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Ambulances and Where We Live, A first-hand study of the ties between a population’s socioeconomic status and their respective EMS systems.
Greenway, Harrison J.
Greenway, Harrison J.
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Moore, Lisa Jean
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2023
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How do the demographics and socioeconomic status of a community impact the efficacy of their respective Emergency Medical Services? The events that have transpired within the last few years have put the American healthcare system under immense pressure. Currently, only eight states label EMS as an “essential service” despite the major contribution made by ambulance personnel throughout the pandemic. There is no national standard or licensure for ambulance providers, leaving local governments in charge of where and how to allocate resources.
Demographics, and the socioeconomic status of a community dictates the efficacy and functionality of their respective EMS systems. This study will be viewed through critical race and conflict theory paradigms. In EMS literature to date, there is some data on patient outcomes however, most of it is disorganized and protected by HIPAA laws. This study will examine the efficacy within a major New York City EMS system.
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