The EMS Medical Operations Committee (EMS MOC) is a standing committee of the board representing the emergency medical leadership throughout the region. The committee promotes communication and cooperation among the members of the EMS community and with system partners such as emergency physicians, emergency nurses, critical care personnel, hospital pharmacists, hospital administrators, public health and with the Virginia Office of EMS. The committee provides general regional coordination and collaboration using compromise and consensus which neither oppress the minority nor sacrifice delivery of quality patient care. The committee may create subcommittees, task forces and work groups as necessary to accomplish its job.