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From page 16... ... IV-1 SECTION IV Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost Exhibit IV-1 classifies strategies according to the expected timeframe and relative cost for this emphasis area. In several cases, the implementation time will depend on such factors as an agency's willingness to accept a change in policy, legislative needs, or existing communication infrastructure and/or architecture. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... EXHIBIT IV-1 (Continued) Classification of Strategies According to Expected Timeframe and Relative Cost Relative Cost to Implement and Operate Timeframe for Moderate Implementation Strategy Low Moderate to High High 20.1 A3 -- Integrate support of EMS into rural ✔ hospital financing programs 20.1 A4 -- Integrate information systems and ✔ highway safety activities 20.1 B2 -- Identify, provide, and mandate ✔ efficient and effective methods for collection of necessary EMS data 20.1 B3 -- Identify and evaluate model rural ✔ EMS operations 20.1 C3 -- Include principles of traffic safety ✔ and injury prevention as part of EMS continuing education 20.1 C6 -- Provide "bystander care" training ✔ programs targeting new drivers, rural residents, truck drivers, Interstate commercial bus drivers, and motorcyclists 20.1 C7 -- Provide EMS training programs in ✔ high schools in rural areas 20.1 D3 -- Utilize GPS technology to improve ✔ response time 20.1 D4 -- Integrate automatic vehicle location ✔ (AVL) Read the entire page →

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... IV-1 SECTION IV Index of Strategies by Implementation Timeframe and Relative Cost Exhibit IV-1 classifies strategies according to the expected timeframe and relative cost for this emphasis area. In several cases, the implementation time will depend on such factors as an agency's willingness to accept a change in policy, legislative needs, or existing communication infrastructure and/or architecture.

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... EXHIBIT IV-1 (Continued) Classification of Strategies According to Expected Timeframe and Relative Cost Relative Cost to Implement and Operate Timeframe for Moderate Implementation Strategy Low Moderate to High High 20.1 A3 -- Integrate support of EMS into rural ✔ hospital financing programs 20.1 A4 -- Integrate information systems and ✔ highway safety activities 20.1 B2 -- Identify, provide, and mandate ✔ efficient and effective methods for collection of necessary EMS data 20.1 B3 -- Identify and evaluate model rural ✔ EMS operations 20.1 C3 -- Include principles of traffic safety ✔ and injury prevention as part of EMS continuing education 20.1 C6 -- Provide "bystander care" training ✔ programs targeting new drivers, rural residents, truck drivers, Interstate commercial bus drivers, and motorcyclists 20.1 C7 -- Provide EMS training programs in ✔ high schools in rural areas 20.1 D3 -- Utilize GPS technology to improve ✔ response time 20.1 D4 -- Integrate automatic vehicle location ✔ (AVL)

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