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Over the past few months, superheros are re-emerging! For instance, we had several debates at GoFleet on which recent superhero movie was the best. Was it Wonder Woman? Or maybe Black Panther or Avengers? However, there\u2019s one thing we all agree on: some of GoFleet\u2019s biggest superheros are our EMS clients. Let\u2019s take a look at how we helped our superheroes with EMS fleet tracking.<\/p>\n

Top 3 EMS Needs<\/h2>\n

\"EMS<\/p>\n

I recently studied our EMS clients and compiled a list of common needs. What were the 3 most common needs? They include:<\/p>\n

1. Live EMS Fleet Tracking<\/p>\n

2. Driver Habits<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Workform Management<\/p>\n

In this post, we will cover all of these needs.<\/p>\n

1) Live EMS Fleet Tracking<\/h2>\n

Challenge:<\/strong> Meeting strict response rates.<\/p>\n

By far, live EMS fleet tracking<\/a> is the #1 EMS request. And this makes sense! Quick responses to emergencies strongly affects medical success.<\/p>\n

To illustrate the importance of response rates, take a look at a EMS compliance report. A Manitoba hospital grades EMS teams by measuring how quickly they respond to each job. For instance, for Priority 1 to 3 jobs, teams need to arrive within 7 minutes if they are in the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cReal time response needs real time data,\u201d said a EMS manager. \u201cI simply cannot afford non-real time tracking<\/a> because I might choose the wrong crew and waste valuable minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/strong> Live tracking and routing<\/a><\/p>\n

Live tracking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"live<\/p>\n

In order to meet strict timeframes, EMS fleets use active live tracking. Active live tracking expands on 15 second GPS lag-times<\/a> by using a predictive algorithm. In other words, the software predicts the next 15 seconds by using a formula from existing data. As a result, EMS users are able to follow live animated vehicle icons.<\/p>\n

Routing<\/strong><\/p>\n

After finding a driver, the next challenge is planning the quickest route. EMS teams would then look at route optimization. Route optimization is a two-step process. Firstly, the program chooses the closest available driver. Secondly, the program calculates and shares driver\u2019s optimal route.<\/p>\n

2) Driving Habits<\/h2>\n

Challenge:<\/strong> Safety first!<\/p>\n

Another EMS challenge is balancing quickness with safety. \u201cA lot of our passengers are vulnerable,\u201d said an EMS dispatcher. \u201cWe might be carrying injured people or children and seniors. Drivers need to be mindful of safety and prevent further injuries to our patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ignoring safety can lead to severe consequences. Recently, an ambulance was carrying a pregnant woman and rear-ended a vehicle. That caused the baby to be born prematurely, but thankfully, both the mother and the baby survived. However, as a result of the crash, a $117-million lawsuit was filed against the EMS.<\/p>\n

Solution:<\/strong> Driver monitoring and driver coaching<\/a><\/p>\n

Driver monitors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two common driver monitors include vehicle trackers<\/a> and cameras<\/a>. Both of these devices capture driving events such as speeding, harsh braking, and harsh acceleration. Managers then review reports or footages to train drivers and promote safety.<\/p>\n

In-cab coaching<\/strong><\/p>\n