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Administrative Issues Chapter 23:

Administrative Issues Chapter 23 Galveston College EMS EMS Instructor Development 2009

Topics:

2 / 25 Topics Federal Level Administrative Issues Accreditation National EMS Credentialing State Level Administrative Issues Local and Institutional Issues

Federal Administrative Issues:

3 / 25 Federal Administrative Issues NHTSA DOT EMSC EMS Agenda for the Future Accreditation CoAEMSP SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)

NHTSA:

4 / 25 NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) a division of US Department of Transportation (DOT) Lead federal agency for development of EMS Most curriculum in U.S. based on National Standard Curriculum (NSC) Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC)

EMS Agenda for the Future:

5 / 25 EMS Agenda for the Future Integration of health services EMS Research Public Education Prevention Legislation & Regulations System Finance Human Resources Medical Direction Education Systems Public Access Communications Systems Clinical Care Information Systems Evaluation

EMS Agenda Recommendations:

6 / 25 EMS Agenda Recommendations Ensure adequacy of EMS Education Programs Update education core objectives Incorporate research, QI, & management of learning objectives Develop national core contents Conduct EMS education with medical direction Seek accreditation for EMS programs

EMS Agenda Recommendations (Cont.):

7 / 25 EMS Agenda Recommendations (Cont.) Establish collaboration with academic institutions Acknowledge that EMS education is an academic achievement Develop bridging and transition programs Include EMS-related objectives in education for all healthcare professions

Accreditation:

8 / 25 Accreditation “The act of accrediting or the state of being accredited, specifically, the granting of approval to an institution of learning by an official review board after the school has met specific requirements.”

SACS:

9 / 25 SACS SACS – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accredits an entire institution

CAAHEP:

10 / 25 CAAHEP CAAHEP – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CoAEMSP – Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Professions Child of CAAHEP Program Accreditation

Standards for Accreditation:

11 / 25 Standards for Accreditation Sponsorship Program Goals Resources Personnel Program Director Medical Director Faculty Curriculum

Standards for Accreditation (Cont.):

12 / 25 Standards for Accreditation (Cont.) Resource Assessment Student & Graduate evaluation/assessment Student Evaluation Outcomes Fair Practices Publications & Disclosures Lawful & nondiscriminatory practices Safeguards Student records Substantive changes Agreements

Accreditation Process:

13 / 25 Accreditation Process Self-Study against established standards Written self-study developed Site visit Written report by site evaluators Program response and/or development of plan CoAEMSP review & recommendations to CAAHEP Final decision

National EMS Credentialing:

14 / 25 National EMS Credentialing Federal guidelines established but not followed by every state Licensure Certification Registration

State Administrative Issues:

15 / 25 State Administrative Issues States have ultimate authority of EMS providers States define: Definitions Lead agency identification Oversight or regulatory councils Rule-making authority EMS responder types & program approval Education & training Regulations for certification & licensure (renewal) Disciplinary action EMS provider authority Prohibited acts http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/emstraumasystems/default.shtm

Local & Institutional Issues:

16 / 25 Local & Institutional Issues Admissions Course Syllabus Medical Director’s Role Academic Dishonesty Instructor Evaluation Course Evaluation

Admissions:

17 / 25 Admissions Policy set by administration Reading, Writing, and Math requirements Program Directors have some say as to who may be admitted to EMS Program

Course Syllabus:

18 / 25 Course Syllabus Should contain certain information Some colleges mandate a certain format Students should receive and understand the course syllabus

Medical Director’s Role:

19 / 25 Medical Director’s Role Review & critique educational content Verify medical accuracy Review major exams Provide a measure of medical instruction Monitor progress of students and program Cooperate & collaborate with program director Understand EMS Serve as active advisory board member

Academic Dishonesty:

20 / 25 Academic Dishonesty Breach of the standards of academic integrity and typically includes cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, and any act designed to give unfair advantage to the student. Academic integrity & honesty essential for all health providers.

Instructor Evaluation:

21 / 25 Instructor Evaluation Purpose Evaluate & rate performance Improve instructional experience Done once a semester Survey students

Instructor Performance Evaluations:

22 / 25 Instructor Performance Evaluations Official evaluation required by institution Use a standardized form Provide means for instructor to acknowledge evaluation Provide time for consultation Provide instructor with copy Provide means for refuting evaluation

Instructor Course Evaluation:

23 / 25 Instructor Course Evaluation Main purpose to improve course delivery Often done at end of course Mandated by institutions and accreditation bodies Usually done by students Surveys often used

Course Evaluation:

24 / 25 Course Evaluation May be extensive Uses different evaluative dimensions Often uses learning outcomes Mandated by accrediting agencies such as SACS May include student satisfaction surveys

Conclusion:

25 / 25 Conclusion Administration involves many different aspects Program directors must remain up to date Instructors should also be aware of administrative issues Oversight & administration crucial for reputation of program