NAEMT Positions

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The following documents represent the positions of NAEMT, as adopted by its Board of Directors, on issues of importance to the EMS profession. Active positions are listed below.

TitleDescriptionCategories
EMS as an Essential Public FunctionNAEMT believes that the essential life-saving public function fulfilled by emergency medical services (EMS) necessitates support by all levels of government to ensure its viability. 
Protecting EMS Patient Safety and Quality InformationNAEMT believes that EMS agencies should have access to & utilize mechanisms that encourage & promote the evaluation necessary for continued improvement in the delivery of emergency patient care. 
Just Culture in EMSNAEMT supports and encourages the establishment of a “Just Culture” environment within all EMS agencies. 
Lead Federal Agency for EMSOutlines the necessity for the support of the Federal government in the EMS system 
Medicare ReimbursementOutlines NAEMT's position on Medicare reimbursement to EMS services for care provided. 
Medical Direction of EMSSupports medical direction and oversight of all EMS systems. 
EMT or Paramedic Participation in Capital PunishmentParticipation in capitol punishment contrary to fundamental goals and ethical obligations of EMS. 
Pay and Benefits for EMSSupports equitable pay and benefits for all EMS practitioners. 
Operational Safety and Domestic Preparedness & PlanningOutlines general requirements for operational safety and domestic preparedness plans 
EMS Ambulance SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for ambulance safety 
EMS Patient SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for EMS patient safety. 
EMS Practitioner SafetyOutlines general principles and requirements for EMS practitioner safety. 
EMS in Healthcare ReformDescribes general EMS principles that should be included in the U.S. health care system. 
Public Safety Officers' BenefitsSupports extension of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program to all EMS Practitioners 
Air Medical Transport SafetySupports the development and enforcement of evidence-based, mission appropriate safety standards for air medical transport. 
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