi's 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 June 11, 2018, the Fire Department received notice that for the fourth consecutive year the department is the recipient of the American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® EMS 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 STEMI 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. J M/VF/YS-G BECAUSE TIME MATTERS. American I Heart Association. Mission: Life{ine� 2018 Mission: Lifeline F EMS Recognition The American Heart Association proudly recognizes City of Miami Beach Fire -Rescue Department Miami Beach, FL Team Organizations: Mount Sinai Medical Center Mission: Lifeline`D-EMS - GOLD PLUS Achievement Award - EMS Agency The American Heart Association/American Stroke Associations recognizes this EMS provider organization, and the EMS provider organizations it supports. as an integrated EMS team. The EMS team has demonstrated continued success in using the Mission Lifehn.'-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.' (415-a / ills Nancy Brown Crticf Ew Oft:or An>vn:.n Han A:ax U1Gn Eric Smith, MD Ch. paron, GO WV TA. Gr cd St:utr9 Ccmntttw Mission: Lifeline` GOLD PLUS E S 'For more information, please visit He©rt.orgilvMLOualityAwards. 94~ American Heart Assoc intion . John Warner. MD Postiori Atrial: an Hart A:ax kfkn