Michigan HIE links to EMS, fire departments
Michigan Health Connect has linked its health information exchange (HIE) with emergency medical services (EMS) and the local fire department.
The state's largest provider of HIE is using ESO Solutions to create an integrated digital hub, which helps EMS and fire agencies respond quickly, efficiently and thoroughly, regardless of the electronic record system an organization uses.
“Now emergency responders treating patients en route to the hospital can have access to the same medical information as facility-based healthcare providers,” said Doug Dietzman, executive director of Michigan Health Connect, in a release. “This system can be a lifesaver. Not only can emergency responders act immediately on relevant patient information, but they can relay that information to the hospital, so physicians there can be ready with the most effective treatment.”
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