[Scan-DC] New Mont Co dispatch changes

[ltbrown122 at aol.com]

On May 18, 2009, ECC will implement an upgrade to the Emergency Medical Dispatch

(EMD) protocols using Version 12 of Priority Dispatch ProQA software. The new version of

this software fixes some items, but more importantly, it updates and adds some new event

types to the protocol and adds some new pre-arrival instructions. The updates and

changes should increase the effectiveness and efficiency of call processing.

Along with the updated software, the ECC will implement new EMS Response Plans.

Current EMS Response Plans require dispatching a single paramedic for most Charlie
event types, and two paramedics for most Delta and Echo event types. The new EMS
Response Plans significantly reduce the number of ALS event types that require two

paramedics, especially for the Delta event types. All Echo event types still require two

paramedics.

The Alpha Dispatcher at ECC will no longer announce the response determinants for ALS

events (i.e., Charlie, Delta, or Echo). Rather, when the EMS event type requires two

paramedics, the Alpha Dispatcher will announce: “This is an ALS-2 response.” No
announcement will be made when the EMS event type requires a single paramedic, nor will

an announcement be made for a BLS event.

To assemble two paramedics for EMS events that require an ALS-2 response, ECC will

typically dispatch a Medic Unit and an AFRA. For EMS event-types that require only one

paramedic, ECC will typically dispatch a Medic Unit and a first responder. However, during

periods of20high demand for ALS service, these event-types may receive only an AFRA and

an ambulance.



single paramedic for most Charlie
event types, and two paramedics for most Delta and Echo event types. The new EMS
Response Plans significantly reduce the number of ALS event types that require two

paramedics, especially for the Delta event types. All Echo event types still require two

paramedics.

The Alpha Dispatcher at ECC will no longer announce the response determinants for ALS

events (i.e., Charlie, Delta, or Echo). Rather, when the EMS event type requires two

paramedics, the Alpha Dispatcher will announce: “This is an ALS-2 response.” No
announcement will be made when the EMS event type requires a single paramedic, nor will

an announcement be made for a BLS event.

To assemble two paramedics for EMS events that require an ALS-2 response, ECC will

typically dispatch a Medic Unit and an AFRA. For EMS event-types that require only one

paramedic, ECC will typically dispatch a Medic Unit and a first responder. However, during

periods of high demand for ALS service, these event-types may receive only an AFRA and

an ambulance.


two paramedics for most Delta and Echo event types. The new EMS
Response Plans significantly reduce the number of ALS event types that require two

paramedics, especially for the Delta event types. All Echo event types still require two

paramedics.

The Alpha Dispatcher at ECC will no longer announce the response determinants for ALS

events (i.e., Cha
rlie, Delta, or Echo). Rather, when the EMS event type requires two

paramedics, the Alpha Dispatcher will announce: “This is an ALS-2 response.” No
announcement will be made when the EMS event type requires a single paramedic, nor will

an announcement be made for a BLS event.

To assemble two paramedics for EMS events that require an ALS-2 response, ECC will

typically dispatch a Medic Unit and an AFRA. For EMS event-types that require only one

paramedic, ECC will typically dispatch a Medic Unit and a first responder. However, during

periods of high demand for ALS service, these event-types may receive only an AFRA and

an ambulance.

This is an ALS-2 response.” No
announcement will be made when the EMS event type requires a single paramedic, nor will

an announcement be made for a BLS event.

To assemble two paramedics for EMS events that require an ALS-2 response, ECC will

typically dispatch a Medic Unit and an AFRA. For EMS event-types that require only one

paramedic, ECC will typically dispatch a Medic Unit and a first responder. However, during

periods of high demand for ALS service, these event-types may receive only an AFRA and

an ambulance.