Public Hospital District #1 March 25, 2026
LWVSJ Observer Corps: SJC Public Hospital District #1 Regular Board Meeting, March 25, 2026
EMS 1-5 year Work Session: Assistant Chief Bishop noted that the Medical Program Director has submitted protocol revisions for state approval. There will be continued submission of cardiac arrest data to CARES registry, as well as submission of data on heart attack and stroke care for the AHA Mission Lifeline EMS Award.
EMS plans EMT courses every 2-3 years. Robin De La Zerda is working towards Senior EMT Instructor status. EMS provides training for multiple organizations.
There will be imminent realignment and addition of the administrative roles of the Chief
Administrator, Administrative Captain and command staff.
Plans are underway for station expansion and upgrades to house a 3rd ambulance. The 3rd ambulance has been kept outside for years because the station is built for only two ambulances. Upgraded living quarters are also needed because the station was not originally designed for full time use for on-call personnel. The PHD plans to purchase a new ambulance this year.
The district faces the potential for losing half of the paramedic staff in the next 3 years due to retirement and contract expiration, and is making plans for replacing paramedics through training options and outside lateral hiring. A new IAFF Union Collective Bargaining Agreement needs execution in 2029.
PHD Superintendent Butler reported that financials are in good shape. EMS had record calls for February. The Peace Health subsidy payment is coming up, and talks are ongoing for adjustment in payment to align with biannual levy income. Planned Parenthood will make a presentation next month per their subsidy agreement. The PHD 5 year planning needs more work, with EMS building plan and Village expansion.
Tina Levasheff, Village at the Harbor reported hiring a new Assistant Executive Director who will start in June. Occupancy rates are high with only 2 vacancies.
The Village passed the Fire Marshall inspection. Staff visited Skagit County area care facilities which receive our referrals for our residents needing higher level of care.
Evan Perrollaz, Village at Home and PHD Deputy Superintendent reported that home care services in February had 22 clients and 17 caregivers (most are part time). Medicaid billing is coming along. The Village at the Harbor will seek bids for EV chargers and a new roof.
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