Update on the Local Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic

Dr. Thomas Rea, Medical Program Director for King County EMS, and Dr. Michael Sayre, Medical Director for the Seattle Fire Department and Program Director for the EMS Fellowship at the University of Washington, provide an update on the local response to the COVID-19 pandemic by EMS and other healthcare providers. This podcast covers:

• Lessons learned by EMS and other healthcare providers in King County as they've responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. • Discusses steps EMS and other healthcare providers can take now to prepare for increasing numbers of patients with COVID-19. • Considers strategies for managing the impact of quarantine on the EMS workforce. • Describes PPE supply challenges and considerations. • Helps listeners understand the potential impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. healthcare system.