Video 3: Systems of Care, MIH/CP, and EMS Professionalism

This is our third and final video for Module 1. We're going to cover three related topics: specialized systems of care, Mobile Integrated Healthcare and Community Paramedicine, and what professionalism actually looks like in EMS. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a complete picture of the EMS landscape you're entering and your place in it. Let's begin with systems of care. When you're on a call with a critically ill or injured patient, one of your most important decisions is not what to do

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Slideshow Outline

Slide 1
Systems of Care
Overview: the concept of matching patients to the right facility. Not nearest — best.
Slide 2
Trauma Centers
Level I through Level V. Triage criteria. Bypass decision framework.
Slide 3
STEMI Centers
PCI capability. 90-minute benchmark. Prehospital 12-lead and cath lab activation.
Slide 4
Stroke Centers
Time is brain: 1.9 million neurons/minute. Thrombectomy-Capable vs. Primary Stroke Center. Prehospital stroke scales.
Slide 5
Pediatric Centers
Children are not small adults. Pediatric-specific equipment, training, and facilities.
Slide 6
MIH/CP
Definition: proactive EMS. The "frequent flier" problem. Home visits, care coordination, social services integration.
Slide 7
Specialty EMS Roles
TEMS, Wilderness EMS, CCT, Disaster Medical Response. Brief description of each.
Slide 8
EMS Professionalism
Defined: integrity, empathy, accountability, lifelong learning, composure. Not a mode — a baseline.
Slide 9
Professionalism in Practice
Every call matters. Truthful documentation. Respect for patient dignity. Ongoing education. Integrity when no one is watching.
Slide 10
Module 1 Summary
Key concepts: EMS systems, certification levels, medical oversight, QI/QA, systems of care, MIH/CP, professionalism.

Quiz

1. A patient with a suspected STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) benefits most from transport to a STEMI center because:

2. Mobile Integrated Healthcare/Community Paramedicine (MIH/CP) is best described as:

3. A trauma center designated as Level I is distinguished from a Level III center primarily by:

4. The phrase "time is brain" in stroke care refers to:

5. Which of the following best exemplifies professional integrity for an EMT?

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