EMS

In an effort to make our website more useful, we have pulled specific resources and information that we thought would be useful to rural EMS in the state.  

 

Certification & Licensure

Administrative Rules
National Certification Agency
Scope of Practice and National EMS Policies and Resources

Applications & Forms

State EMS Forms

Scope of Services / Special Regulations for CAHs

96 Hour Limit on Average Length of Stay & Transfer Agreements

State & Local Oversight

State of Wiscosnin EMS License and Certification Information
Wisconsin Trauma Care System

Statewide Trauma Advisory Committee (STAC)
Regional Trauma Advisory Councils (RTAC)
State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board
Physician Advisory Committee (PAC)
Wisconsin Emergency Medical Service for Children (EMSC)
National Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)

The WI Office of Rural Health has comprehensive news and funding items related to rural healthcare on the Rural Reporter page.  Please visit us there for a wealth of information.

 

However, the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) provides two news feeds specific to EMS, and we offer those below for your use. The feeds are live and will likely contain different information each time you view this page.

 

RHIhub is a federally funded agency that gathers and distributes national rural health and human services information online, including a dedicated rural EMS page. Because RHIhub aggregates information across states, the feeds are not Wisconsin specific but will contain Wisconsin information when it is available.

 

Rural EMS News

News: Fighting Fires For Free, Aging Volunteers Struggle To Recruit The Next Generation
08/16/2017
Highlights the challenges faced by rural volunteer fire fighters who are trying to meet greater levels of need with fewer people. Additionally, these aging volunteer forces are often working without, or with outdated, rescue equipment. Also touches on similar issues for rural volunteer EMS services.

 
News: ERs Can Improve Population Health in Rural Areas
08/10/2017
Emergency physicians in Michigan have proposed a new healthcare delivery model that aims to reverse the trend of hospital closures and failing health in rural areas. The proposed model would blend the lines between emergency care and primary care, resulting in a sustainable, rural-specific system that addresses rural residents' most pressing needs.

 
News: EMS Delays In Rural Areas Leave First-Aid Gap For Bystanders To Fill
08/07/2017
Highlights new research that found that emergency response times were, on average, more than twice as long in rural areas as they were in urban areas, and that in one out of ten calls in rural areas, EMS units' response time was nearly half an hour. Researchers also pointed out the effectiveness of programs that train civilians in CPR and First Aid so they can be the "help until help arrives" in rural emergencies.

 
News: Millions of Americans Live Nowhere Near a Hospital, Jeopardizing Their Lives
08/03/2017
While debates over healthcare access and coverage continue, an estimated 30 million Americans already live more than an hour from the nearest available trauma care. Access to care is a continual problem for rural residents, who consequently face higher rates of accidental death. Recent rural hospital closures have exacerbated the problem, causing some in Congress to search for solutions.

 
Resource: Air Ambulance: Data Collection and Transparency Needed to Enhance DOT Oversight
07/28/2017
Addresses various aspects of air transport for critically ill patients, including the amount charged for service, the factors that affect service, and actions the federal government could take to provide pricing oversight. Discusses the implications and importance of air transport for rural areas throughout. -- Government Accountability Office

 
Resource: Traffic Safety Facts 2014
06/21/2017
Presents data of rural and urban motor vehicle crashes, traffic fatalities including emergency medical service (EMS) response times, and fatal crashes. -- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

 
Funding opportunity: First Responders - Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Cooperative Agreement
06/06/2017
Grants to allow first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device approved or cleared under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose. -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

 
Funding opportunity: EMS Grant Writing 101 Institute
06/06/2017
A 3-part webinar training series that introduces EMS agencies to grant writing basics, how to connect with potential funders and partners, and where to find funding. -- National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health