California Patient Movement Plan - Section 1: Introduction

• 2021

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• Kelly Coleman; Tiffany Cannon

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This training video introduces the California Patient Movement Plan, a collaboration between California EMS Authority and the Department of Public Health. The plan focuses on saving lives, protecting health, and coordinating patient movement during emergencies. It includes functions like patient evacuation, regulation, in-route medical care, tracking, and repatriation. The plan's incident levels and application to various agencies are discussed, emphasizing the importance of organization and coordination in emergency response. This video is number 1 in 5 of an educational series.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: California; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Emergency Medical Services; Health Plan Implementation; Patient Transfer; Transportation of Patients

Institutions: California Emergency Medical Services Authority

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