JoCo EMS may change how it responds to 911 calls amid latest COVID-19 surge

The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has placed added strain on local hospitals’ emergency rooms and Johnson County’s emergency medical response team. As a result, the Johnson County EMS System is considering possible changes to how it responds to 911 calls. Ryan Jacobsen, medical director for the Johnson County EMS System, said the circumstances are challenging now, particularly with the rise in 911 call volumes, coupled with a pre-pandemic shortage in emergency providers and staff.
Source: Prairie Village Post