Sentences with phrase «emergency medical services arrives»

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Encouragement of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through education and training, along with training of 9 -1-1 operators to guide bystanders through CPR with clear, standardized instructions while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive; and

Less than half (45.7 percent) of cardiac arrest victims get the immediate help they need before emergency responders arrive, in part because emergency medical services take, on average, between four and ten minutes to reach someone in cardiac arrest.

In a study involving simulated out - of - hospital cardiac arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived in less time than emergency medical services, with a reduction in response time of about 16 minutes, according to a study published by JAMA.

UH also works with local emergency medical service teams and provides equipment to use before arriving at hospitals because time is of the essence when dealing with trauma and other critical emergencies.

March 6, 2018 — A study found that people are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest if a bystander uses a defibrillator while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.

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Though no appointment is necessary for emergency services, you should call prior to arriving so our staff can prepare for your pet's medical emergency.

If you are traveling in an area where the language is unfamiliar to you, you may need translation services to arrange for emergency medical transportation by ambulance or when you arrive at the medical facility.

Hillside Hospital, Gresham, OR 3/2012 to Present Intake Coordinator • Respond to inquiry calls and provide information regarding hospital policies and procedures • Greet patients» and families as they arrive and swiftly inquire into their purpose of visit • Ascertain that emergency patients are quickly admitted and that intake requirements are handled post first aid or emergency care • Derive information from non-emergency patients pertaining to medical history and demographics • Take not of insurance information and ensure that it is verified from the company • Provide patients with information regarding co-pays and services that their insurance does not cover • Verify eligibility and benefits accurately and obtain initial authorizations • Provide information pertaining to hospital policies and available medical procedures • Study each patient's case thoroughly and determine which / what type of doctor should be informed • Ascertain the medical records are properly and confidentially maintained

Gresham Healthcare, Gresham, OR 1/2010 to 3/2012 Front Desk Officer • Greeted patients and families as they arrive and provided them with appropriate information • Inquired into the nature of visit and determined need for providing emergency services • Coordinated emergency services for patients with severe medical problems or accident victims • Took telephone calls and provided information regarding medical facilities available • Scheduled patients» appointments with their designated specialist and made follow up calls prior to appointments