Crisis Standards of Care and COVID-19: What EMS Needs to Know

• 2020

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The webinar "Crisis Standards of Care and COVID-19: What EMS Needs to Know" explains how COVID-19 is putting pressure on healthcare systems, especially EMS services. It describes the importance of planning for crisis standards of care in emergencies. The webinar highlights how one state is preparing for increased demand and what local EMS leaders need to know about implementing these standards. Presenters include experts from Arizona State University, the University of Minnesota, and Hennepin County Medical Center. Links are provided for more information on this topic through webinars and resources online.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Guidelines; Public Health Administration; Surge Capacity; COVID-19

Institutions: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

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