Why are EMS teams adopting telematics software to manage their vehicles?

2022-01-19T23:00:00.000Z

EMS team fleet managers can track multiple vehicles and monitor equipment needs. Tracking driver behavior is also important in terms of patient and EMS safety. Since EMS fleet managers track multiple emergency vehicles at the same time, they can add and manage all vehicles in a single view on their desktop, tablet or phone.

While it's understandable that emergency medical responders need to get to an emergency scene quickly, you need to know that EMS crews do so safely. Telematics technology can alert you immediately to any erratic driving behavior, if it occurs even without a glimpse of the emergency, allowing management to alert emergency medical responders if necessary.

If more rescue workers need to be called for additional help, telematics software can quickly detect the nearest emergency vehicles, dispatch them to the right location, and transmit the coordinates of the emergency scene through the onboard navigation system. Investing in telematics software can help EMS teams optimize daily operations, reduce fuel and maintenance costs by directing the fleet to more efficient routes, provide training for emergency medical vehicle drivers, schedule routine maintenance, and make the best decisions in a timely manner.

Telematics software tracks response times to ensure that emergency medical teams are on schedule, as they need to be on scene with minimal delays in operations. It is also possible to record the amount of time EMS crews have taken in an operation, which is vital in helping EMS fleet managers make informed decisions about the training needed to improve their teams' efforts in the emergency.