Emergency Services
The Emergency Services Division of COTS serves as a liaison between fire departments, EMS agencies, and hospital emergency departments. By utilizing a collaborative approach and shared values, we strive to solve difficult healthcare delivery challenges through evidence-based research, data collection, and best practice strategies. We share in the mission of improving patient outcomes. In doing so, we provide value to the community.
COTS emergency services partners collaborate with the Emergency Preparedness and Response and Trauma divisions to ensure best outcomes for the ill and injured of central, southeast, and southeast central Ohio.
COTS offers its members access to cost savings through membership in a GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATION, Savvik. When you join COTS, you'll receive access to this perks program with exclusive discounts on a variety of amazing products and services. Sign up today and save on thousands of items you need every day by following this link and talking with COTS President. Click here to learn about Savvik and its value to our partners.
COTS & SAVVIK BUYING GROUP FAQ
Check out this great informational video from COTS president, Sherri Kovach, explaining one of the many wonderful benefits of being a member of COTS; access to a group purchasing organization for first responders called Savvik.
Here at COTS we go the extra mile to turn ordinary into extraordinary. Recent work of the Emergency Services division includes but is not limited to:
Diversion & Emergency Patient Transport Plan Guidelines
Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) Safety Plan Guidelines
Multiple and Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Guidelines
Prehospital Trauma Triage Guidelines
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Guidelines
Sports Medicine &
EMS Collaboration Guidelines
Calls to Take Patient To Another Hospital Guidelines