A Study to Ascertain the Viability of Retaining Versus Outsourcing Patient Transport and Emergency Medical Services at DeWitt Army Community Hospital

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Abstract:

DeWitt Army Community Hospital (DACH) has in-house ambulances and personnel which provide patient transport and emergency medical services to a large portion of the National Capital Area (NCA). This study determines if it would be in the hospital's best interests to either (1) maintain the status quo; (2) transfer DeWitt's emergency medical service (EMS) mission to the Fort Belvoir Fire Department; or (3) contract (out-source) patient transport services to a commercial provider. The three alternatives were evaluated using the criteria of cost, needs of the facility, response time, and the effects of the Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA). The purpose of this study is to research various alternatives for the delivery of DeWitt services, and use this information to make an informed and educated recommendation to the commander.

Author(s):
Keeley, William J.
Author Organization(s):
DeWitt Army Community Hospital
Funding Organization(s):
US Army Medical Department Center and School/US Army-Baylor Program in HCA, Fort Sam Houston , TX
Document Type:
Technical Report/Final Report
Publication Date:
1998 Feb 28
Pagination:
34

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A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
health services, medical personnel, military medicine, health care, hospitals, first responders, organizational structure, personnel management, department of defense, medical technicians, patient care, cardiac arrest, command and control, standards, contracts, first aid, training
Keyword(s):
Emergency Medical Services, Patient Transport
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Biological and Medical Sciences
Creation Date:
2023 Apr 21
Update Date:
2023 Aug 08