Rural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Trauma – Resources

Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS)
Monthly journal providing information and resources for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical service (EMS) administrators, fire rescuers, public safety officials, and law enforcement officers. Includes articles on rural EMS issues.
Type: Journal/Newsletter
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EMS Toolkit
Includes resources developed for rural EMS organizations, which are often run by volunteers. Topics include recruitment and retention, funding and finances, and leadership and management.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
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PubMed Search: Emergency Medical Services and Trauma in Rural Areas
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on the combined topics of emergency medical services, trauma, and rural health.
Type: Literature Search
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System)
Interactive database system that provides fatal and nonfatal injury, violent death, and cost of injury data from a variety of sources. Offers fatal injury data available by metropolitan/nonmetropolitan status in the Fatal Injury Reports section. Fatal Injury Mapping section provides access to county-level data.
Type: Database
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Emergency Medical Services (NHTSA EMS)
Contains educational opportunities, publications, news, and other emergency medical services resources, as well as background and updates on federal initiatives and programs. Includes information on the National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC).
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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CMS Ambulances Services Center
Resources and information for Medicare ambulance services. Provides access to policies and regulations, fees and billing, manuals, educational opportunities, and more.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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