An excellent 1-hour panel discussion from international EMS leaders!

A copy of the slide deck can be accessed here: 

4-22-25 International EMS Systems Comparisons Slide Deck - FINAL.pdf

As part of the webinar, Kevin Smith from the British Columbia EMS system in Canada, and President of the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada shared this document regarding Ambulance Patient Offload Times:

https://www.paramedicchiefs.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PCCStatementonOffloadDelaysJuly2022Final.pdf

View the recording of the webinar here.

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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) play a critical role in public health and safety, yet their structure, funding, and effectiveness vary significantly across different countries. This webinar offers a comparative analysis of EMS delivery in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, examining key differences in system design, response times, accessibility, and patient outcomes.
 
Join industry experts from the U.S., Canada and the U.K as we explore:✅ Economic models and involvement of government oversight
✅ Response times and clinical metrics across the three countries
✅ Differences in 911, 999, and 112 emergency call systems
✅ Retention and Recruitment
✅ Formal recognitions of paramedicine as a profession
✅ Challenges and best practices in EMS coordination and innovation (MIH/CP)