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EMS rolls out motorized gurneys; community paramedicine flags navigation centers as high 911 users
Summary
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong reported the rollout of motorized gurneys for ambulance crews, completion of pediatric advanced life-support training, and data showing navigation centers and supportive housing among top 911 call locations, prompting analysis of repeat callers and triage changes.
Deputy Chief Sandra Tong told the commission the EMS division is implementing motorized gurneys and training staff to use them with the department’s new larger ambulances, calling the change a safety improvement to reduce provider injuries.
Tong summarized March operations: PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) training for paramedics, medical…
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