UT Health East Texas EMS awarded for dispatcher excellence

TYLER, Texas ( KETK ) – UT Health East Texas EMS was recently recognized as an Accredited Center of Excellence for their dispatching by The International Academies of Emergency Dispatch.

“Being recognized as an Accredited Center of Excellence by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED) is a testament to the unwavering dedication and expertise of our team,” said John Smith, CEO of UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1. “This prestigious accreditation reflects our commitment to providing the highest standard of emergency medical dispatch services, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care during critical moments.”

The IAED helps set standards for emergency dispatching around the world and their accreditation means that UT Health East Texas EMS is performing at or above those standards.

“Accreditation is truly a pinnacle achievement,” said Christof Chwojka, Accreditation Board Chair at IAED. “We applaud the dedicated call-takers, dispatchers and leadership team at UT Health East Texas EMS for their commitment to quality, and for meeting that high standard that few achieve. We know their community can count on these first, first responders to do an outstanding job.”

The IAED’s standardized Priority Dispatch System is used by over 3,500 emergency communication centers in 46 countries around the globe.

To learn more, visit the IAED or UT Health EMS online .

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