Pennsylvania Department of Health
Statewide EMS Development Plan

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Table of Contents
EMS Mission Statement	i
Message from the Director	iii
Statewide Development Plan: Background and Users’ Guide	v
Overview: The EMS System	vi
Organizational Chart	ix
Map of the EMS Regions	x
Regional EMS Council Addresses	xi
Introduction to Plan	xii
Summary of Plan Goals and Objectives	xiv

 

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EMS Office Plan and Supporting Tasks
Section 1 Integration of Health Services	1
Section 2 EMS Research	9
Section 3 Legislation and Regulation	15
Section 4 System Finance	19
Section 5 Human Resources	23
Section 6 Education Systems	29
Section 7 Public Access	39
Section 8 Communication Systems	45
Section 9 Medical Direction	51
Section 10 Clinical Care	55
Section 11 Disaster Response	61
Section 12 Public Education	67
Section 13 Prevention	73
Section 14 Information Systems	77
Section 15 Evaluation	81