FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

NFPA requires a EMS units to respond in a specific amount of time after dispatch. The goal is to have wheels in motion to the call within 60 seconds 90% of the time.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Crews have to maintain a minimum response time 24/7/365. Some factors include operational, geographic, staffing, and system level including dispatch, traffic/weather, and deployment

Performance Measure 3: Tracking Supply Usage ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Tracking medical supply usage.

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

Use of Operative IQ maintains PAR numbers to maintain proper supplies for EMS units while eliminating unnecessary

bulk orders ensuring that supplies are being utilized prior to their expiration dates.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

We have moved from using one supply room to utilizing vending type machines to control supply usage, weekly

cycle count checks and a system of checks and balances.

We have hired a full time logistic coordinator to ensure readiness and availability. Consistent delivery or supplies and auditing of narcotics to ensure they are being used prior to expiration. Factors also include adding Aberdeen Fire Company to the supply chain

Performance Measure 4: Countywide EMS Dispatch to Obscene Time

ABOUT THIS MEASURE This performance measures how quickly EMS units arrive obscene after being dispatched. WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK

This metric is critical for patient outcomes, especially in life threatening emergencies. For example, conditions such as cardiac arrests, severe trauma, strokes, and respiratory failure every second is crucial. This also reflects the readiness and responsiveness of the EMS system. Measuring this can help justify funding, staffing, and station planning.

FACTORS CONTRIBUTION TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE

Factors that can contribute to this performance measure is unit availability, call volume/demand, mutual aid dependance, and

Performance Measure 5: ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Number of enrolled EMTs in paramedic school

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Transition Medic units to Dual ALS and covert 2 BLS units to ALS

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