The MediSys Health Network’s Department of Prehospital Care has received the EMS Agency of the Year award for its dedication to high-quality patient care, education, and community outreach initiatives. The Department received this award from the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City, which works to coordinate and improve emergency medical services through education and policy.
The Regional EMS Council cited several factors that contributed to MediSys winning this award, such as:
- Participating in the state-wide BLS iGel pilot project
- Health equity in analgesia
- Integrated collaborative feedback in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and stroke care
- Providing dedicated operating room time for paramedics
- Providing regular opportunities for continuing medical education
MediSys was specifically credited for its efforts to respond to the mental health needs of EMS personnel through a peer support team for paramedics and emergency medical technicians. This is not the first instance where these efforts have been recognized; MediSys also recently received a CARES UP-NY statewide grant to support initiatives to increase awareness of work-related suicide risks, improve emotional support for members of the EMS team, and create more accessible mental health and wellness resources.
MediSys’ award win was also based on its EMS-related community outreach initiatives, ensuring that members of the public have more information and skills to prevent medical emergencies and improve patient outcomes. Some of these initiatives include:
- Stop the Bleed, focused on stopping uncontrolled bleeding when no medical personnel are available
- Education on naloxone administration
- Hands-only CPR
- Our Emergency Medical Services Education Program, which makes EMS courses available to the public
We are proud of everyone at MediSys’ Department of Prehospital Care for this achievement. Thank you for all of the important work that you do.