Rice University EMS Academic Year Report 2009-2010

Rice University EMS

Academic Year Report 2009-2010

Patient Contact Number

Faculty/Staff 75

Student - Undergraduate 340

Student - Graduate 34

Unknown 16

Visitor/Public 140

Outcome

No Patient Contact 15

Refusal 317

Transport - Gateway 3

Transport -HFD 121

Transport - POV 115

Transport - RUPD 34

Special Events

In 2009-2010, 993 hours of special event coverage

at 84 athletic events, socials, and lectures were

provided to Rice University by Rice EMS.

CPR, First Aid, & Public Access Defibrillators

In 2009-2010, over 325 people learned CPR and/or

First Aid at a Rice EMS Course. EMS currently

maintains 29 Public Access Defibrillator sites on

campus.

Emergency Calls

Education

Rice EMS offered an EMT-Basic course in the Spring

‘10 semester. Twenty four students completed the

course.

In the 2009-2010 school year, 8 continuing

education courses were offered, with 208 hours of

credit earned.

Rice EMS is currently staffed by 35 undergraduates

representing all of the colleges. All have achieved EMT-Basic,

and many their EMT-Intermediate certifications. Ten Rice

EMS alumni also assist by providing coverage for major events

on campus.

New members are always welcome.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

Rice University EMS 6100 Main Street, MS 551

Houston, TX 77005

713.348.5785

http://rems.rice.edu

Call Type Call Number

Abdominal pain 15

Alcohol intoxication 85

Allergic reaction 11

Back injury/spinal related 5

Blood sugar related 5

Cardiac/chest pain 18

CVA/stroke 3

Respiratory/difficulty breathing 8

Drug overdose 2

Eye injury 2

Fall 39

Fracture/dislocation/sprain 68

Hazardous materials exposure 5

Head injury 15

Headache 7

Hemorrhage/laceration 99

Hyperthermia 3

Motor vehicle collision 9

OB/GYN 1

Other 41

Psychological/behavioral 7

Seizure 9

Sick/general illness 52

Syncope 21

Trauma/blunt 49

Trauma/penetrating 2

Unconscious 3

Unknown/gone on arrival 21

Total 605

Centennial Edition — 2012

Rice University EMS

Rice EMS Annual Report ENTERING A NEW CENTURY As we pass the centennial year of Rice University, we have been given the pleasure of

looking back into a past of progress, innovation, and success. Much as the university has

its vision for the future, Rice EMS takes strides to achieve a new level in providing the

best patient care possible.

Beginning as a first responder basic life support emergency response service, Rice EMS

has never ceased to make strides towards becoming a better and more capable emergency

response service. Over the past 17 years, we have had hundreds of members don the

proud uniform of the organization to serve the campus community.

After graduating and moving on in their illustrious lives, several of these members have

returned to their roots in order to again make an impact on the organization. And why

not? Rice EMS has offered unparalleled leadership experience and relationships that

continue to draw back its alumni.

As a student-run organization, it is amazing to see what has been accomplished by these

Rice undergraduates. Rice EMS has become an advanced life support provider capable of

paramedic level protocols. Under our five medical directors— including several Rice EMS

alumni—we have put into service evidence-based medical guidelines.

From humble beginnings responding on bicycles, we now have an impressive fleet

including two fully equipped emergency response vehicles and three golf carts. This

reflects the increasing membership of the organization along with the need for coverage

of an increased student population.

As the organization continues developing and constantly pursues quality improvement,

we do not forget our foundation on education. To ensure our members are as highly

trained as possible, we have emphasized our focus on education, providing five classes in

2012. Furthermore, monthly continuing education meetings by our medical directors and

other guest lecturers provide our members with the opportunity to stay current with their

training and expand their knowledge base.

Following Rice as it concluded its first century of higher education has been no small feat.

As the university embarks upon its journey into its second century, Rice EMS will

continue to serve the campus and its community with dedication and duty.

Christopher Leba Lisa M. Basgall EMS Captain EMS Director

REMS STAFF 2012 - 68

EMT Basics 37

Advanced EMTs 20

Certified Paramedics 1

Licensed Paramedics 3

Emergency Physicians 7

IN 2012, REMS

Provided 8514 hours of duty time, ready to respond to emergency calls on campus

Offered 1100 hours of initial EMS certification courses, including EMT-Basic and Advanced courses

Awarded 865 hours of continuing education for REMS members

Added four new Public Access Defibrillators, for a total of 34 PAD sites on campus

Provided 363 members of the Rice Community First Aid and CPR certification classes.

Rice EMS has been awarded the Striving for Excellence award–an honor given to campus EMS organizations that meet a “gold standard” of EMS care–continuously since 1999, most recently in 2012.

This year Rice EMS has stayed true to the university’s focus on fostering the growth of

its students. In 2012 Rice EMS provided 5 classes - the most offered in a year since it

started offering EMT classes in 1996 - to meet the interest of students and growing size

of the service.

The spring and fall semesters each featured an EMT-Basic class and an Advanced EMT

class through the Wiess School of Natural Sciences. The EMT-Basic class acts as an

introductory course, teaching concepts such as basic life support, airway management,

and musculoskeletal immobilization. Enrollment to our EMT-Basic classes is highly

competitive, with an average of 50 applicants to fill a class of 25-35 students.

The Advanced EMT class is a continuation of the EMT-Basic class, focusing on a more in

-depth look of anatomy and pathophysiology along with advanced life support including

intravenous therapy and establishment of advanced airway adjuncts. The class averages

15 students, including enrollment of students from outside EMS and fire services. The

Advanced class has been a new venture for the service, with students participating in a

hybrid curriculum—learning through both in-class training and online modules.

Rice EMS also offered a course in EMS leadership. This course follows the training and

development in scene management and administrative roles required to become Rice

EMS In-Charges. This course is reserved for the 4-6 members who show great potential

and hold the skills necessary to become members of the student leadership team who

run the organization in collaboration with the EMS Director. The course focuses on

shadowing the current In-Charges to become well-versed in the operations of the service

while emphasizing concepts of teamwork and professionalism.

NEW GROWTH, NEW CAPABILITIES

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Entering Rice University’s second

century, Rice EMS has endeavored to be

at the forefront of progress as a proud

member of the campus community. 2012

brought several discussions between the

members of the organization and the

medical directors about providing the

best care possible to the Rice community.

With the cardiac monitor provided by the

2011 ALFA fund, Rice EMS implemented

a new level of advanced protocols

including emergency heart monitoring

and cardiac therapy.

To back the new capabilities and growing

number of members, the Rice EMS’

medical director team welcomed some

new faces. In charge of developing

medical protocols and a large component

of our quality assurance program, the

medical director team works closely with

the organization members in education

and call review and are available 24/7 for

on-line medical direction during calls.

Medical Director

Mark Escott, MD, MPH (Jones ‘96)

Associate Medical Directors

Nathan Allen, MD (Jones ‘03)

Michael Gonzalez, MD (Sid ‘93)

M. Tyson Pillow, MD (Baker ‘02)

Assistant Medical Director

Shane Jenks, MD

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THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

In preparation for the Rice University Centennial, all hands were called on deck. Planning

for staffing of the Centennial began several months ahead, with the weekend being the

busiest Rice EMS has ever been called on to provide coverage.

While the numerous university departments were hard at work preparing for the

spectacular Centennial celebration, Rice EMS was deliberating on event coverage plans,

appropriation of personnel, managing supplies and equipment, and collaborating with

RUPD and other involved parties.

This great task could not have been accomplished without the involvement of our 68

members, including Rice students and staff. Several of our members signed up for extra

shifts and volunteered their time to meet the needs of the campus.

Furthermore, a large number of Rice EMS alumni have shown their love and dedication

for the service and the Rice community by continuing to serve while pursuing their own

graduate education and careers. Outside of their rigorous focuses, they have provided a

great deal of assistance in providing special event coverage, operating as CPR and first

aid instructors, and assisting with EMT education and classes.

Here are some statistics for the Centennial celebration coverage:

5 days of coverage

325 hours of event coverage

27 events covered

27 EMS staff on duty covering 99

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4 assisting physicians

6 alumni providing coverage

50,000 people estimated on campus across the weekend

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Abdominal Pain 27

Alcohol Intoxication 177

Allergic Reaction 16

Animal Attack 4

Back/Spinal Injury 6

Bicycle Accident 7

Blood Sugar Related 5

Burns 9

Cardiac Arrest 1

Cardiac Related 23

CVA/Stroke 2

Difficulty Breathing 10

Drug Overdose 5

Eye Injury 9

Fall 36

Fever 10

Fracture/Sprain 119

Hazardous Materials Exposure 3

Head Injury 26

Heat Emergency 18

Hemorrhage/Laceration 161

Fever 10

Motor Vehicle Collision 20

OBGYN 3

Other 49

Psychological/Behavioral 15

Seizure 8

Sick/General Illness 47

Syncope 27

Trauma/Blunt 23

Trauma/Penetrating 0

Unconscious/Unknown 5

Total 871

2012 ANNUAL CALL REPORT

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Patient Statistics

Undergraduates 528

Graduate Students 32

Faculty/Staff 92

Visitor 193

No Patient Found 26

Busiest Month - March

Call Outcome

Treat & Release 436

Transport POV 132

Transport RUPD 36

Transport Ambulance 201

Refusal to Ambulance 35

No Patient Contact 31

Busiest Day - Saturday

Receiving Facility

Memorial Hermann 102

Ben Taub 28

Methodist ER 77

St. Luke’s ER 23

Minor Care Center 101

Other Facility 40

Busiest Campus Location - Duncan College

Rice University EMS A Y R 2012‐2013

Call Type  Call Number Abdominal Pain 27 Alcohol Intoxica on 141 Allergic Reac on 18 Animal A ack 3 Back Pain 9 Bicycle Accident 19 Burns 7 Cardiac Arrest 2 Cardiac Emergency 29 Difficulty Breathing 14 Dizziness 3 Drug Overdose 2 Eye Injury 10 Fall Vic m 39 Fracture/Disloca on/Sprain 91 Hazardous Materials Exposure 3 Head Injury 19 Headache 7 Heat Emergency 19 Hemorrhage/Lacera on 147 Hyperthermia/Fever 10 Motor Vehicle Collision 18 Nausea/Vomi ng 8 OBGYN 2 Other 22 Psychological/Behavioral 7 Seizures 7 Sick/General Illness 41 Syncope/Fain ng 27 Trauma/Blunt 20 Total  771 

Pa ent Contact  Number Student ‐ Graduate 34 Student ‐ Undergraduate 452 Faculty/Staff 89 Visitor/Public 178 Unknown 18

Outcome  Number No Pa ent Contact 24 Treat & Release 384 Refusal (ambulance on scene) 29 Transport ‐ Emcorps 33 Transport ‐ HFD 140 Transport ‐ POV 136 Transport ‐ RUPD 25

S  E  

In 2012‐2013, 2018 hours of special events coverage at 170 athle c events, socials,

and lectures were provided to Rice University by Rice EMS.

C  E  

In 2012‐2013, 40 First Aid and CPR classes were offered to the Rice Community,

with 410 people par cipa ng.

Rice EMS was also present for 63 presenta ons, caregiver classes, & drills to provide community

educa on on health & safety.

EMS E  

Rice EMS offered two EMT‐Basic and one Advanced EMT cer fica on course

in 2012‐2013. Fi y‐eight students completed these cer fica on courses.

In 2012‐2013, 18 con nuing educa on courses were offered, with 980 hours of credit earned.

Contact [email protected] for more informa on

Rice EMS is currently staffed by 47 undergraduates represen ng all of the colleges. All have achieved EMT‐Basic, and many their Advanced EMT cer fica ons. Nineteen EMS alumni also assist by providing coverage for major events and/or serving as EMS instructors. Six EMS physicians (including four alumni) provide medical leadership for Rice EMS.

Rice EMS is recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a First Responder Organiza on, a Con nuing Educa on Program, and an Advanced Level EMS Training Program.

New members are always welcome.