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unit_seven-chap6-ems-crawford.pptxBASIC COMPONENTS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE SYSTEM
Student Name
Date
EMS TTUHSC
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Origins of EMS
Accidental Death & Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Highway Safety Act of 1966
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Emergency Medical Act of 1973
National Standard Curriculum
Developed by DOT
First developed in early 1970’s
Current – 1994
Purpose
Standardization of Training Programs
Standardization of Levels of Certification
Standardization of Patient Care
Components of an EMS System - 1
Advisory Council
Medical Direction
The process used by the Medical community to assure quality and accountability in the delivery of pre-hospital care
On-line
Off-line
Protocols
Quality Improvement
Components of an EMS System - 2
EMT Training
Initial
Continuing Education
Instructor Training
Components of an EMS System - 3
Communications Systems
System Communication
Radio
Cellular
System Access
911
Other easily remembered numbers
Components of an EMS System - 4
Dispatch Center
Well Designed
Well Equipped
Well Staffed & Trained
Policies & Procedures
Components of an EMS System - 5
Ambulance Service
Well Designed
Well Equipped
Well Maintained
Well Trained Staff
Initial
Continuing Education
Components of an EMS System - 7
System Evaluation (Cont.)
Risk Management/Loss Control
Outcome Studies
System Status Management
Disaster Plans
Major Incident Response
Designed by EMS
Designed to Integrate with Other Agencies
Components of an EMS System - 8
Public Information & Education
Categorized Hospital Emergency Capabilities
Funding
Components of an EMS System - 9
Management
Well Educated
Initial
Continuing Education
Well Supported
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