Hello all,
I've been having this thought recently, and I'm looking for some options or at least goals and ideas. I'm an AEMT working in a relatively busy system (15 calls in 12 hours). Unfortunately 80% of our call volume is intoxicated homeless people, or that population that takes advantage of the system and will call 911 for inability to "feel their fingers, unless they touch them." I know this seems like every EMS 911 system nationwide, but I want to use my skills on people who are truly in need, and truly deserve the help. I was curious if anyone had any suggestions or ideas.
I've been having this thought recently, and I'm looking for some options or at least goals and ideas. I'm an AEMT working in a relatively busy system (15 calls in 12 hours). Unfortunately 80% of our call volume is intoxicated homeless people, or that population that takes advantage of the system and will call 911 for inability to "feel their fingers, unless they touch them." I know this seems like every EMS 911 system nationwide, but I want to use my skills on people who are truly in need, and truly deserve the help. I was curious if anyone had any suggestions or ideas.