The McKinney Fire Department is launching an emergency response telemedicine program, one of the first in the country for a fire-based EMS department, the agency said Wednesday.
The program puts paramedics in contact with ER physicians, saving precious minutes as well as hospital wait time, according to a news release.
“The healthcare world is evolving, and technology is in the forefront, partly out of necessity due to the pandemic,” said McKinney Fire Chief Danny Kistner in the release. “Telemedicine on 911 calls will allow our highly-trained paramedics to treat the right patient at the right time in the right location.”
The program allows paramedics at the scene to evaluate non-emergency patients. Then, paramedics are connected to ER physicians to assist in providing the right diagnosis, treatment and referral options.
The program launches Friday, Nov. 12.
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