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Jim
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Jim Rinehart
TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49686
PHONE 231-***-*****
E-MAIL- ********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University
School of Public and Nonprofit Administration
Allendale, Michigan
Masters of Public Administration Nonprofit Administration Leadership Concentration
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan
Bachelors of Science/Biology
- Statistics work with SPSS
- Anatomy cadaver lab assistant for two terms
Davenport University
Grand Rapids, Michigan
EMS Management/Paramedic certificate
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northwest Regional Medical Control Authority,
Munson Medical Center
Traverse City, Michigan
2004 " Present
Manager
o Coordinates and administers activities related to EMS system operations for the Medical Control region, to include the involvement of the participants of the Medical Control Authority " EMS agencies, hospitals, central dispatch centers, and emergency management offices. Emergency responses are estimated at 20,000-25,000 (calls received through 911 for EMS Response). Coverage area is 3,304 square miles; full time population is approximately 268,000 people, with 1 medical helicopter, 9 ALS agencies, 19 BLS agencies and 16 MFR agencies, 4 hospitals, 7 central dispatch centers, 1 level-II trauma center in a seven county region. Project and Program Management
o Spearheaded Regional Project to improve interoperable communications with the implementation of the Michigan Statewide 800 MHz communication system into the emergency medical services.
o Coordinated a Regional Telehealth Video Conferencing Project. This project entailed upgrading all nine of our Northern Michigan Telehealth Video conferencing centers utilizing our regional ASPR Preparedness Grant.
o Provide oversight for Medical Control Authority HEROS project (2006 " 2010). Annual project to enhance the ability for emergency medical services to respond to large-scale emergencies.
o Over the last 6 years working as the fiduciary manager for the Region-7 Medical Bio Defense Network, I have assisted and or drafted numerous contracts for both vendor specific projects and contracted employees
o Coordinated the placement of four Laerdal Sim Man trainers dispersed throughout Northern Michigan; I have acted as a catalyst in setting up simulation educator user networks for the sharing of educational tools and facilitated region-wide upgrades to the simulation trainers in the four simulation labs in Northern Michigan.
o Over the last 3 years I have worked with our Trauma Center in developing regional and local trauma protocols, assisted with the coordination of training and education and regularly participate in the PEER review meetings and assist the Trauma Program with its American College of Surgeons Level-II Trauma Accreditation.
o Implemented Medical Priority Dispatch System into five county 911-dispatch centers (Antrim, Benzie, Kalkaska Grand Traverse and Leelanau)
o Conduct Monthly PEER Review meetings for Patient Care Issues.
o Consultant for Benzie County Advance Life Support Committee and Board of Commissioners in the development and implementation (2006 Start-up) of a new countywide Advance Life Support Department.
o Implemented Regional ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Program. Following the American Heart Associations Mission Lifeline guidelines.
o Key member of the Munson Medical Center Emergency Management Committee and Safe Work Environment Committee.
o Implemented patient hospital diversion policy to improve time frame for patients to receive critical care.
o Coordinated three regional workshops for trauma, burn, and pediatric care.
Volunteer Mangement/Development
o Coordinated the recruitment and development of the Grand Traverse Medical Reserve Corps. Still in progress.
o Coordinated mass H1N1 vaccination for police, fire and EMS personnel with 7-county region.
o Coordinated Medical Reserve Corps Orientation and Training Workshop.
o Acted as Disaster Drill Evaluator/Controller for 11 full-scale and 7 Functional disaster exercises. Also assisted with the development of each drill.
o Interim Bioterrorism Coordinator for Michigan Region-7 Medical Preparedness Project October 2009 " September 2010.
o Coordinated a mass fatality and hospital evacuation seminar for Region-7 for the development of mass fatality and mass evacuation operational plans for region.
o Coordinated the development and implementation of three regional Alternate Care Centers placed strategically in the Region-7 area. Financial Management / Grant Funding
o Annually responsible for both departmental operating and capital budget.
o Provide oversight and fiduciary responsibilities for Michigan Region-7 Bio-Defence Network, A Federal Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response grant funded project. (Appoximately $1.2 million annually) (2004 " 2009)
o 2011 Secured funding for Laerdal Simulation Trainer ($16,000.00)
o 2010 Secured funding for Physio Control Life Net receiving station for emergency department and a Phillips 12-lead monitor ($27,000.00)
o 2009 Secured Funding for I.V. Simulation Trainer. ($18,000.00)
o 2007 Secured Funding for Disaster Response Trailer ($50,000.00) On-going
o 2007 Secured Funding for 30 Lap-Top Tough Book Computers. ($120,000.00) (2008)
o 2008 Secured Funding for Telehealth Network Project ($100,000.00)
o Assisted Traverse City Little League with numerous fund raising activities (Little League Night at Traverse City Beach Bum Baseball, Team Sponsorships)
o Coordinated a local 4th of July Baseball Tournement in conjuction with the Traverse City National Cherry Festival July of 2008.
o Chaired the Grand Traverse Childrens Museum 2008 Annually Gala, also served as Vice Chair for one year, soliciting business donations, individual donors, and coordinating raffle event. Coalition Building / Networking
o Coordinated the implementation of a region wide ST Elevated Myocardial Inforaction (STEMI) Coalition.
o Coordinated the implementation of a region wide Trauma/Burn Coalition.
o Coordinated Regional Weekly Public Information Officer meetings throughout the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic.
o Assisted with the development of 'Plan, Prepare, Prevail Public Service video aired on local television stations in 2007.
o Conducted Interviews with local news stations for Safety Awareness.
o Continually represent the Medical Control Authority with both Public and Governmental leaders and forums.
MCDC, Inc. (School Closed in October of 2003)
Sparta, Michigan
2001 - 2003
Executive Director
- General Duties
o Responsible for all business and educational activities of a postsecondary proprietary school offering programs in CPR, First-Aid, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic and other community and healthcare related education.
o Responsible for postsecondary proprietary school application both initial and renewal.
- Financial Management / Funding
o Provided oversight for all sales and marketing.
o Established Benchmarks for school performance.
o Established student job placement agreements with area staffing agencies.
o Established student financial aid services with Sallie Mae
o Established contracts with local Michigan Works Organization for unemployed persons to attend programs.
o Created Student Payment Plan through three local banks for Student assistance loans.
o Developed program evaluation processes.
- Staff Development / Human Resources
o Developed Job Descriptions for all Staff
o Incorporated Instructor Development Program
o Established Medical Educational advisory board for MCDC, Inc.
- Education / Student Services
o Coordinated assessment testing (HOBET) for prospective students.
o Established medical Educational Advisory Board for MCDC, Inc.
o Established clinical contracts with area healthcare facilities.
o Designed Lab Education Room
- Emergency Preparedness
o Incorporated Chem/Bio Terrorism Awareness Training into all healthcare programs.
Rockford Ambulance
Rockford, Michigan
1993 - 2001
Operations Manager
- General Duties
o Oversight of all day-to-day operations, including human resource duties, oversight of 6 24-hour EMS substations, scheduling 6 24-hour ALS vehicles, oversight of medical dispatch, vehicle maintenance, equipment purchasing, employee education, community public relations, oversight of wheel chair van services, setting up transfer agreements with hospitals, marketing the annual ambulance membership program, business partnering, over sight of contracts, grant applications, annual budgeting, and preparing the organization for national accreditation.
- Organizational Development
o Worked with management team to become the first small nonprofit ambulance service in the nation to achieve full certification from the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS).
o Coordinated American Heart Association Community Training Center at Rockford Ambulance overseeing 25 CPR/First-Aid instructors.
o Expanded services and community visibility by implementing an industrial response program.
o Developed and implemented a field training program for new employees.
o Over the course of five years (1993 " 1998) increased employee retention by 25%.
o Implemented Patient Satisfaction Survey Program to improve services.
- Financial Management / Funding / Grants
o Acquired annual funds for community projects from local businesses and community organizations. (Rotary, LIONS, Jaycees, School Foundations* )
o Acquired capital improvement funds from local governments through community block grants.
o Developed an annual fundraiser to purchase AED's for Kent County's Project Heart Start Program.
- Community Development / Volunteer Development
o Involved with the planning, implementation, and overview of county and local disaster drills and disaster protocols.
o Provided oversight for volunteers for annual Rockford Start of Summer Celebration and oversight for all health and safety for celebration.
o Established the Cranium Protection Program, a community bicycle safety project for 25 schools. (Gave out more than 2,000 bicycle helmets)
o Established a paramedic bicycle team for local special events
o Worked with local medical control to develop and teach annual county- mandated continuing education.
o Established and chaired the Rockford Area Safe Community Coalition.
o Coordinated Annual Golf Outing
- Public Information
o Often Spoke with local media on health and safety topics.
o Spoke often to public and governmental forums.
- Staff Development / Human Resources
o Developed and implemented a quality improvement program.
o Developed and implemented a field training program for new employees.
o Implemented and designed annual employee evaluation and review program.
Life EMS
Grand Rapids, Michigan
1986 - 1993
Driving and Safety Coordinator
- General Duties
o Coordinated all initial and ongoing emergency driving training.
o Emergency Medical Dispatcher.
o Paramedic responsible for emergency patient care
- Staff Development
o Established employee health and exercise programs.
AWARDS RECEIVED
2010 James Stephan II Memorial Quality Award for outstanding quality improvement efforts for Munson Medical Center 'Regional STEMI Program
2000 Instructor of the Year, Michigan Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
1997 American Ambulance Association National Community Safety Award for 'Teen Alcohol Awareness Video
1996 American Ambulance Association National Community Safety Award for 'Cranium Protection Program (bicycle helmet safety)
NON-PROFIT PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY APPOINTMENTS
Unit Leader
Grand Traverse Michigan Region-7 Medical Reserve Corps
2009 " Present
Board Member
Michigan International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
2006 - Present
Leelanau Local Emergency Planning Committee Member
2006 " Present
Grand Traverse Local Emergency Planning Committee Member
2006 " Present
Planning Board Member / Executive Board Member
Michigan Region-7 Bio-Defense Network
2004 - Present
Michigan EMS State Test Evaluator
1999 " Present
Little League Baseball Coach and Board of Directors
1998- Present
PopWarner/YMCA Youth Football Coach
2006- 2009
Davenport University EMS Advisory Board
1998 - 2002
Member of the State of Michigan's
Two-Wheeled Vehicle Safety Committee
1998 - 2002
Board Member
Society of Michigan EMS Instructor/Coordinators
1997 " 2002
Chair Person
White Pine Trail Committee (Rockford, MI)
Initial Rails-to-Trails Project
1997- 1999
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