Points of Entry
State approved Regional Point-of-Entry Plans for specialized hospital destinations for patients experiencing significant trauma, acute stroke, ST-segment elevated myocardial Infarction, and need-based conditions (OB, pediatrics, or stable patients with established hospital association).
Stroke Point-of-Entry
- Details
- Parent Category: Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED)
- Category: Points of Entry
Region II Stroke Point-of-Entry Plan
EMTs: please hail CMED and request a Stroke Alert and tell hospital staff immediately that you are calling with a Stroke Alert.
Trauma Point-of-Entry
- Details
- Parent Category: Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED)
- Category: Points of Entry
Trauma POE
- Region II Trauma Point-of-Entry Plan (updated 9/2015)
- Region II Trauma Point-of-Entry Power Point Slides (updated 9/2015)-download attachment below to access slides.
- Trauma POE Outline
- Instructors: Request the Trauma POE exam and answer key when applying for CE credits.
ACS Verified Trauma Centers MA map
"Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients 2011", CDC
Download the free 2011 CDC Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients decision scheme app for your Apple device or enter “centers for disease control” in the app store search bar on your iPhone or iPad.
STEMI Point-of-Entry
- Details
- Parent Category: Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED)
- Category: Points of Entry
"Need Based" Point-of-Entry
- Details
- Parent Category: Central Medical Emergency Direction (CMED)
- Category: Points of Entry
Approved Statewide Point of Entry Plan for Appropriate Health Care Facility Destination Based on Patient's Specific Condition and Need, Aug 2008, updated 2011 and 3/24/2016
Attachment A: MA SANE Sites for EMS POE