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San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Emergency Medical Services – Are We Covered?
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Findings 6 findings
F1
Provision of paramedics in the ambulance service meets the requirements of the negotiated agreement.
F2
Multiple agencies provide paramedic and EMT services.
F3
EMSA negotiates all costs for the ambulance service.
F4
San Luis Ambulance Company INC. has the sole contract to provide medical transportation services for the county.
F5
Only three of the 16 Cal Fire engines funded by the County have paramedics.
F6
San Luis Obispo County does not allow non-paramedic EMTs to use devices approved in other counties to protect an airway in case of medical emergency.
Recommendations 2
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R1Additional paramedics should be provided on County-funded engines and added to the next contract.
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R2The County EMS Division should approve more options for airway protection by BLS personnel using equipment that limits risky outcomes. This should be accomplished
Conclusions 1
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CL1While some people might like to see more medical emergency personnel deployed around the county, the Grand Jury recognizes that good governance requires cost-effective use of funds to deliver adequate protective services to its population. It is the conclusion of this Grand Jury that the County is providing a level of emergency services commensurate with the needs of its population.
No Responses Found 1
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