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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who gets priority on the MedComm Routing Channel?
EMS traffic where the patient or patients are identified as being
critically unstable or have life or limb compromise. Also, units that are requesting
physician orders will take priority over those who are not.
Why must I get approval to transport a Trauma Patient to a
facility other than Erlanger?
Any EMS Service and/or provider that operates or provides care in
the State of Tennessee, or transports a patient to a Tennessee medical facility, is bound
by the State of Tennessee Level One Trauma Guidelines where approval of a Trauma Patient
to a facility other than a Level One Trauma Center must be given by the designated Trauma
Control.
Who is Trauma Control?
Erlanger Medical Center, specifically the Emergency Department
physician.
Why is Chattanooga MedComm based at Erlanger, and does this have
anything to do with the control of ambulance transports?
Erlanger Medical Center is a governmental facility and was chosen
by the State of Tennessee to implement the Regional Communications Center due to it’s
existing regional communications structure. MedComm does not "control" the
ambulance transports, just the radio traffic on the designated frequencies.
What is MedComm’s role in a multi-casualty
incident?
During a Multi-casualty Incident (MCI), MedComm works with
other local emergency agencies to assure the most efficient hospital transport operation
as possible. Chattanooga MedComm will contact each hospital to ascertain the capacity of
each and maintain a transport "tally" sheet in order to route the
"next-in" ambulance appropriately.
During a Multi-casualty Incident (MCI), MedComm works with
other local emergency agencies to assure the most efficient hospital transport operation
as possible. Chattanooga MedComm will contact each hospital to ascertain the capacity of
each and maintain a transport "tally" sheet in order to route the
"next-in" ambulance appropriately.
What if my unit doesn’t have 155.205 (State EMS)
frequency for routing channel, is there any other frequency I can use?
EMS unit not having 155.205 may switch
over to the HEAR System, monitor the traffic to assure a clear
frequency and contact MedComm to advise that they need the
frequency. MedComm may have other traffic on the frequency
that the unit does not hear and will advise if the channel is
clear. As a secondary
access route, Cellular telephones may be used. # MED (#633) is a special toll free number
which may be accessed anywhere in the region. This line is monitored for your further
assistance and quality assurance.
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