These are some of the issues facing SC rural EMS:

 

¨ Representation on regulatory advisory boards.

¨ The maldistribution of EMS funding in rural areas.

¨ The loss of local EMTs and Paramedics to urban systems.

¨ The lack of educational opportunities in rural areas.

¨ Declining volunteerism.

¨ Funding/economies of scale.

¨ Response time management.

The following are proposed for discussion and are under consideration or have been approved.

 

1. REPRESENTATION ON SC DHEC ADVISORY COUNCIL

2. MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW

3. HELICOPTER AND TRAUMA CENTER QA FEEDBACK TO EMS

4. UNIFORM TUITION FEES FROM REGIONAL EMS COUNCILS

5. TRAUMA FUNDING

Position Papers