Missouri Ambulance Association

As emergency medical services (EMS) efforts to better support patients and communities across Missouri through the implementation of innovative programs like Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) and Community Paramedicine (CP) programs, the Missouri Ambulance Association remains committed to staying at the forefront of these efforts. One of the benefits of these initiatives is that rather than focusing solely on emergency response and patient transportation, these models introduce the inclusion...

As telehealth has become a key element in primary care medical offices across the country, it is also transforming how our emergency medical services personnel operate across Missouri. The healthcare system is continuing to evolve, and EMS agencies alongside it. By adopting telehealth solutions into our emergency services operations, we can effectively enhance patient care, improve efficiency on and in between calls, and expand access to essential medical care into underserved communities. ...

When it comes to emergency medicine services, patient handoffs are one of the most critical moments.