The standards are very comprehensive, but are flexible enough to relate to agencies of all sizes and types. There are over 100 of them, covering all aspects of ambulance operations. They include standards for agency management; financial management, budgeting and strategic planning; relations with outside agencies; mutual aid and disaster coordination;  community education and relations;  human resources and personnel management, hiring, credentialing, training, problem resolution, and performance evaluations; clinical standards; quality improvement; safe operations and risk management; vehicles, equipment, and facilities; and communications/dispatch.

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