EMS System questions with correct answers

When did non-military ambulance services begin operating in the US? - Answer Early 1900s. What does NEMSSA stand for? - Answer National Emergency Medical Service Systems Act When was the NEMSSA enacted? What was its significance? - Answer 1972. Required federal funding for national emergency medical systems. What are the 10 NHTSA Standards for EMS Systems? (see notes for further details) - Answer 1. Regulation and Policy. 2. Resource Management. 3. Human Resources and Training. 4. Transportation. 5. Facilities. 6.Communications. 7. Trauma Systems. 8. Evaluation. 9. Public Information and Education. 10. Medical Direction. Components of the EMS System - Answer 1. public safety. 2. emergency department. 3. public health. 4. specialized care facilities.