San Jose dB to open emeregency medical service this 2013

Emergency medical training.

The Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista will open a 24/7 emergency medical service (EMS) under the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office this first quarter of 2013.

One of the top hazards in San Jose de Buenavista is vehicular accidents.

This initiative was planned to respond to this perennial incident which claims many lives.

Emergency medical service unit aims to provide treatment to those in need of urgent medical care and/or arranging for timely transport of patients to the next point of definitive care such as the rural health center or the hospital.

An EMS ambulance was purchased for this purpose and a team of healthcare providers are trained for this purpose.

A 24/7 hotline will be introduced to the public once equipment and manpower requirements are completed.

The 24/7 EMS is an addition to the 24/7 birthing services of the LGU.