The System Quality Council is the system’s quality improvement coordinating group.  The Quality Council assures implementation of the quality improvement program through the oversight of the Quality Assurance Plan. The Quality Council may implement quality improvement activities for provider agencies within the system.  The Quality Council will perform case reviews as led by the Quality Assurance Coordinator to obtain a multidisciplinary approach to improvements in the quality process. The quality council may establish standing, temporary, and ad-hoc subcommittees to address issues which cross agency, jurisdictional, and/or discipline boundaries.  The Quality Council shall have the responsibility for outlining priorities, developing plans, and allocating resources to support the improvement of quality and safety within the system.  The Medical Director may appoint individuals to the Quality Council as he/she deems necessary.  The Quality Council serves in an advisory role to the EMS Medical Director.