EMS Agency Information
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
"The mission of the County of El Dorado EMS Agency is to ensure high-quality pre-hospital care for residents and visitors through oversight, planning, implementation, and continuous monitoring of the emergency medical services system."
EMS Service Areas
EMS AGENCY MANDATED FUNCTIONS
System Organization and Management
Implement and evaluate EMS system
Provide medical direction for EMS system
Ensure on-line medical direction by base hospital
Support clinical advisory groups (MAC, CQIC, EMCC)
Develop and update EMS Plan to assess system and identify needs
Develop and update Trauma Plan Review
Monitor and coordinate EMS system operations
Develop and enforce medical policies, procedures, guidelines, field treatment protocols
Approve ALS services as part of EMS system
Establish exclusive operating areas for ALS transport contractors
Staffing/Training
Assess personnel and training needs
Approve education programs including continuing education
Accredit and certify prehospital medical personnel
Ensure medical dispatch training and certification for dispatch personnel
Establish defibrillation accreditation policies for public safety and BLS personnel
Establish EMD dispatch priority reference system
Communications
Ensure communication linkage capability of EMS system
Establish EMD dispatch priority reference system
Response and Transportation
Develop, negotiate, renew and enforce medical transportation contracts
Evaluate and report provider compliance to contract
Ensure compliance to State and local regulations, policies and procedures
Develop RFP processes to procure transportation service contractors
Ensure EMS staff are trained and vehicles are equipped to ALS levels
Integrate first responders into EMS system
Coordinate air ambulance and rescue services; develop policies and procedures
Plan for mobilization of response and transport vehicles for disaster
Develop multi-casualty response plans and procedures
Facilities and Critical Care
Develop and maintain agreements with acute care facilities
Designate and monitor base hospitals and receiving hospitals
Develop trauma care system
Data Collection and System Evaluation
Provide countywide quality assurance processes to audit prehospital response
Review Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) to ensure appropriate level of response
Review EMD to ensure appropriateness of medical pre-arrival instructions
Establish a data management system to support planning and system evaluation
Develop trauma registry to capture trauma system data
Public Information and Education
Promote community education on injury control, CPR and first aid programs
Promote citizen disaster preparedness activities
Disaster Medical Response
Participate in development of disaster medical response plan and resources inventory
Designate disaster casualty collection points
Ensure EMS personnel are trained/equipped for hazardous materials response
Establish procedures for disaster casualty distribution
Establish procedures for needs assessment for outside assistance
Ensure annual disaster drill is conducted by each hospital
EMS AGENCY NON-MANDATED FUNCTIONS
County Service Areas 3 and 7
Administer special taxes and benefit assessments
Process annual assessments onto tax rolls
Handle property owner inquiries and prepare refunds
EMS Agency Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all out actions, ensuring honesty, transparency, and accountability in every aspect of our work.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in the delivery of emergency medical services, prioritizing high quality care, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnership and work closely with local agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to achieve common goals and deliver seamless care.
Fiscal Accountability
We foster fiscal accountability through the responsible use of resources.
Community Focus
We strive to engage our community through education, outreach, and involvement to build trust and foster a sense of shared responsibility.
Inclusivity
We provide access to emergency medical services for all individuals, ensuring that everyone received the care they need when they need it.
EMS Agency Vision
Our vision is to ensure a versatile and accessible emergency medical services system that provides optimal patient centered care.