Abstract
The problems involved in providing emergency health services to a rural area are examined with Vermont serving as the example. Since most EMS studies have been conducted in urban areas, many of the resultant recommendations are invalid in a rural setting. Programs for training physicians, nurses and EMTs are inhibited by a lack of teachers, but the use of packaged teaching modules is proving worthwhile. A communications network utilizing the HEAR is being implemented but problems include non-emergency use of the channel and inadequate staffing. A 12-point method of hospital categorization is underway with a goal of qualifying all Vermont hospitals at least at a basic level.
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