EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CORPS
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Act no. 539 of September 30, 2004
known as the Medical Emergency Corps of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Said corps is ascribed to the Department of Health.
MISSION
To offer, anyone in need, access to pre-hospital medical care and emergency transportation to an adequate medical installation, safely, quickly and efficiently.
VISION
To make the Emergency Medical Services Corps the principal provider of pre-hospital medical care and emergency transportation, by using telecommunications and information technologies to rapidly and efficiently attend to emergencies.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTUREThe Emergency Medical Services Corps is composed of the following organizational units:
- Area of Operation
- Office of Administration
- Office of Communications and Community Relations
- Office of Finance and Budget
- Office of Human Resources
- Office of Information Systems
- Office of Executive Director
- Office for Quality Control
- Office for Medical Control
- Regional Offices
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
The Emergency Medical Services Corps is located in the Rodval Building, San Martin Street, border of Buchanan in Guaynabo. In addition, it is located in the following regions: Central, East, Metropolitan, North East, North, South East and South, (6 offices and 53 establishments throughout the island).
PROGRAMMATIC STRUCTURE
POSITIONS FILLED
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Sept./08 | Sept./09 | Sept./10 | Feb./11 | Proj. | |
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| Total amount of positions | 1,052 | 987 | 895 | 861 | 861 |
PROGRAMS
Program Description
Expedite transfer of patients to the emergency room in response to a 9-1-1 call as part of the inter - agency initiative.
Objective
- Expedite 9-1-1emergency calls.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Health Services | 216 | 74 | 48 | 48 |
| Total, Positions | 216 | 74 | 48 | 48 |
Program Description
To provide first aid services and control possible complications, in order to preserve the live of the patients who are transferred to emergency room.
Objective- Preserve the life of the patient during transfer to an emergency room, so they can receive the services needed.
| Statistical Data | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | |
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| Cases attended | 130,000 | 128,000 | 125,000 | |
| Phone calls received | 135,000 | 156,523 | 160,000 | |
Customers
Anyone that solicits or requires services of transportation to the different hospitals of the island.
Human Resources
| Authorized and Proposed Positions | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
| Managerial,Technical, Administrative, and Office Staff | 98 | 89 | 43 | 36 |
| Other staff | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Health Services | 661 | 824 | 804 | 777 |
| Total, Positions | 836 | 913 | 847 | 813 |
FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 ADOPTED BUDGET
The adopted consolidated budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 is $36,802,000. The resources include: $25,265,000 for the Joint Resolution of General Fund, $1,500,000 from Special Appropriation General Fund, $5,633,000 from State Special Funds and $4,405,000 from Other Income.
Operational Expenses reflect a decrease of $133,000 in comparison with the assigned resources for the fiscal year 2010-2011. This decrease corresponds to a reduction in State Special Funds. There is an increase in Special Appropriations General Fund to purchase rapid response vehicles and ambulances.
State Special Funds are generated from the billing for services rendered to patients with or without medical insurance, in accord with Act Num. 539 of September 30, 2004. These resources will be used to cover the costs of payroll and Agency operations. Also it receives resources from Other Income, from the Board of Governors of Services 9-1-1, for emergency medical assistance calls.
| Consolidated Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Program | ||||
| Operational Expenses | Actual | Actual | Budget | Adopted |
| 9-1-1 Emergency Service / Child Abuse Line | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
| Medical Emergencies Service | 40,078 | 35,562 | 35,350 | 36,204 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
| Total, Program | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 30,528 | 7,228 | 2,389 | 25,264 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 0 | 0 | 616 | 1,500 |
| Other Income | 3,648 | 2,275 | 4,431 | 4,405 |
| State Special Funds | 7,000 | 5,136 | 6,701 | 5,633 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 23,023 | 22,798 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 34,924 | 29,664 | 30,917 | 27,374 |
| Rent and Utilities | 1,544 | 999 | 1,507 | 1,871 |
| Purchased Services | 2,142 | 1,244 | 2,308 | 2,460 |
| Transportation Expenses | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Professional Services | 556 | 604 | 399 | 399 |
| Other Expenses | 181 | 684 | 274 | 424 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 0 | 2,172 | 0 | 0 |
| Previous Years Debt Payments | 0 | 492 | 216 | 382 |
| Equipment Purchases | 91 | 459 | 413 | 1,780 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 1,735 | 1,344 | 896 | 2,112 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
| Total, Expense Category | 41,176 | 37,662 | 36,935 | 36,802 |
9-1-1 Emergency Service
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 1,098 | 190 | 39 | 387 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 1,699 | 348 | 0 |
| Other Income | 0 | 211 | 1,198 | 211 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
| Total, Expense Category | 1,098 | 2,100 | 1,585 | 598 |
Medical Emergencies Service
| Budget (thousands $) | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Funding Sources | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Joint Resolution - General Fund | 29,430 | 7,038 | 2,350 | 24,877 |
| Local Stabilization Fund | 0 | 21,324 | 22,450 | 0 |
| Other Income | 3,648 | 2,064 | 3,233 | 4,194 |
| Special Appropriations - General Fund | 0 | 0 | 616 | 1,500 |
| State Special Funds | 7,000 | 5,136 | 6,701 | 5,633 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 40,078 | 35,562 | 35,350 | 36,204 |
| Total, Funding Sources | 40,078 | 35,562 | 35,350 | 36,204 |
| Expense Category | ||||
| Operational Expenses | ||||
| Payroll and Related Expenses | 33,826 | 27,564 | 29,332 | 26,776 |
| Rent and Utilities | 1,544 | 999 | 1,507 | 1,871 |
| Purchased Services | 2,142 | 1,244 | 2,308 | 2,460 |
| Transportation Expenses | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Professional Services | 556 | 604 | 399 | 399 |
| Other Expenses | 181 | 684 | 274 | 424 |
| Non Distributed Allocations | 0 | 2,172 | 0 | 0 |
| Previous Years Debt Payments | 0 | 492 | 216 | 382 |
| Equipment Purchases | 91 | 459 | 413 | 1,780 |
| Office Supplies and other Materials | 1,735 | 1,344 | 896 | 2,112 |
| Advertising and Media Expenses | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Subtotal, Operational Expenses | 40,078 | 35,562 | 35,350 | 36,204 |
| Total, Expense Category | 40,078 | 35,562 | 35,350 | 36,204 |