Emergency Medical Services Systems Development
Author | : |
Publisher | : Pan American Health Organization |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9275124612 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789275124611 |
Rating | : 4/5 (611 Downloads) |
Download or read book Emergency Medical Services Systems Development written by and published by Pan American Health Organization. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains guidance for policy-makers considering the development of a formal complex emergency medical services (EMS) system. Drawing on the experience and history of models commonly found in the United States and in many European countries, it examines key aspects of the core elements of such systems, taking into account local needs. It includes chapters on: historical and sociological perspectives from the US; public health policy and the development of EMS systems; system components; human resource requirements; access and communication issues; evaluation; command, control and organisation of emergency incidents; the EMS system's role in terrorism; leadership, medical control and quality assurance; hospital based triage; community involvement; data collection and management information systems; financing; service delivery and quality measurement.