Building Strong Relationships Between Hospitals and EMS

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Video Summary

The video discusses a scenario where a paramedic is faced with deciding which hospital to take a patient with a suspected heart attack. The patient has no preference and all hospitals are equidistant. The video prompts viewers to consider what factors the paramedic and EMS medical director may consider in this decision-making process. It emphasizes how hospital policies and staff behavior can influence decisions made by EMS at both administrative and field levels. The video also highlights the importance of strong relationships between hospitals and EMS agencies for the benefit of patients and communities. The course covers various aspects of EMS, including agency relationships, hospital support for field crews, EMS support for hospitals, and compliance with anti-kickback laws. Viewers are encouraged to contact ncdrmail at acc.org for any questions or further information. Module 2 will delve into the different organizations that make up an EMS system.

Keywords

paramedic decision-making

hospital selection

patient preference

hospital policies

EMS agency relationships