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Who is responsible for daily administration of the EMS Department?
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?
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?
Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?
To whom does the EMS Chief report?
To whom does the EMS Chief report?
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What is the EMS Department required to provide within the City of Austin?
What is the EMS Department required to provide within the City of Austin?
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Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations that affect the EMS department?
Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations that affect the EMS department?
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Who provides clinical oversight for the EMS Department?
Who provides clinical oversight for the EMS Department?
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What does the EMS Department adopt as its standard of care?
What does the EMS Department adopt as its standard of care?
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Who may provide administrative support to the Medical Director?
Who may provide administrative support to the Medical Director?
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Under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into agreements for specific medical oversight?
Under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into agreements for specific medical oversight?
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What is the area of jurisdiction for providing EMS services?
What is the area of jurisdiction for providing EMS services?
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Who is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating a strategic plan for the EMS Department?
Who is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating a strategic plan for the EMS Department?
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What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in terms of quality improvement?
What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in terms of quality improvement?
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What does the EMS Department adopt in terms of city policies and procedures?
What does the EMS Department adopt in terms of city policies and procedures?
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What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?
What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?
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What is the primary responsibility of the EMS Department according to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code?
What is the primary responsibility of the EMS Department according to Chapter 10-2 of the City of Austin Code?
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Who is responsible for establishing performance measures for the EMS Department?
Who is responsible for establishing performance measures for the EMS Department?
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Who does the EMS Chief report to?
Who does the EMS Chief report to?
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What is the designated responsibility of the EMS Communications Center?
What is the designated responsibility of the EMS Communications Center?
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Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department?
Who is responsible for compliance with local, state, and federal regulations affecting the EMS department?
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What does the EMS Chief establish for the department?
What does the EMS Chief establish for the department?
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Under which city official does the EMS Chief operate?
Under which city official does the EMS Chief operate?
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Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?
Who is designated by the EMS Chief to handle calls for emergency medical services?
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What is the role of City of Austin leaders in relation to the EMS Department?
What is the role of City of Austin leaders in relation to the EMS Department?
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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?
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?
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What is the role of the Austin-Travis County Office of the Medical Director (OMD) in the EMS Department?
What is the role of the Austin-Travis County Office of the Medical Director (OMD) in the EMS Department?
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In terms of medical oversight, under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into specific agreements?
In terms of medical oversight, under what circumstances may the EMS Department enter into specific agreements?
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What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in relation to quality improvement?
What is the responsibility of the EMS Chief in relation to quality improvement?
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Under what jurisdiction is the EMS Department expected to provide services?
Under what jurisdiction is the EMS Department expected to provide services?
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What does the EMS Chief establish for the department according to the text?
What does the EMS Chief establish for the department according to the text?
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What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?
What is the chain of command for non-uniformed staff within the EMS Department?
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Who is responsible for establishing policies and procedures specific to the EMS Department?
Who is responsible for establishing policies and procedures specific to the EMS Department?
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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?
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?
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What assistance may the EMS Chief enter into agreements for when approved by the City Council?
What assistance may the EMS Chief enter into agreements for when approved by the City Council?
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