Thursday, November 21, 2024
11/21/2024
The Mercy Health Rural EMS Training Initiative will provide high quality Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training in rural Sandusky and Henry Counties, located in Northwest Ohio. The proposed activities will strengthen the quality and consistency of training of EMS personnel in both counties by delivering continuing education that focuses on the use of hands-on skills using high fidelity manikins with scenarios that mirror common cases and low frequency/high risk procedures. The provided training will be responsive to the needs of the communities in which the EMS personnel serve. In Sandusky County, Mercy Health will partner with Sandusky County EMS, which has five EMS locations. Mercy Health will also partner with the Napoleon Fire and Rescue department, located in Fulton County, in Napoleon, Ohio. The goal to increase the capacity of rural EMS personnel to provide high quality and consistent emergency medical services in their communities will be achieved by training at least 125 EMS personnel in Henry and Sandusky counties. At least 65 EMS personnel will be trained on care of patients with mental and substance use disorders. At least 65 personnel will also be trained on best practices in the administration of opioid overdose antidotes. Training will include special care of COVID-19 patients, including simulation scenarios using personal protective equipment and advanced airway management. The project will result in an infusion of advanced equipment for EMS personnel training, naloxone doses and bag valve masks for overdose treatment, and personal protective equipment such as N-95 masks, goggles, and face shields.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
