EMS QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE

The Brevard County Quality Assurance committee is a peer driven organization designed for the purpose of monitoring patient care and EMS performance. This process evaluates all aspects of patient care. These areas include documentation, Advanced and Basic life support skills, assessment and compliance to standing orders. The mission of this committee is to ensure that E.M.S. care provided by the department meets approved standards, and in addition, keeps abreast of changes and advances in the medical community. Representation within this committee includes field crews trained to the level of Fire Fighter Paramedics, Paramedics and Fire Fighter Emergency Medical Technicians. Membership also includes Ad-hoc members representing the office of EMS and the county medical director. The goal of this committee is to continue to provide quality service and promote medical advancements as they occur within Fire EMS.

Dr. John McPherson
Committee Chairperson
QA Committee