COVID-19 Recommendations: Prehospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Draft document, Version 4.4, 27 March 2020

This document provides general guidance for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) preparedness and response to COVID19. At a local and state level, regulations and resource configurations may vary. In addition to these recommendations, EMS agencies should consult with local stakeholders.

First responders and healthcare workers involved in pre-hospital Emergency Medical Service (EMS) or inter-facility transport of patients practice in a unique setting associated with a distinct set of challenges including uncontrolled prehospital environments, transportation in an enclosed space and resource variability.