
Statement of Our Mission
MEDS-1 is the community resource for comprehensive emergency & professional pre-hospital level medical services -
We are committed to supporting our citizens by providing excellent, adaptable & cooperative approaches to their needs.
We are committed to Preserving Lives & Improving Health of all members of our community.
Our mission will be guided by these principles:
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICE
We strive to provide for all aspects of the pre-hospital medical needs presented by the people of our community.
We directly provide, and cooperate in coordinated delivery of, all hazard management, response, patient care, medical transportation, planning, and education within our scope of practice.
ADAPTABILITY & INNOVATION
We are committed to providing creative, economical methods and practices, which meet the needs of our patients and community.
We adapt our scope of practice to include new, relevant, evidence-based concepts and technologies in the pursuit of the improvement of the services we deliver.
COOPERATIVE APPROACH
We provide our services as a member of the community.
Our staff, working together as a team with citizens, caregivers and public safety personnel, will fulfill the purpose of our vocation.
SERVICE ACCESS
We act as a pre-hospital referral resource to serve those persons who require assistance not available from our agency.
We respond as a documentation and reporting source for the community when we recognize the possibility of abuse, neglect or risk.
PRIVACY & RESPECT
We uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and treat each person with respect and compassion.
Our medical and business practices will be thoughtfully and ethically rendered.