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Who is responsible for daily administration of the EMS Department?

The EMS Chief (correct)

The Deputy City Manager

The EMS Medical Director

The EMS Communications Center

What does Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code require the EMS Department to provide?

Firefighting services

Routine medical check-ups

Advanced life support training

Continuous, uninterrupted emergency service (correct)

Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?

The EMS Medical Director

The EMS Communications Center (correct)

The EMS Chief

The Deputy City Manager

To whom does the EMS Chief report?

The Deputy City Manager over public safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the EMS Department required to provide within the City of Austin?

Continuous, uninterrupted emergency service Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations that affect the EMS department?

The EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who provides clinical oversight for the EMS Department?

The Medical Director Signup and view all the answers

What does the EMS Department adopt as its standard of care?

Clinical Operating Guidelines distributed by the Medical Director Signup and view all the answers

Who may provide administrative support to the Medical Director?

The EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into agreements for specific medical oversight?

For research and specialized services Signup and view all the answers

What is the area of jurisdiction for providing EMS services?

Throughout the City of Austin and any approved jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating a strategic plan for the EMS Department?

The EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in terms of quality improvement?

Providing training in improvement methodology Signup and view all the answers

What does the EMS Department adopt in terms of city policies and procedures?

'City of Austin Policies, Administrative Bulletins, and other directions established by the City Manager' Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?

'Chief Assistant Director Manager Supervisor Employee' Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the EMS Department according to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code?

Provide continuous, uninterrupted emergency service Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing performance measures for the EMS Department?

EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

Who does the EMS Chief report to?

Deputy City Manager over public safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the designated responsibility of the EMS Communications Center?

Handle calls for emergency medical services Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department?

EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

What does the EMS Chief establish for the department?

Leadership direction Signup and view all the answers

Under which city official does the EMS Chief operate?

Deputy City Manager over public safety Signup and view all the answers

Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?

EMS Communications Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of City of Austin leaders in relation to the EMS Department?

Work with local service providers Signup and view all the answers

According to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code, what type of emergency service must the EMS Department provide within the City of Austin?

Advanced life support Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Austin-Travis County Office of the Medical Director (OMD) in the EMS Department?

Participating in the selection of personnel Signup and view all the answers

In terms of medical oversight, under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into specific agreements?

To administer care for a population of patients under specific physician oversight Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in relation to quality improvement?

Establishing a quality steering team Signup and view all the answers

Under what jurisdiction is the EMS Department expected to provide services?

Throughout the City of Austin and any approved jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What does the EMS Chief establish for the department according to the text?

A process to develop, review, and update a strategic plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?

Chief, Assistant Director, Manager, Supervisor, Employee Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing policies and procedures specific to the EMS Department?

EMS Chief Signup and view all the answers

In compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department, who may review policies and procedures when necessary or when required by law?

City of Austin's Law Department Signup and view all the answers

What assistance may the EMS Chief enter into agreements for when approved by the City Council?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Who is responsible for daily administration of the EMS Department?

What does Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code require the EMS Department to provide?

Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?

To whom does the EMS Chief report?

What is the EMS Department required to provide within the City of Austin?

Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations that affect the EMS department?

Who provides clinical oversight for the EMS Department?

What does the EMS Department adopt as its standard of care?

Who may provide administrative support to the Medical Director?

Under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into agreements for specific medical oversight?

What is the area of jurisdiction for providing EMS services?

Who is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating a strategic plan for the EMS Department?

What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in terms of quality improvement?

What does the EMS Department adopt in terms of city policies and procedures?

What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?

What is the primary responsibility of the EMS Department according to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code?

Who is responsible for establishing performance measures for the EMS Department?

Who does the EMS Chief report to?

What is the designated responsibility of the EMS Communications Center?

Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department?

What does the EMS Chief establish for the department?

Under which city official does the EMS Chief operate?

Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?

What is the role of City of Austin leaders in relation to the EMS Department?

According to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code, what type of emergency service must the EMS Department provide within the City of Austin?

What is the role of the Austin-Travis County Office of the Medical Director (OMD) in the EMS Department?

In terms of medical oversight, under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into specific agreements?

What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in relation to quality improvement?

Under what jurisdiction is the EMS Department expected to provide services?

What does the EMS Chief establish for the department according to the text?

What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?

Who is responsible for establishing policies and procedures specific to the EMS Department?

In compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department, who may review policies and procedures when necessary or when required by law?

What assistance may the EMS Chief enter into agreements for when approved by the City Council?

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