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Tenn. Fire Dept. Reduces Frequent Flyer Calls With Outreach Service

12/12/2019

Chattanooga Fire Department reduced calls by 63% among 13 patients by conducting needs assessments and connecting them with appropriate resources.

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12/12/2019

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Tenn. Fire Department Works With Social Services to Reduce 9-1-1 Calls

08/19/2019

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Chattanooga Fire Department's partnership with the home health and geriatric medical services reduced one frequent flyer's calls from 90 per month to 1.

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08/19/2019

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Tenn. Bill Aims to Get Stroke Patients to Best Destinations

04/11/2018

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The bill would establish procedures for EMS to transport severe stroke patients to the facility best equipped to treat them.

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04/11/2018

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New Stroke Diagnosis Device to be Tested in Ambulances

12/11/2017

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Time is brain, and the Lucid System, which will eventually be tested in ambulances, could save valuable time when diagnosing and treating stroke victims.

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12/11/2017

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