Building Strong Relationships Between Hospitals and EMS

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker summarizes the five modules of the series. Module 1 introduced the importance of the relationship between hospitals and EMS. Module 2 discussed the impact of different EMS organizations on patients and hospitals. Module 3 covered ways hospitals can improve support for EMS field crews. Module 4 discussed the needs of EMS administration and medical directors. In Module 5, the focus is on what EMS can do for hospitals and the impact of federal anti-kickback regulations on their relationship. Recommendations include timely transfer of information, reciprocal access to continuing education programs, and collaboration in accreditation site visits and protocol development. The federal anti-kickback statute prohibits improper financial incentives between hospitals and EMS to ensure patient care is prioritized.

Keywords

relationship between hospitals and EMS

impact of EMS organizations on patients and hospitals

improving support for EMS field crews

needs of EMS administration and medical directors

EMS and hospitals relationship under federal anti-kickback regulations