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On the federal level.

J G Ferko

    Emergency
    |August 8, 1987
    PubMed
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    The federal government is increasing its role in coordinating emergency medical services (EMS) agencies nationwide. Several governmental initiatives and over ten federal agencies now support state and local EMS, focusing on national standards, funding, and training.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health Policy
    • Emergency Medical Services Management

    Background:

    • Historically, state and local governments primarily managed emergency medical services (EMS).
    • Recent years have seen growing federal concern regarding the lack of coordination among diverse EMS agencies.
    • Governmental efforts, including Senate Bill S-10 and ASTM Committee F-30, aim to standardize and improve EMS coordination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a detailed overview of the federal government's evolving role in national emergency medical services.
    • To highlight recent federal initiatives aimed at enhancing EMS agency coordination.
    • To identify resources for national standards, alternative funding, and training available through federal agencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of federal government's historical and current involvement in EMS.

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  • Analysis of recent legislative actions and committee formations related to EMS coordination.
  • Identification and categorization of federal agencies supporting EMS at state and local levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Over ten federal agencies, spanning diverse departments like Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, actively assist EMS.
    • There is a discernible trend towards the development and implementation of national EMS standards.
    • Federal involvement offers insights into alternative funding streams and training resources for EMS providers.

    Conclusions:

    • The federal government's engagement in EMS coordination has significantly increased since the late 1960s.
    • Federal support is crucial for establishing national standards and improving the efficiency of emergency medical services.
    • Understanding federal resources can enhance EMS agency capabilities through training and funding opportunities.