Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
MIEMSS is a state agency charged with system development and oversight. MIEMSS serves many functions. In addition to coordinating resources, MIEMSS designates trauma and specialty centers. The agency provides leadership and facilitates communication between EMS providers, hospitals, and regional resources. The State Medical Director chairs the Protocol Review Committee which meets regularly to review, update, and publish evidenced based EMS treatment guidelines. Resident physicians will have the opportunity to observe at SYSCOM, the state’s communication center that coordinates medevac requests and dispatches. Residents can also participate in quality assurance, protocol review, and research.
The MIEMSS mission statement:
“The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) oversees and coordinates all components of the statewide EMS system (including planning, operations, evaluation, and research), provides leadership and medical direction, conducts and/or supports EMS educational programs, operates and maintains a statewide communications system, designates trauma and specialty centers, licenses and regulates commercial ambulance services, and participates in EMS-related public education and prevention programs.”
MIEMSS webpage
Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers
The MIEMSS mission statement:
“The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) oversees and coordinates all components of the statewide EMS system (including planning, operations, evaluation, and research), provides leadership and medical direction, conducts and/or supports EMS educational programs, operates and maintains a statewide communications system, designates trauma and specialty centers, licenses and regulates commercial ambulance services, and participates in EMS-related public education and prevention programs.”
MIEMSS webpage
Maryland Medical Protocols for EMS Providers