Base Station Hospital & Trauma Catchment Review

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The San Diego region offers a robust Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System of emergency, specialty, and trauma medical care through its cooperating hospitals. The County of San Diego, in its role as the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) oversees and upholds the standards of the EMS system, which includes designation of base station hospitals, trauma centers, and trauma center catchment areas.

The purpose of this project is to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of:

  1. Base Station Hospital System (BSHS)
  2. Trauma Center Catchment Area Designations (TCCAD)

Public and stakeholder input is critical to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. Opportunities to learn and provide feedback on the project will be available through this site and other activities.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Background

County EMS monitors and evaluates the local emergency medical system on an ongoing basis by conducting surveillance and reporting key system performance indicators and metrics. In collaboration with its partners through advisory groups such as the Emergency Medical Care Committee and the Health Services Capacity Task Force, the County EMS then revises policies and protocols as indicated by the data. Although there are systems in place to ensure data-driven adjustments can be made to the local EMS system when needed, there has not been a comprehensive evaluation of the base station hospital system model and trauma center catchment area designations in several decades. With the changing dynamics of the San Diego region in recent years and anticipated changes to San Diego demographics over the next decade, a comprehensive evaluation of these critical system components will be beneficial to ensure the local EMS system will continue to be one of the finest in the nation.

In developing the comprehensive evaluations, many factors will be considered including:

  • Industry research
  • Best practices
  • Public and stakeholder input

How can you participate in the process:

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site
  • Share the information with others
  • Participate in the engagement tools on this site
  • Contribute to conversations at meetings and listening sessions
  • Speak up! Don't hesitate to ask questions


The San Diego region offers a robust Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System of emergency, specialty, and trauma medical care through its cooperating hospitals. The County of San Diego, in its role as the Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA) oversees and upholds the standards of the EMS system, which includes designation of base station hospitals, trauma centers, and trauma center catchment areas.

The purpose of this project is to conduct a comprehensive review and evaluation of:

  1. Base Station Hospital System (BSHS)
  2. Trauma Center Catchment Area Designations (TCCAD)

Public and stakeholder input is critical to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. Opportunities to learn and provide feedback on the project will be available through this site and other activities.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Background

County EMS monitors and evaluates the local emergency medical system on an ongoing basis by conducting surveillance and reporting key system performance indicators and metrics. In collaboration with its partners through advisory groups such as the Emergency Medical Care Committee and the Health Services Capacity Task Force, the County EMS then revises policies and protocols as indicated by the data. Although there are systems in place to ensure data-driven adjustments can be made to the local EMS system when needed, there has not been a comprehensive evaluation of the base station hospital system model and trauma center catchment area designations in several decades. With the changing dynamics of the San Diego region in recent years and anticipated changes to San Diego demographics over the next decade, a comprehensive evaluation of these critical system components will be beneficial to ensure the local EMS system will continue to be one of the finest in the nation.

In developing the comprehensive evaluations, many factors will be considered including:

  • Industry research
  • Best practices
  • Public and stakeholder input

How can you participate in the process:

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site
  • Share the information with others
  • Participate in the engagement tools on this site
  • Contribute to conversations at meetings and listening sessions
  • Speak up! Don't hesitate to ask questions


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Provide Your Feedback - Comprehensive Evaluation of the Base Station Hospital System & Trauma Center Catchment Area Designations Final Report


    The County of San Diego EMS Office (CoSD EMS) is pleased to announce that Public Consulting Group (PCG) has concluded their Comprehensive Evaluation of the Base Hospital System and Trauma Catchment Area Designation.


    The Comprehensive Evaluation of the Base Station Hospital System Report and the Trauma Center Catchment Area Designation Report have been uploaded for stakeholder review. 


    Following the report publication, public comments about the report will be accepted through June 30, 2024.


    We invite all EMS system stakeholders, healthcare community members, and the public to participate.



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    Recorded Presentation of Review Findings & Recommendations

    As part of the ongoing Comprehensive Evaluation of the Base Hospital System and Trauma Center Catchment Area Designation, the Public Consultant Group (PCG) shared its initial findings and recommendations at five in-person listening sessions. These sessions were held November 7 - November 9, 2023 in each of the San Diego County Supervisorial Districts.


    A recorded presentation is available for anyone who was unable to attend. Additional comments or feedback informative to the process will be accepted through December 15, 2023, and will be posted for later review.


    This 57-minute presentation includes:

    • Project process and progress
    • Base Hospital System evaluation details (beginning at 6:30)
    • Trauma Catchment Area Designation assessments (beginning at 43:00)
    • Initial findings and recommendations.


    The presentation link can be found here, hosted by PCG.


    For any additional inquiries, please email PCG directly at publicsafetystudy@pcgus.com.

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    Public Input Survey

    The purpose of this public input survey is to get your feedback regarding the emergency medical services (EMS) system in San Diego County. The EMS system consists of first responder organizations, fire departments, ambulance services, air ambulance services, base station hospitals, satellite hospitals, trauma centers, specialty treatment centers, and the County EMS Office. 

    When you call 911, the EMS System is activated to respond based on the medical services needed in the situation. Responses to the survey will help inform the County's comprehensive review and evaluation of the current EMS system to ensure it remains one of the finest in the nation. 

    All responses are anonymous.

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