Paramedics are encouraged to contact the Command Physician as early as possible, but this should not delay initial care to the patient. The EMS Physician response is intended to enhance both patient care and the education of the EMS physician and paramedics. Paramedics are expected to understand and evaluate the appropriateness of orders received from the Command Physician. You may also request review by the faculty back-up physician or Medical Director on Call. A. Notify the Medical Director on Call as soon as possible after hospital arrival.
Physician gives orders and monitors channel for updates.
When possible, Medic Command notifies receiving hospital. The Medical Directors of Pittsburgh EMS are dedicated to the goal of assuring that this system is providing the highest quality of prehospital medical care that is achievable. To this end, components of the system undergo frequent review by representatives of members and customers of the system. These reviews are then used to improve that particular components of the system. Your participation in CQI is essential for achieving steady progress on the quality highway.