Guide For Preparing Medical Directors

Module III

Medical Oversight

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• Guide Home

• Main Navigation

• Module I: EMS Overview

• Module II: The EMS System

• Module III: Medical Oversight

• Module IV: Personnel and Education

• Module V: EMS System Responsibilities

• Module VI: Quality Improvement

• Module VII: Medical Director's Role in All Hazards Events

• Module VIII: State, Regional, and Local Issues

• Assessment: Final Evaluation

Table of Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. Objectives
  3. Key Definitions
  4. EMS Medical Oversight
  5. Historical Aspects 1960's
  6. Historical Aspects 1970-1980's
  7. Historical Aspects 1980-1990's
  8. Historical Aspects 2000 Beyond
  9. Supporting Evidence for Physician Medical Oversight
  10. Supporting Evidence for Physician Medical Oversight
  11. Medical Oversight in Perspective
  12. Medical Oversight Activities
  13. Prospective Medical Oversight / Initial Education
  14. Prospective Medical Oversight / Protocol, Policy and Procedure Development
  15. Prospective Medical Oversight / Protocols
  16. Prospective Medical Oversight / Protocols as Standing Orders
  17. Prospective Medical Oversight / Policies
  18. Prospective Medical Oversight / Procedures
  19. Prospective Medical Oversight / Hiring Process
  20. Prospective Medical Oversight / Quality Management
  21. Prospective Medical Oversight / Political Activities
  22. Concurrent Medical Oversight / On-line Activities
  23. Concurrent Medical Oversight / On-scene Activities
  24. Retrospective Medical Oversight / Quality Management
  25. Retrospective Medical Oversight / Continuing and Remedial Education
  26. Retrospective Medical Oversight / Disciplinary Process
  27. Medical Oversight Roles and Responsibilities
  28. Self Test: Medical Oversight
  29. Resources
  30. Appendix A