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Website Search Results for: EMS

310 webpages matched your search. Here are matches 41 - 50:

41. 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 Link...

42. EMS Service Integration in American Indian and Native Alaskan Rural Communities - Resources
Date: Jul 2025

Highlights several initiatives aimed at expanding emergency medical services (EMS) in tribal communities. Explores the role of tribal sovereignty, cost effectiveness, and infrastructure improvements in expanding and optimizing EMS in tribal communities.

...EMS in tribal communities. --- EMS Service Integration in American Indian and Native Alaskan Rural Communities...

43. Emergency Medical Services Response Times in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Areas - Resources
Date: Oct 2017

Analyzes 2015 emergency medical services (EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between a 911 call and EMS arrival, or response time. Includes EMS response time data for rural, suburban, and urban zip codes.

...EMS) data from 485 EMS agencies across the U.S. to describe the time period between...

44. Minnesota 2016 Rural EMS Sustainability Survey Results - Resources
Date: 2016

Reports the results of a rural emergency medical service (EMS) sustainability survey conducted in Minnesota in 2016. Analyzes data describing rural EMS characteristics, workforce and staffing, medical direction, financial management, agency leadership, and community relations.

...EMS Sustainability Survey Results --- Reports the results of a rural emergency medical service (EMS) sustainability...

45. Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small - Resources
Date: Dec 2023

An episode of the Exploring Rural Health podcast featuring James Small, Rural EMS Outreach Director for the Wisconsin Office of Rural Health. Focuses on rural emergency medical services workforce and funding shortages, and how rural EMS can be maintained and expanded.

...EMS can be maintained and expanded. --- Keeping Rural EMS Reliable and Sustainable, with James Small...

46. EMS in Dixie County, Florida: Driving Data for Improved Health - Resources
Date: Jan 2020

Video details how Dixie County, Florida used supplemental Flex funding to improve reporting quality data collection of its rural emergency medical services (EMS). Explores the way the county used the supplement funding to improve the rate of data collection and data quality of the county's EMS.

...EMS. --- EMS in Dixie County, Florida: Driving Data for Improved Health Link View Resource Description...

47. 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...

48. Rural and Frontier EMS Town Hall Meeting Summary - Resources - Archive
Date: 2007

Highlights several town hall meetings that were conducted by the Rural EMS and Trauma Technical Assistance Center during which rural EMS providers identified issues of concern to their local agency. Topics covered include funding, advocacy, recruitment and retention, training, and public awareness of the emergency medical technician (EMT) profession.

...EMS and Trauma Technical Assistance Center during which rural EMS providers identified issues of concern...

49. 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...

50. Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma Topic Guide - Resources
Reviewed: Jun 2024

Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural areas. Answers frequently asked questions about funding, equipment, training, recruitment, continuing education, trauma systems, trauma care, and other topics relating to rural EMS.

...EMS) and Trauma Topic Guide --- Provides an overview of EMS and trauma services in rural...