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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Department at a Glance

The Emergency Medical Services Department is a new department added in the FY 2018-2019 budget
and includes one EMS Coordinator. Previously, the operational costs associated with EMS were included
in the Fire Operations Department budget. The EMS Department’s budget increased 1.9% due to a merit
increase.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Improve the quality and accuracy of documentation on EMS reports.

Objectives:
• Increase revenue return by utilizing a third party to analyze EMS charts for compliance with
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements.
• Evaluate the Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with Department of State Health
Services rules and regulations.
• Improve overall quality of EMS reporting by conducting peer reviews with specific focus on
certain clinical diagnoses.

Goal 2
Improve our capabilities for tracking the storage and use of narcotics.

Objectives:
• Purchase software designed for tracking narcotics within EMS agencies.
• Identify areas of improvement regarding the storage and administration of narcotics.
• Evaluate current guidelines to ensure best practices are followed.

Goal 3
Develop a Community Risk Reduction Program.

Objectives:
• Identify at-risk groups within our community.
• Develop programs to enhance safety within our community by providing in-home safety
inspections or assisting with medical concerns.
• Work with other community outreach groups to achieve common goals such as the “Vial of Life”
and community CPR programs.

Performance Objectives

• Paramedics will have the ability to make improvements on charts based upon feedback by the
third party and peer reviews.
• Maintain compliance with DEA regulations regarding the storage and use of narcotics.
• Work and partner with Methodist Mansfield, CFAAA, and CPAAA to identify and address
community needs.

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