DeKalb County's $15M Plan to Cut Emergency Response Times
DeKalb County is set to enhance its emergency medical services with a new $15 million annual contract. The plan, to be presented by Deputy County CEO Neil Calhoun on Tuesday, aims to reduce response times and save lives. It includes implementing a new balance nurse navigation system and adding more ambulances.
The current response time in DeKalb County has risen to 21 minutes this year, up from 16 minutes in 2020. Fire and Rescue Chief Darnell Fullum confirms this increase. The new contract with American Medical Response (AMR) seeks to reverse this trend.
The contract extension will introduce a nurse news system. This system will answer medical queries over the phone, freeing up 911 lines for more urgent calls. Additionally, it will support a program delivering blood to trauma victims in the field, potentially saving more lives.
To improve response times, the new contract will add more ambulances. These will be strategically placed throughout the county using dynamic posting, ensuring quicker access to emergency services.
The new contract, with an annual budget of $15 million, is an extension of the existing one between DeKalb County and AMR. It aims to reduce delays and speed up responses to emergencies. The plan will be presented to the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners for approval on Tuesday, with the goal of implementing these improvements to save lives and enhance public safety.
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