Role of the Associate Hospital EMS Coordinator?

• A. They are responsible for day-to-day hospital operations at the Resource Hospital.
• B. They supervise all EMS physicians in the system.
• C. They manage patient transport logistics across the Chicago EMS System.
• D. They supervise ECRNs under the authority of the Resource Hospital and ensure compliance with the EMS System Program Plan.

Answer: (D)

The role being tested is the hospital-level governance and QA function within the EMS system. The Associate Hospital EMS Coordinator is responsible for supervising the ECRNs under the Resource Hospital’s authority and ensuring all EMS-related activities at the hospital comply with the EMS System Program Plan. This focuses on clinical review, policy adherence, and quality assurance, linking hospital operations with system-wide standards. It isn’t about day-to-day hospital operations, supervising all EMS physicians across the system, or managing patient transport logistics, which are outside this specific coordination role.