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Website Search Results for: EMS

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171. The Evidence for Community Paramedicine in Rural Areas: State and Local Findings and the Role of the State Flex Program - Resources
Date: Feb 2014

Examines the role of the Flex program in supporting state Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in rural communities. Analyses the evidence base for community paramedicine in rural communities, the role of community paramedics in rural healthcare delivery systems, and the challenges faced by states in implementing community paramedicine programs.

...EMS) in rural communities. Analyses the evidence base for community paramedicine in rural communities, the role...

172. Rural Emergency Medical Services Integration - Resources
Date: Nov 2019

Outlines tools and strategies for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to use when integrating with other healthcare providers. Discusses approaches to the integration of medical direction, medical protocols, quality reviews, training and continuing education, and operations, among other topics.

...EMS) to use when integrating with other healthcare providers. Discusses approaches to the integration of medical...

173. Rural Emergency Medical Service Providers Perceptions on the Causes of and Solutions to the Opioid Crisis: A Qualitative Assessment - Resources
Date: Jan 2021

Study examining the perspectives of rural emergency medical service (EMS) providers on key issues related to the opioid crisis, including prescription, ease of access to opioids, socioeconomic vulnerability, mental health, and lack of alternative treatment options. Discusses qualitative data taken from 123 surveys addressing perceived causes and solutions to the crisis.

...EMS) providers on key issues related to the opioid crisis, including prescription, ease of access...

174. Minnesota Crisis Standards of Care Framework: Surge Operations and Crisis Care for Emergency Medical Services - Resources
Date: Jul 2018

An overview of crisis care operational strategies for first responders, ambulance service providers, public safety answering points (PSAP)/9-1-1 dispatchers, and other crisis related healthcare facilities and organizations. Developed by a Minnesota EMS Crisis Standards of Care Workgroup to provide guidance for rural and urban communities in their development of crisis care policies and procedures. Discusses surge capacity, rural ambulance service dispatch and destination considerations, applicable Minnesota state statutes and ordinances, the importance of a formal review and quality assurance process, and recovery priorities for ambulance services.

...EMS Crisis Standards of Care Workgroup to provide guidance for rural and urban communities in their...

175. Challenges for Rural Emergency Medical Services: Medical Oversight - Resources
Date: May 2008

Examines the challenges faced by rural emergency medical service agencies in recruiting a medical director and providing medical direction for EMS personnel.

...EMS personnel. --- View more Challenges for Rural Emergency Medical Services: Medical Oversight Link View Resource...

176. A Novel Emergency Medical Services-Based Program to Identify and Assist Older Adults in a Rural Community - Resources
Date: Nov 2010

Describes a program using EMS providers to screen older adults for common geriatric syndromes and provide referrals to case managers and community resources.

...EMS providers to screen older adults for common geriatric syndromes and provide referrals to case...

177. Geographic Variation in Trauma Deaths in Rural Illinois: A Hypothesis about Trauma Deserts - Resources
Date: Apr 2024

Analyzes the relationship between trauma deserts and trauma mortality in Illinois counties. Includes metro versus nonmetro comparisons of mortality rates due to various health conditions, as well as driving distances to the nearest emergency medical services (EMS) by county.

...EMS) by county. --- View more Geographic Variation in Trauma Deaths in Rural Illinois: A Hypothesis...

178. COSSA Advanced EMT Class - Models & Innovations
Added: Jul 17, 2024

A new course for high school students in Idaho is the first of its kind in the country.

...EMS workers, is one of six states that allow people younger than 18 to enroll...

179. Community Opioid Overdose Reversal Medications (OORMs) Planning Toolkit - Resources
Date: Jan 2025

Provides planning and strategy resources for organizations and communities to expand access to naloxone and other opioid overdose reversal medications (OORMs). Includes templates, implementation strategies and program examples, and more. Discusses rural considerations and programs throughout, including the Rural EMS Training Program and Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP).

...EMS Training Program and Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP). --- View more Community Opioid Overdose...

180. A Synthesis of State Flex Program Plans 2003-2004 - Resources
Date: May 2004

Describes trends in state activities for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program (Flex Program). Includes an overview and specific state examples for different aspects of the Flex program, including rural health planning, Critical Access Hospital designation, EMS, quality improvement, and health information technology.

...EMS, quality improvement, and health information technology. --- View more A Synthesis of State Flex Program...