Specifications include, but are not limited to: Compliance with DHEC Regulation 61-7, Section 402 pertaining to South Carolina DHEC Medical Control Physicians Workshop and continuing education requirements; Quality assurance of patient care including development of protocols, standing orders, training, policies and procedures; Provide high quality education and training to EMTs and paramedics in coordination with the Battalion Chief of EMS at reasonable intervals. Support the precepting, continuing education, certification, and re-certification of our staff. Act as a liaison with the Hilton Head Hospital Emergency Department Director and other departments within the hospital on issues that affect emergency care and off island emergency medical transports; Approval of medication and techniques permitted for field use; Conduct post case reviews of incidents and complaint investigations; The medical control physician may withdraw at his/her discretion, the authorization for personnel to perform any or all patient care procedure(s). Maintain reasonable attendance at required meetings as scheduled by Fire Rescue; Assist with the oversight of EMTs and paramedics in the performance of their duties; o Evaluation of incident response and care; o Assessment of needed remedial training; o Participation in Patient Event Meetings using the Just Culture model; o Work in conjunction with Battalion Chief of EMS on issues related to our EMS delivery system. Provide/assist with oversight of Fire Rescue’s EMS Protocols: o Review existing protocols; Initiate development of new protocols to stay current with trends in EMS delivery; o Review and approve new protocols; o Recommend new equipment and treatment methods to enhance patient care. Attend meetings or maintain communication with State DHEC-EMS on various types of information affecting the Town’s EMS service; Address as needed, local EMS policy and procedures with State DHEC-EMS to insure compliance; Provide additional instruction/lectures on medical training as necessary or requested; Evaluation of annual advance skills for recertification of paramedics; Provide/assist with the development, monitoring, and oversight of clinical skills workshops in coordination with the Battalion Chief of EMS. Review of field communications recordings and provide oversight of the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Program; Assist with the selection of employees applying for paramedic training as needed; Perform as liaison with the medical community, medical facilities, and governmental entities; Provide timely written or verbal replies to requests from the Battalion Chief of EMS, Deputy Chief of Operations or Fire Chief as requested; Provide Medical Control Direction on Mass Causality Drills as requested; Provide direction and guidance in regards to disaster planning and deployment as it affects EMS service to the community.