AN EVALUATION METHODOLOGY FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SYSTEMS

The object of the program was to study various methods for developing EMS data on which governmental decision-making might be based. After the study, one method was chosen and developed into a complete EMS assessment model. Work started with a baseline questionnaire developed under NATO. This was refined, expanded, and field tested in a number of states with the intention that, under NATO, it might become an international standard for EMS assessment. Appropriate effectiveness measures are described and a weighting system in which mathematical totals can be derived is suggested.

• Corporate Authors:

  Computer Sciences Corporation

  South 60, Routh 17
  Paramus, NJ  United States  07652
• Publication Date: 1973-6

Media Info

• Pagination: 198 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Emergency medical services; Evaluation; Finance; Health care services; Measures of effectiveness; Medical equipment; Medical personnel; Medical services; Organizations; Planning; Questionnaires; Supply; Surveys; Traffic crashes
• Uncontrolled Terms: Availability; Effectiveness; Financial management; Motor vehicle accidents
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Finance; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00047863
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-134-2-460
• Files: NTIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1973 12:00AM