EMS SERVICE PROVIDERS
FROM: John E. Blue, II, CEO
East Alabama EMS, Inc.
DATE: March 25, 2020
RE: GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER – GRMC – EMS Units Entry
Please find an important message regarding procedures for receiving and screening of patients upon arrival at Gadsden Regional Medical Center (GRMC) ED.
From Robert Collyer, Director of Emergency Department – GRMC:
“I apologize if I or my staff did not communicate this well to some agencies. We are dealing with a lot of stressed out, tired people inside and out of our institution. I am urging my staff to try not to overreact and extend grace to each other and our partners in this unprecedented event.” Robert Collyer
Continue to follow established communication channels i.e. phone, radio, ATCC, etc. and processes prior to patient transport and arrival.
Thank you for your continued service during these extraordinary times.
Respectfully,
John. E. Blue
Cc: Michael Minor
Dion Schultz
410 10th Avenue South, Suite B, Birmingham, AL 35205