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Preplanning for EMS

Author(s): Warren Porter, MS, BA, NREMT-P, PNCCT
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763746612
  • ISBN-10:0763746614
  • Paperback    200 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $55.95 US List
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Overview

Preplanning was first developed in the 1970s by the fire service as a tool to make firefighting efforts more effective and ensure life safety for responders and civilians. Preplanning for EMS introduces emergency medical services (EMS) administrators, supervisors, and providers to preincident planning, focusing exclusively on EMS concerns. Preplanning allows EMS agencies to prepare prior to an incident by:

  • Researching specific local facilities, events, and potential incidents
  • Identifying hazards
  • Developing a response plan
  • Gathering supplies and recruiting help
  • Coordinating with law enforcement, fire services, and other response agencies

Reflecting many of the principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), Preplanning for EMS encourages EMS agencies to become involved in preplanning to promote the best possible outcome in an emergency.

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Features include: 

  • Case Studies—Provide the reader with an opportunity to see how EMS preplanning applies to the real world
  • Preplanning Practices—Provide further guidance on how to incorporate preplanning as a vital EMS function.
  • Tip Boxes—Highlight and elaborate on emergency response topics presented in the text.
  • Selected References—Suggest further reading on EMS preplanning. A complete list of these references appears in the back of the book.
 
 

 

 

 

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Chapter  1  Introduction to Preplanning
Chapter  2  Fire Department Experience in Preplanning
Chapter  3  The Preplanning Process
Chapter  4  Medical Facilities
Chapter  5  Schools
Chapter  6  Mass Gatherings
Chapter  7  Mass Medical Transportation
Chapter  8  Shelters and Mass Care
Chapter  9  Coordination
Chapter  10  Logistics
Chapter  11  Administration
Chapter  12  Disaster and Pandemic Management
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ShowAbout the Author(s)

Warren Porter, MS, BA, NREMT-P, PNCCT

Warren Porter has over 30 years of experience with emergency medical services (EMS), in a variety of positions. He has worked in the military as an infantryman and medic, and his work experience includes positions at paid and volunteer fire departments as well as third service organizations in rural and suburban agencies. Positions held include field paramedic and continuing education trainer. He has also worked as an educator and administrator in college and fire services settings. Aside from his regular EMS duties, Warren directed mobile public health clinics for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and served as the Evacuee Shelter Medical Operations Director for Hurricanes Gustav and Ike. He has taught numerous EMS and disaster courses internationally, is on the Texas EMS Magazine editorial board, presented at EMS conferences, is a continuing education reviewer, has written several chapters for EMS textbooks, and was a subject writer for the New EMS Education Standards. He holds a Master's degree in Emergency Health Services from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) provides education and practice management services for orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The Academy also serves as an advocate for improved patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Founded at Northwestern University as a not-for-profit organization in 1933, the Academy has grown from a small organization serving less than 500 members to the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists. The Academy now serves about 24,000 members internationally.

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