Dispatch 102016

OCTOBER 20, 2016

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Now that everyone seems to be getting use to the new stretchers, we are starting to learn more about how we operate as a system. With that, I’d like to take a moment and share a couple reminders about the new stretcher: STRETCHER WEIGHT Part of the research Medic conducted before purchasing stretchers focused on stretcher weight. For example: • Our current stretchers (with all current accessories) weigh 128 pounds • Our old stretchers (with fewer accessories) weighed 88 pounds • The Ferno stretcher that was evaluated, when equipped exactly as our current Strykers would weigh 169 pounds.

The additional weight of our current stretchers comes from a combination of having new accessories and construction requirements. The new stretchers are crash rated to 20G’s of force. This rating necessitates being built of stronger materials that weigh more.

BARIATRIC OPERATIONS The new stretchers have an additional feature that the old ones did not. You should now be able to transport large percentage of our bariatric patients on these standard stretchers instead of calling (and waiting) for a bariatric specific stretcher. For example: Standard Stretchers • 700 pound (317 Kg) weight limit • 33 inch girth limit Bariatric Stretchers • 850 pound (385 Kg) weight limit (at load height) • 29 inch girth limit If your patient weighs less than 700 pounds and is less than 33 inches wide (at the pelvis), it should be safe to transport them on the standard stretcher, unless other circumstances prevent it.

With the patient sitting centered on the stretcher in transport position (feet up on stretcher, seat belts on) • Crew should raise both side rails • If BOTH side rails click at least once, the patient should be safe to transport on the standard stretcher • Unless other extenuating circumstances exist As always, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to Patrick Crane at patrickc@medic911.com Thank you for everything you all do!

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As previously noted, the latest Performance Pay Tracking Period began on July 1st. We are striving to meet the Patient Satisfaction goal of a ≥ 65% rating (experience as “Excellent”).

In order to create a comfortable margin of performance, while continuing to improve the patient experience, we would like to share some feedback from recent patient focus groups.

The two areas that patients value the most are: 1. Communication from the treating crew:

“Explain treatment options and procedures”

“Provide reassurance and compassionate communication with the patient”

SEPTEMBER 2014

2. Setting clear expectations:

“Set transport length expectation”

“Set a triage level expectation before arriving at the hospital”

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PRE-HOSPITAL ADVANCED THERAPIES FOR CONTROL OF HEMORRHAGE (PATCH)

The Pelvic Binders look like this: The PATCH study is s�ll going on!!

The inclusion Criteria: 18‐65 years old

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High Energy Mechanism Of Injury

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High Likelihood of Pelvic Fracture Exclusion Criteria: <18 or >65 YOA

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Ground level fall or low‐energy injury

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Penetra�ng pelvic injury without frac‐ ture  

Obviously Pregnant

Too small or too big for the binder 

Deemed a Priority 2 or 3 **Remember**

If included in the study, they are a P‐1 Trauma 4

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If they have this bracelet they are excluded: IF you have any ques�ons you can contact: Jon Studnek‐ Jonst@medic911.com Allison Innger– AllisonI@medic911.com Malcolm Leirmoe– Malcolml@medic911.com

Hall-o-ween at the Hall 10/29/16 5:30pm - 9:00pm NASCAR Hall of Fame 400 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-654-4400 nascarhall.com NoDaWeen 2016: KiDaWeen 10/29/16 1:00pm - 4:00pm Johnston YMCA 3025 N Davidson St Charlotte, NC 28205 facebook.com A Nightmare on 5th Street 10/29/16 10:00pm Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar 201 N Tryon St Suite 1010 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 980-224-8674 eatmorecowbell.com

Murder Mystery/Dinner Evil Never Dies 10/22/16 6:30pm - 9:30pm Cougar Run Winery 363 Church St., N. Concord,NC 28025 Phone: 704-788-2746 cougarrunwinery.com Uptown Haunted Ghost Tours 10/12/16 - 11/01/16 12:00am to 12:00am Ri Ra Irish Pub 208 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 eventbrite.com Ghost Walk Haunted Trial 10/21/16 - 10/22/16 7:00pm to 10:00pm Historic Latta Plantation 5225 Sample Road Huntersville, NC 28078 Phone: 704-875-2312 lattaplantation.org

“Not So Spooky” Halloween 10/29/16 11:00am - 2:00pm Stumptown Park 120 South Trade Street Matthews, NC 28105 matthewsnc.gov Bootanical 10/29/16 - 10/30/16 11:00am to 3:00pm Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden 6500 South New Hope Road Belmont, NC 28012 Phone: 704-825-4490 dsbg.org Scarrgian Farms Haunted Trails 09/30/16 - 10/31/16 12:00am to 12:00am Carrigan Farms 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway Mooresville, NC 28115 SEPTEMBER 2014 scarriganfarms.com For more info on these and other Charlotte area events, visit charlottesgotalot.com

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NOV COMPLIANCE TUE, NOV 1 WED, NOV 2 FRI, NOV 4 MON, NOV 7 THU, NOV 10 SAT, NOV 12

1000 - 1400 1400 - 1800 0800 - 1200 1000 - 1400 1400 - 1800 1600 - 2000

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE Maxwell Adams, Anna Ailstock, Shane Anaya, Jeff “David” Bailey, Andrew Berger, Kyle Bielan, Larry Billotto, Andrew Blevins, Max Bolgrin, Daniel Boyer, Shaina Britt, Sean Cannon, Anissa Clayton, Marissa Donnelly, Shawn Elliott, Marshall Fletcher, Robin Geck, Julio Gonzalez, Raymond Hamilton, Marie Hildreth, Samuel Hord, Chelsea Lindsey, Kelly McCarthy, Jeremy Murphy, Kevin Orr, Joshua Parker, Shay Parks, Marcus Ray, Jeremiah Ryle, Michael Santeramo, Mike Sherriff, Sherri Steele, Carol Toms, Alexsandra Torres, Brian Walts and Janeice Washington.

PLEASE NOTE: If your Annual Performance Review was in September and you did not attend class, you must contact Amy Broughton to attend a October class.

INFORMATION UPDATES • Please register for your Corporate Compliance Training session through LMS. • The duration of the Medic Safety & Compliance Training sessions is up to 4 hours.

• Attendees will be paid for the total time spent in class.

• Each employee, with an Annual Performance Review within that same month, MUST attend one of the available Compliance Training Sessions.

• Compliance sessions are held next to the Medic Fitness Center.

For more information on Corporate Compliance Class or if you need directions, please contact Amy Broughton at amyb@medic911.com.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 For more info on this Patient Reunion, watch the video at facebook.com/meckems Justin Rowe Alexsandra Torres medic911.com

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Maxwell Adams, Jose Aguilar-Castillo, Jeremiah Allen, Lester Bailey, Mian Baker, Josiah Balbuena, Joshua Baun (2), Stephanie Benson, Kyle Bielan, Jay Black (2), Ronisha Black (3), Daniel Boyer (2), Veronica Brittain, Paul Burns, Sean Cannon (3), Renee Canup, Anthony Carriker (2), Kristin Carriker, Kevin Carter (3), Gabriella Catanzaro, Treven Cherry, Carrie Church, Stephen Church (2), Edward Clay, Michael Conklin (2), Katherine Cornelius (2), Norman Daye, Marissa Donnelly, Kyesha Dula, Alexandra Ebner, Theodore Elias (2), Jacob Ellison, Anthony Ferrante, John Fisher, Miguel Flechas (2), Marshall Fletcher, Kelly Flynn, Kathryn Furphy, Elijah Gamble, Robin Geck, Daniel Geis, Michael George (2), John Gibson, Jose Gonzalez, Julio Gonzalez (3), Jacob Gooden, Robert Graf, Michael Grisanti (2), Daniel Hagemeyer (2), Bryan Hancock, Russell Harrell, Rebekah Hart-Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Isabella Hayes, Stephen Hayes (2), Nicholas Heasley, Shannon Helms, Sarah Hinson (2), Nicholas Howard, Alyssa Hunsaker, John Hunt, Christy Iyoob (3), Matthew Johnson (2), Casey Jordan, Angela Kaufman (2), Ethan Kenney, Mark Kern, Irina Kerusenko (2), Morgan Kettles, Jonathan Konecny, Molly Koon, Deva Kothandapany, Robin Lamb, Chelsea Lindsey, Julio Lizarazo, Matthew Losh, Jacob Lowe, Michael Macho, Jason Marshall, Michelle Marty (2), Gabriel McGaha, Milan Merges, Brian Miller, Casey Miller (2), David Moore (2), Rebecca Morelos, Thomas Muhammad (2), Rebecca Norris (2), Brian Norton, Lester Oliva, Macon Parker (2), Robert Parker (3), Aaron Peppel (2), Heber Portela Da Rosa, Marcus Ray (2), David Reynolds, Brandis Ridenhour, Mary Rimmer, Jose Rivera, Justin Rowe, Robin Roy (2), John Ryan, Michael Santeramo (2), Ryan Schott, Addison Schroeder (2), Jacob Shope, Thomas Slack, Robert Smith (2), Christopher Somerset, Ian Starkey, Gene Starnes, Christina Stauber, Matthew Stegall, Tory Stokes (2), Michael Stratton, Jonathan Studnek, Benjamin Thackston, David Toney, Alexsandra Torres, Kevin Treat, Jeffrey Tumas (2), Douglas Valot (2), Troy White, Andrew Williams, Jeffrey Williams, Alfred Wilson (2), Joan Wisham (3) and Jesse Wolfram (2).