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Mat-Su Borough EMS.

K Koechlein1, M S Johnson

  • 1Emergency Medical Services Section, Department of Health and Social Serices, Juneau, Alaska 99811.

Alaska Medicine
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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The Mat-Su Borough enhanced its emergency medical services (EMS) system using diverse funding. This investment led to a significant increase in emergency responses and improved survival rates for medical emergencies.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Healthcare Systems

Background:

  • The Mat-Su Borough previously had a less developed emergency medical services system.
  • Increased demand for emergency medical services was observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the development and impact of a modern, state-of-the-art emergency medical services (EMS) system in the Mat-Su Borough.
  • To assess the system's response to a growing number of emergency calls.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a combination of local borough funds, state grant funds, and fees for service for system development.
  • Integrated a volunteer workforce into the EMS operations.
  • Tracked emergency call volume and response data.

Main Results:

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  • The Mat-Su Borough successfully developed a modern, state-of-the-art EMS system.
  • The system responded to over 2200 emergency calls in 1987.
  • This represented a 56% increase in emergency calls compared to 1983.

Conclusions:

  • The enhanced EMS system has significantly improved the chances of survival for citizens and visitors during medical emergencies.
  • The strategic use of combined funding sources and volunteer integration proved effective in system development and operational capacity.