Excerpts from eehealth.org:
Edward Hospital’s EMS (Emergency Medical Services) “Run of the Quarter” for January-March 2017 has been awarded to the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, Station 52. Fire district personnel were recognized for care they provided to a patient who was initially treated for an allergic reaction to medication, but who paramedics noticed was exhibiting symptoms of a heart attack. After being taken to Edward Hospital, it was discovered one of the patient’s coronary arteries was 100 percent blocked. Following treatment that included the placement of a stent to keep the artery open, the patient left the hospital a few days later.
In the “Run of the Quarter” program, the Edward EMS Team reviews runs by pre-hospital providers and selects one to be recognized every three months based on the following criteria:
- Excellent communication from the field that resulted in the timely delivery of pertinent clinical information to the Edward Emergency Department staff
- Clear and thorough documentation
- Superior clinical assessment skills that resulted in accurate recognition of a clinical situation
- Behavior exceeding the call of duty in the field
- Superior partnership and teamwork with Edward Hospital
