Unit III EssayUnit III
There are various types of emergency medical services (EMS) systems and/or agencies that we may work with over the years as we develop as professionals. It is important for an EMS administrator to have a good understanding of the similarities and differences among them. Not all types of systems are represented in any one geographic area. As an administrator and leader, it is important to maintain an informed understanding of each type of agency, even if you have not been employed by or worked with anyone from those agencies. This assignment will provide you with an opportunity to learn more about types of EMS systems or agencies different from your own.
Based on this, expand the comparison of EMS agencies by providing the following historical descriptions:
- how patients contacted EMS for service over the years,
- what types of providers could be expected, level of care to be anticipated,
- how patients were transported to the hospital emergency department, and
- major milestones that have occurred in the field of EMS.
- access to and types of patients,
- funding or revenue options, and
- level of care.
For this assignment, summarize regulations specific to any local, state, or federal regulations for agencies delivering emergency medical services in your area. The requirements may be specific to one of those or a combination. Also, be sure to include responses that paraphrase regulations related to personnel, agencies, and operations.
Next, you will select two types or models of EMS agencies, organizations, or systems. It is preferred that you select two that are different from the type with which you currently work; if you have experience with several types, select the two you feel you know the least about in terms of the areas being addressed by this assignment.
You should compare and contrast the two you have chosen based on the following areas:
- access to and types of patients,
- funding or revenue options, and
- level of care.
You should have at least one source for each type, and those used should be academically credible. You may also interview professionals in your community who are familiar with systems of which you may not be familiar. Please be sure to consult the CSU Citation Guide for information about how to cite information from interviews.
Your essay should be at least two pages in length. Adhere to APA Style when creating citations and references for this assignment.
