An Evaluation of Ambulance Services at the Naval Regional Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina.

Abstract

This paper presents an analysis of the current ambulance service provided by the Naval Regional Medical Center (NRMC), and formulates recommendations for improvements to the pre-hospital care system's structure and operation. Although the preponderence of ambulance runs appear to be executed in a rapid and professional manner, recently identified discrepancies may indicate the presence of potentially unsafe conditions. Specifically, some confusion has been encountered regarding ambulance dispatching policies and responsibilities. Ambulance response has been delayed, on occasion, by the dispatcher's: failure to obtain sufficient information regarding the patients location and complaint, confusion regarding the patient eligibility for services, and misinterpretation of dispatching procedures. Other delays have occurred because of the driver's unfamiliarity with: the geographic area, ambulance operation, and requirements for remaining available to the dispatcher. Keywords: Emergency health care. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA195653

Entities

People

  • Norman J. Barber

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Employment
  • First Aid
  • First Responders
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Physicians
  • Pre-Hospital Care
  • Urban Areas

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