Won t the Current EMT s Lose Their Skills When Working With Paramedics?
The State of Wisconsin recognizes the Paramedic/EMT ambulance team as an effective combination of service providers. The EMTs will be challenged and stimulated by the heightened level of care and will be asked to do NO less than they currently do at their existing level. St. Joseph s has received agreements with Meriter and Franciscan Skemp Mayo Hospitals to rotate EMS providers through key clinical areas to maintain their skills. 15. Would The Proposed Service Respond To Calls In Other Communities Within Its Service Radius? (i.e. Cazenovia, Kendall, etc.) St. Joseph s would endeavor to build supportive relationships with local volunteer ambulance programs whereby mutual aide and tiered response are explored and encouraged. By doing so, the ability to provide access to Advanced Life Support services will be enhanced for all citizens within the region. St. Joseph s is willing and able to be the educational hub for EMS training and support for any rural ambulance program within the servi
