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REMSA tells commissioners it responds to 250,000 calls yearly; highlights community services and staffing supports
Summary
REMSA representatives gave an operational update describing regional EMS dispatch, uncompensated care and investments in equipment and workforce supports. Commissioners asked about workforce mental-health supports and technology upgrades.
REMSA Health (REMSA) presented a detailed operational update to the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 14, describing emergency medical dispatch volumes, community programs and investments in equipment and staff.
Barry Duplantis, REMSA’s presenter, said the region’s community EMS organization receives roughly 250,000 calls into its communications center each year, dispatches ambulances to about 95,000 calls and transports roughly 65,000 patients to area hospitals. He emphasized that REMSA provides care on-scene when transportation is…
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