Medical Direction/Protocols

New USFA Handbook Supports EMS Medical Directors

April 25, 2012 -- The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Health Affairs (DHS OHA) has announced the release of the Handbook for EMS Medical Directors . The new resource, developed by the IAFC under a cooperative agreement with the federal agencies, provides an overview of key roles and responsibilities to assist current and prospective medical directors in performing their life-saving missions. “EMS medical directors...
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New USFA Handbook Supports EMS Medical Directors

The new resource provides an overview of key roles and responsibilities for current and prospective medical directors

News • April 25th, 2012
Protocols for High Achievers

Can a department really have multiple sets of protocols based on provider merit?

Article • September 15th, 2011
Quality Corner--Part 8: The Medical Director and Quality Improvement

Medical directors are one cog in the QI system, but they are only as important as they make themselves.

Article • June 30th, 2011
The Near-Death Patient

A dying man’s orders restrict his treatment—but what about during transport?

Article • June 1st, 2011
Medical Advisory Board vs. Single Medical Director: The Pros and Cons

If you put a premium on the ability to gain broad insight during the decision-making process, then working with a medical advisory board in regard to protocol development and medical oversight, may be your best bet.

Article • May 12th, 2011
The Visitor

EMS providers find themselves in a difficult situation when a patient's DNR document cannot be found

Article • May 7th, 2011
A Stepping Stone to Standardization

What does medical subspecialty status mean for EMS?

Article • May 1st, 2011
Crime Scene

How to support the cops and serve the public

Article • February 1st, 2011
Docs on Ambulances

Could your patients benefit from having a physician on scene?

Article • October 1st, 2010
First Responders and the 'Silver Hour'

What should providers know about dealing with death in the field--and the loved ones left behind?

Article • August 31st, 2010
Beyond the Box

Moving from protocols to treatment guidelines in British Columbia

Article • July 1st, 2010
NAEMT: Medical Direction is Essential Component of EMS Systems

NAEMT's latest position paper states that medical direction is an essential component of an effective EMS system.

News • March 31st, 2010

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New USFA Handbook Supports EMS Medical Directors

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