EMS System Review - State of New Jersey

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State of New Jersey, DHSS, OEMSConsulting Services: EMS System ReviewFigure 15: Seven Radios in One UnitThe focus groups scored this component M = 2.37, SD = 0.51 indicating a marginalrating (Figure 16).Figure 16: Scores for Communication SystemsCommunicationsGroup Scores Average 2.37 (Marginal)4.003.503.00Scores 1 - 52.502.001.501.000.500.001GroupsTriData, a Division of 46September 2007System Planning Corporation
State of New Jersey, DHSS, OEMSConsulting Services: EMS System ReviewClinical Care: The type and quality of EMS care being provided to New Jerseyresidents and visitors was the overriding factor for all discussions. There is a consensus that ALScare in New Jersey is superior and that having a small contingent of paramedics is a key elementof this success. In comparison, the perception of BLS-level care is that there are pockets ofexcellence and areas where care may not be adequate.One area of consensus was that the state regulations focused on technical materialsinstead of system integration. This leads to overregulation that reduces quality by restrictingEMS programs from providing the highest levels of care.The focus group scored this component M = 2.46, SD = 0.66, which is consideredmarginal. As with some components, the larger standard deviation indicates a larger paradox ofscores. This is likely due to geographic differences and some participants being primary ALSproviders and some exclusive BLS providers.Figure 17: Scores for Clinical CareClinical CareGroup Scores Average 2.46 (Marginal)Score 1 - 54.003.503.002.502.001.501.000.500.001GroupsInformation Systems – The ability to obtain, store, and analyze information is one ofthe most critical elements of a successful EMS system. Finding crucial information is likely thefoundation of the future of EMS. Healthcare systems are beginning to integrate medical recordsinto an accessible database that links with all appropriate elements of the healthcare system.EMS is beginning to recognize the importance of data and the ability to collect, analyze, andstore large amounts of data.New Jersey is especially challenged by this component as it is far behind many otherstates. Currently, there are no statewide EMS patient care reports, volunteer BLS units are notrequired to complete PCRs, licensed agencies report only aggregate data, and dispatch centersare not required to provide or report response-time data.TriData, a Division of 47September 2007System Planning Corporation
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