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Best Practices “Emergency Medical Services”
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Best Practices in EMS Overview What is a best practice Why EMS needs best practices The theory of EMS Darwinism The economy and best practices Best practices dissected & discussed Wrap up / Q&A
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What is a “Best Practice” Wikipedia defines it as… A Best practice is the belief that there is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive or reward that is more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique, method, process, etc. The idea is that with proper processes, checks, and testing, a desired outcome can be delivered with fewer problems and unforeseen complications. Best practices can also be defined as the most efficient (least amount of effort) and effective (best results) way of accomplishing a task, based on repeatable procedures that have proven themselves over time for large numbers of people.
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Why EMS Needs “Best Practices” The Theory of EMS Darwinism Service delivery model variations / inconsistencies Lack of commonly accepted operational standards (like NFPA for Fire Service) Mix of public / private / government ownership Mix of for profit / non-profit models Lack of standardized managerial education platform Industry has attempted to bridge educational gap with limited success Success lies in sharing clinical best practices but not operational ones
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The Theory of EMS Darwinism Darwinism / Evolutionary Theory Isolated environments produce similar species that evolve in different ways from each other Evolutionary adaptation to the environment occurs to ensure survival of the species EMS has “evolved” under these principles
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The Theory of EMS Darwinism EMS agencies are isolated from each other due to proprietary barriers created by varying system designs, ownership models and funding sources Gives credence to the phrase “If you’ve seen one EMS system, you’ve seen one EMS system” However, they are still of the same species… Common operational denominators exist for every EMS system which provide the foundation for “Best Practices” Acceptance of these “Best Practices” depends on your system design, necessity for change, culture and other factors
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The Theory of EMS Darwinism
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My industry experience has been… Necessity may be the mother invention however… …it also drives acceptance of the previously unacceptable
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Current / Future Economic and Demographic Conditions If there ever has been a time where necessity will drive innovation, acceptance of the unacceptable and the merging of separately evolved species into one, it is now! Shrinking public funding mechanisms, uncertain healthcare dollars and rising unemployment in the face of a large aging boomer generation will force industry innovation and change Funding / service level / employment compensation tradeoff’s or service delivery model design changes…you decide (as may the current presidential administration)
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Best Practices in EMS - Disclaimer Best practices mentioned in this presentation are based on my personal exposure / experience with numerous EMS systems across the US, Canada and other European nations I know many other best practices beyond those mentioned in the presentation exist, I have just not had the privilege of seeing or learning about all of them as of yet If you know of a best practice and would like to share it please feel free to do so anytime during the presentation
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Best Practices in EMS Deployment Science Operations Supply / Logistics Fleet maintenance Human resources Training / education Quality Improvement Billing / Finance Communications EMS System Designs EMS Response to Pandemic
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Deployment Science
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Best Practices in EMS Deployment Science Setting service reliability standards and then meeting them for emergency and non-emergency service e.g. Life threatening emergencies responded to within 8 minutes 90% of the time Measure response times ACCURATELY (no smoke and mirrors) Fractile measurement approach not average Call received in 9-1-1 center to on scene
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Best Practices in EMS Deployment Science Using deployment methodologies that match supply and demand both temporally and geospatially Production Model EMS / SSM / Peak Load Staffing Station move-ups based on demand not geography Realize that deployment methodology and response time service reliability are just as important (if not more) as the medicine we provide Life-saving treatment is worthless if it is not provided in time Deployment methodology drives labor costs up or down which has a direct effect on the quality of medicine we can afford to provide given the current reimbursement mechanisms
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Best Practices in EMS Deployment Science Technological edge Livedecision support tools for making resource deployment decisions in real-time MARVLIS SIREN DECCAN CAD vendor specific features Balanced matching of service demand needs with human needs Zoll Resource Planner In-vehicle smart routing systems that use live or historical road network data to adjust routes and candidate rankings
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Ambulance Operations
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Best Practices in EMS Operations Vehicle design conducive to long-term, in ambulance shifts DVD / entertainment systems Larger front cabs to allow for reclining in front of unit Field supervisors capable of on-site / on demandlost unit hour mitigation Solve a variety of issues that would take an ambulance out of service or cause service inefficiency Resupply of medical supplies, fixing of vehicle problems, availability of backup equipment, bariatric stretcher delivery
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Best Practices in EMS Operations Managerial Front Recognition of “generational differences” and how to overcome them Moving away from performance based compensation programs Recognition that physical separation of employees from management leads to unions and/or poor employee / employer communications Recognition that the best clinicians don’t necessarily make the best organizational leaders Recognition that our leaders and managers need training in leading and managing
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Best Practices in EMS Operations Recognition that 24 hour shifts in busy urban EMS systems are not conducive for safety or quality patient care Recognition that EMS is a 24x7 business and should be managed as such Lessons from other public safety disciplines FD / PD management systems Integration of ICS into daily routines to improve EMS familiarity
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Best Practices in EMS Operations Technological Edge Online scheduling systems Allow for online management of schedule, shift trades, PTO, OT pickup, etc. Integration into CAD or other decision support tools Employee communications Twitter / Facebook VERY effective tool if managed and administrated properly Many ePCR / eScheduling / time and attendance systems allow for broadcast and individual messaging Email systems may or may not be effective Reader boards with “Flash & Pizzazz” Office Live – Sharepoint Server
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Supply & Logistics
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Best Practices in EMS Supply & Logistics Centralized deployment facilities / hubs EMS providers not responsible for checking supply levels, wash vehicles or maintaining vehicles Fleet-wide standardization of ambulance design Assembly line style resupply systems “speed loaders” Streamlined restocking processes Improves supply reliability Improves resupply efficiency
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Best Practices in EMS Supply & Logistics Technological Edge Just in time ordering systems that minimize the need for warehousing of vast amounts of supplies Online inventory and ordering systems provided by vendors Bar coding / RF ID systems Electronic check-in/out equipment accountability systems
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Fleet Maintenance
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Best Practices in EMS Fleet Maintenance Preventative maintenance (PM) programs that mimic the airline industry “Green” initiatives including solar charging systems, bio-fuels, lighter vehicles, etc. Bridging the Ford 6.0 liter issues Refurbishing 7.3 liter chassis Class action law suit Gas / diesel
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Best Practices in EMS Fleet Maintenance Technological Edge Onboard “black box” driving computers that provide G-force feedback and record/transmit everything wirelessly (Road-Safety) Cameras that capture significant events (DriveCam) Wireless in-vehicle routers that provide internet access via the cellular data networks (InMotion) Fleet maintenance tracking software that allows for part failure analysis that is integrated into the PM system
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Human Resources
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Best Practices in EMS Human Resource Management Proactive headcount management practices Streamlined policies & procedures directly linked with accreditation standards (C.A.A.S. / C.A.M.T.S. / A.C.E.) Academy style orientation programs for new hire employees Internal EMS education for EMT & Paramedic certifications with working scholarships Paid PD/FD style educational academy Policies on social networking impacts on the workplace
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Best Practices in EMS Human Resource Management Technological Edge Online employee tools for benefit management and administration Online policies and procedures access Paperless employee files with secure access available to management 24x7 Streamlined business systems that talk to each other
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Training / Education
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Best Practices in EMS Training / Education Online systems for off-site training Web based meetings / presentation systems WebEx, GoToMeeting, NEFSIS, etc. On demand content provision (proprietary or purchased) Online testing / certification systems Simulation Labs Sophisticated simulators / manikins Lab designed just for simulation training scenarios Real-time on-duty scenario training / testing
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Best Practices in EMS Training / Education Using training and education programs to supplement your system’s revenue and offset training overhead costs AHA training Private industry training Ancillary healthcare services training Government / military Portable training programs with portable simulation labs Increase training reach to remote markets Open up new opportunities Rural services
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Quality Improvement
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Best Practices In EMS Quality Improvement Using ePCR systems to improve QI efficiency, effectiveness and portability Using advanced automated QI systems that enable 100% auditing of charts against clinical documentation and protocol standards Adopting QI workflows that improve employee communication, feedback loops and remediation for improved behavior modification
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Billing / Finance
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Best Practices in EMS Billing / Finance Paperless ePCR systems making A/R a much more efficient and effective process Granular financial statements that group each service line and operational individually for improved decision making abilities A/R tracking by customer with monthly financial trigger processes to identify payer problems
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Best Practices in EMS Billing / Finance Lean business processes that measure productivity and performance Internal Federal Compliance auditing by an independent agency Quality based reimbursement initiatives at the Federal level Online payment and account management options
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Communications
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Best Practices in EMS Communications “Situational awareness” / “decision support” EMD System Call classification for resource triage (priority based dispatching processes) Pre-arrival instructions Pandemic / CBRN screening system Live data surveillance systems Syndromic / bio-terrorism Operational Sentinel event
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Best Practices in EMS Communications CAD systems AVL / GPS integrated Dynamic road network speed algorithms for routing and candidate ranking Real-time demand surveillance Real-time deployment decision support systems Live off-site redundancy & backup systems Phone / Radio systems Phase II wireless compliance IP based communications systems
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EMS System Design
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Best Practices in EMS EMS System Designs System designs must comprehend EMS economics to survive Not effected by typical elasticity of supply & demand Population size, age, socio-economics & other demographics Pricing / quantity does not drive increases or decreases in overall service demands (volume) Free market competition drives up costs / drives down quality System fragmentation decreases economies of scale, significantly increases costs of operations and typically provides for poor patient care (response times)
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Best Practices in EMS EMS System Designs No EMS system design is perfect “Successful” ones include the following features: Limited or zero local tax subsidy Service accountability through performance guarantees and standards Ability to replace the provider for performance failures Closed market with sole source provider performing emergency and non-emergency services (most economically efficient model) Rates and performance controlled through publically accountable entities Balance patient care, employee wellbeing and financial responsibility
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Best Practices in EMS EMS System Designs Recognition that the deployment model used within an EMS system has a direct correlation on system costs and patient care effectiveness and outcomes Demand driven systems provide considerably better service reliability to a much larger patient population Fixed geographic based systems provide good service to the first patient, but not necessarily the second, third and so on Economics and politics are typical determiners of EMS system design type until the EMS system kills the wrong person or costs too much money
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Pandemic Response
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Best Practices in EMS Pandemic Response (H1N1) WHO declared a worldwide pandemic level 6 this week (actually well over due) While H1N1 (Swine Flu) has been very mild, there is heightened concern by health officials that it could become more virulent this fall (mortality <1% currently) H5N1 (Avian Flu) is happening in the middle east but no human to human transmission YET (40% – 50% mortality when it is contracted)
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Best Practices in EMS Pandemic Response (H1N1) EARLY screening / surveillance during the 9-1-1 call NAED SRI Screening / Card 36 Pandemic Flu Based on findings, first responders (FD/PD) and EMS personnel “suit up” PRIOR to entry / patient contact Protect your assets (lessons learned from SARS) Reverse isolation of patient Protocols / processes for system overload, denial of service or altered response configurations 6-1-1 Information lines / 9-1-1 call center demand shifting Public & public safety information systems imperative
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Best Practices in EMS Pandemic Response (H1N1) Consider supply needs PRIOR to the incident Isolation supply caches Cleaning / decontamination supply caches Enough for everyone (FD/PD/EMS/Family)? ICS system / Command & Control may rest with the Health Department Poor experience with ICS / EMS / Public Safety Public health focus on the epidemiology / medicine / treatments Communication channels may be limited or non-existent
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Best Practices in EMS Pandemic Response (H1N1) Consider personnel needs (different then disaster) Shelter in place requirements / isolation impact Logistical needs of your personnel Consider other infrastructure support needs All items needed to provide service AMFYOYO – remember this will be large scale, wide spread and concurrent events nation / world wide Communicate / Communicate / Communicate The public Employees & their families Public safety agencies Health Department / CDC / WHO
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