Crisis Standards of Care and COVID-19: What EMS Needs to Know

• 2020

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• James Hodge Jr.; Aaron Burnett; John Hick

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This webinar explains how COVID-19 is putting pressure on healthcare systems, especially EMS services. It describes the importance of planning for crisis standards of care in emergencies. The webinar highlights how one state is preparing for increased demand and what local EMS leaders need to know about implementing these standards.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Guidelines; Public Health Administration; Surge Capacity; COVID-19

Institutions: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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