All,
In support of the department’s commitment to provide efficient and effective services for Colorado’s EMS and trauma community, we are pleased to announce a few organizational changes within the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division and the Emergency Medical and Trauma Services section. I have accepted the role of Interim Deputy Director within the HFEMS division effective September 1, 2011. I will continue to be accountable for the general oversight and administration of EMTS section, as well as assuming a number of additional responsibilities within the Health Facilities and EMS Division. As one of two (2) deputy division directors in the organization under Director Nancy McDonald, details regarding my new assignments have not yet been finalized. However, I remain committed to maintaining a substantial role in Colorado’s EMTS system and look forward to continuing the outstanding work being done by our stakeholders, the department and those caregivers serving the citizens of our state each day.
Effective September 1st, Ms. Michelle Reese will assume the responsibilities of Interim EMTS Section Chief. Ms. Reese has served as the section’s Operations Program Manager and Deputy Section Chief for several years. Her experience and background in policy development, enforcement and EMTS systems development make her an excellent fit to assume responsibility for the EMTS section and managing the day-to-day activities of Colorado’s trauma and EMS system. She will continue to manage the investigations/enforcement component of the EMTS program as well. Mr. Sean Caffrey has accepted the role of Interim EMTS Operations Manager and will be responsible for managing the certification of EMS providers, support of the Emergency Medical Practice Advisory Council and providing technical system support across the state.
These organizational changes are being implemented to enhance and support the role of the Department of Public Health and Environment in discharging its responsibilities to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our patients and our providers. I truly believe that these adjustments, and those yet to follow, will improve the department’s role in patient care and I look forward to everyone’s continued energy, effort and support. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if there are questions or need for additional information.
Respectfully,
Randy
D. Randy Kuykendall, MLS, NRP
Chief, Emergency Medical and Trauma Services Section
Health Facilities and EMS Division
