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61. Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion: Critical Factors for EMS Support - Resources
Date: Feb 2022

Policy position paper focused on emergency medical services (EMS) in communities with hospitals converting to Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) status. Outlines barriers to EMS delivery in rural areas including funding, workforce, and community engagement and support. Includes policy recommendations.

...EMS Support --- Policy position paper focused on emergency medical services (EMS) in communities with hospitals...

62. Distance Education in EMS: A Literature Review and Rural/Urban Comparison - Resources - Archive
Date: 2007

Explores what is known about distance learning in EMS and how distance learning is being used to provide continuing education to EMS professionals in rural and urban areas. Includes recommendations for future development and application.

...EMS: A Literature Review and Rural/Urban Comparison --- Explores what is known about distance learning in EMS...

63. Rural EMS Regionalization - Opportunities and Policy Considerations - Resources
Date: Aug 2025

Explores models of emergency medical services (EMS) at the state level. Includes a case study exploring successes in Minnesota and offers policy recommendations to overcome common rural EMS challenges.

...EMS Regionalization - Opportunities and Policy Considerations --- Explores models of emergency medical services (EMS) at the state...

64. Rural EMS: Taking the Next Step - Resources
Date: Apr 2022

Discusses funding, hiring, collaboration, and policy to support emergency medical services (EMS) in rural Minnesota. Utilizes Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) survey data and interview data to discuss issues related to EMS management and sustainability. Provides charts showing recruitment and training barriers in rural versus urban areas.

...EMS: Taking the Next Step --- Discusses funding, hiring, collaboration, and policy to support emergency medical...

65. Adequacy of EMS Systems of Care Protocols for Adults with OHCA, STEMI & Stroke in Oregon: A Structured Review - Resources
Date: Oct 2016

Examines the emergency medical services (EMS) treatment protocols practiced in ambulance agencies in Oregon. Focuses on how they align with evidence-based practices for EMS treatment for adult patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction), and stroke. Includes rural/urban comparisons.

...EMS Systems of Care Protocols for Adults with OHCA, STEMI & Stroke in Oregon: A Structured...

66. How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire - Resources
Date: Oct 2014

Describes the emergency medical service (EMS) response in the aftermath of a wildfire, in which patients and providers were cut off from hospitals, 911 coverage, and power. Shows the importance of advanced preparedness and planning by rural EMS agencies.

...EMS agencies. --- How EMS in Rural Methow Valley, Washington, Coped with a Devastating Wildfire Describes...

67. Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) Overview - Topic Guides
Reviewed: Dec 10, 2024

Resources, information and frequently asked questions related to the requirements and benefits of the rural Critical Access Hospital (CAH) program. Covers legislation affecting CAHs, CAH regulations related to Medicare and Medicaid, the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program, and more.

...EMS related to quality metrics and sustainable rural EMS models. Year Three Evaluation Report: Evaluation...

68. Oregon Rural Volunteer EMS Provider Tax Credit - Funding
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Offers a personal income tax credit to emergency medical services providers who volunteer their services to rural communities in Oregon.

...EMS Provider services as a volunteer must be 20% or more of total EMS Provider...

69. Simulation in Motion-South Dakota (SIM-SD) EMS Educational Outreach Program - Models & Innovations
Reviewed: Apr 2, 2025

SIM-SD is an educational program specific to EMTs in rural South Dakota that utilizes technologically advanced mannequins for emergency scenario training.

...EMS Educational Outreach Program --- SIM-SD is an educational program specific to EMTs in rural...

70. AGRIMEDIC Training for Fire, Rescue, and EMS Providers in Louisiana - Funding
Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis

Training for fire, rescue, and EMS providers in Louisiana designed to reduce mortality, injury, and property loss resulting from agricultural emergencies.

...EMS Providers in Louisiana --- Training for fire, rescue, and EMS providers in Louisiana designed to reduce...