EMS Survey - NNEPC EMS Needs Assesssment Survey VT 2017 Question Title * 1. What EMS provider level are you? EMT Basic EMT-I EMT Advanced Paramedic Other Question Title * 2. Are you with a volunteer ambulance service or a paid service? Volunteer Paid Both Question Title * 3. How many years have you worked in EMS? (approximate) Question Title * 4. Which state(s) do you work in? (check all that apply) Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New York Question Title * 5. When you respond to a patient that may have been poisoned (by ingestion, dermal contact, inhalation or injection), at what point do you call the poison center? En route to the scene At the scene En route to the hospital Do not call the poison center Question Title * 6. Are any of the following barriers to calling the poison center? (check all that apply) Do not know the number Not sure if it is appropriate per protocol Not sure when the poison center can help Do not have phone service available Cannot use local dispatch or E911 dispatcher to call the poison center for us Other (please explain) Question Title * 7. How would you prefer to get toxidrome information (signs and symptoms associated with exposure to a toxin)? (check all that apply) Toxidrome cards (i.e., pocket guide) Smart phone app NNEPC website Phone conversation with NNEPC specialist None of the above Question Title * 8. Which of the following statements are true? The poison center is free and is available 24/7. The poison center has immediate access to interpreter services for more than 150 languages. Communication with the poison center about a patient complies with HIPAA. The poison center can provide exposure and treatment information about prescription drugs, street drugs, household chemicals and contact with plants and animals. The poison center can identify pills for EMS, law enforcement and other health care providers. Poison specialists are available to chat online with visitors to the NNEPC website. Question Title * 9. The Northern New England Poison Center is interested in partnering with EMS agencies to develop continuing education about poisonings. Which of these poisoning topics would interest you? (check all that apply) General patient assessment Activated charcoal Arsenic Caffeine and caffeine with alcohol Carbon monoxide and other toxic gases Cholinergics (pesticides, nerve agents) Current trends and emerging issues (bath salts, synthetic cannabinoids, etc.) Cyanide and cyanide antidote kits Drug interactions Food poisoning House hold products (cleaners, pool supplies, etc.) Inhalant abuse Over-the-counter medications Prescription medications Plants and mushrooms Supplements, vitamins and naturopathic products Street drugs (methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, etc.) Toxic alcohols (antifreeze, isopropyl, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Would you be interested in online training for continuing education credits? Yes No Only if required by my service Question Title * 11. Does your state have specific protocols for any of the following types of cases? (check all that apply) Carbon monoxide and other toxic gases General poisonings Inhalant abuse Overdoses Pediatric poisonings Question Title * 12. What type of accidental or intentional poisonings do you most often respond to? Question Title * 13. Have you ever had to administer Narcan in the field? Yes No Question Title * 14. What information would you like to have included in a marijuana webinar Question Title * 15. What educational materials would you like to have to distribute to the public on opioids? Question Title * 16. Any other questions or comments? Done