Describe an EMS system that is fully integrated into the health care system.

Respond to the following questions;
Describe an EMS system that is fully integrated into the health care system.
Discuss if the history of EMS prevents complete integration into the health care system?
Describe the need for self-regulation by professions.
Discuss whether EMS meets the criteria for self-regulation.
Discuss if the current EMS system should be changed to meet the emerging needs to the Canadian health care system.
Readings for this unit;

Allred, G.K. (2002). The professional association – Guardian of the public interest. Professional Associations XXII International Congress: Author. Note: This article was part of an original selection of readings purchased by students from the MHC. You might be able to find it locally. if not, please disregard.
Saskatchewan Health Authority (2020). Primary Health Care: Health Bus. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from: https://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/locations_services/Services/Primary-Health/Pages/HealthBus.aspx
Balaski, B. (2018). Press Books. Leadership and Influencing Change in Nursing:Regulation, the Law, Labour Relations, and Negotiations. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from: https://leadershipandinfluencingchangeinnursing.pressbooks.com/chapter/chapter-15-regulation-the-law-labour-relations-and-negotiations/
Randall, G.E. (No date) Understanding Professional Self-Regulation. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from: https://www.paramedicsofmanitoba.ca/uploaded/web/pdf/Understanding%20Professional%20Self-Regulation.pdf

EMS Chiefs of Canada (2006). The future of EMS in Canada. Retrieved September 8, 2015, from: http://www.emscc.ca/docs/EMSCC-Backgrounder.pdf
Government of Alberta (2016). Paramedic Profession Regulation. The Health Disciplines Act. Alberta Regulation 151/2016. Retrieved August 23, 2018, from: www.qp.alberta.ca/documents/Regs/2016_151.pdf
Garza, M. (2007). Beyond EMS: Community Paramedics Make House Calls. Journal of Emergency Medical Services, 32 (9). Retrieved September 21, 2012, from http://www.jems.com/article/cardiac-circulation/beyond-ems
Garza, M. (2009). Street calls program reduces 911 misuse and delays in D.C.. Journal of Emergency Medical Services 34 (1). Retrieved September 8, 2015, from: http://www.jems.com/articles/2008/12/street-calls-program-reduces-9.html

Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2007). Emergency medical services at the crossroads, pp. 73- 147 & 207-229. Washington, D.C.: Author.
Shah, M. N. (Mar 2006).The formation of the emergency medical services system. American Journal of Public Health. 96(3): 414–423. Retrieved from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470509/
Health Quality Council of Alberta. (Jan 2013). Review of operations of ground EMS in Alberta. Retrieved October 13, 2021 from: https://www.hqca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Review_of_the_Operations_of_Ground_EMS_in_Alberta_Final_Report.pdf

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