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Medical Direction Agreement -- Allina the Law Enforcement Agencies Page 2 of 8 1.2 Qualifications of Physicians. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Allina agrees to appoint, as Medical Director, a physician licensed as a physician, in good standing in the State of Minnesota and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine by the American College of Emergency Physicians. The physician appointed by Allina shall have a good working knowledge and a strong interest in Emergency Medical Services. 1.3 Maintenance of Data. Allina shall maintain medical data held pursuant to this Agreement, and limit access to medical data, as may be required by Minn. Stat. Ch. 13, the Data Practices Act, and/or federal law, including but not limited to HIPAA. 1.4 Medical Direction. Physicians will provide medical direction to the SWAT Team consistent with industry best practices and sound clinical judgment to include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. approve standards for training and orientation of personnel that affect patient care; 2. approve standards for purchasing equipment and supplies related to patient care; 3. establish standing orders for patient care; 4. participate in the development and operation of a continuous quality improvement program including, but not limited to, case reviews and complaint resolution. ARTICLE II Medical Direction Services 2.1 Physicians Services. In providing medical direction and supervision to the SWAT Team, Physicians shall: A. Develop and review medical policies and procedures defining the standards of care and how they are to be implemented including assisting in developing a framework for a Quality Improvement Program. B. Review incident reports originating from hospital, ambulance, or public safety personnel and assist in resolving citizen, hospital, public safety personnel, or physician complaints or questions about provision of emergency medical dispatch. C. Report problems and public complaints on patient care to management of the Law Enforcement Agencies. D. Assist the Law Enforcement Agencies in planning for future changes in the provision of emergency medical services by the SWAT Team and render advice on the purchase of medical equipment and supplies. In