The deployment of the innovative weighing system, OneWeight, on ambulance stretchers at Hennepin Healthcare Emergency Medical Services represents a significant leap forward in prehospital care. Deputy Chief of Operations Charles Sloan highlights how OneDose™, powered by OneWeight revolutionizes EMS operations by enabling precise medication dosing through accurate patient weight measurement—especially vital for pediatric care.
Traditionally, ambulance services lacked the integrated scales found in hospital beds, leading to challenges in weight-based medication administration. Hennepin Healthcare EMS is now equipping its fleet with this crucial technology, directly addressing the issues of guesswork and error potential in emergency situations.
This technology is poised to lower the high incidence of EMS medication errors linked to incorrect weight estimations, fostering more confident and effective care by EMS professionals. Particularly critical in emergencies like stroke treatment, where exact dosing is essential, this system promises improved outcomes.
As the rollout continues, the aim is to ensure uniformity across the fleet, empowering all EMS personnel to effectively utilize this technology. Sloan underscores the necessity of innovation in EMS for delivering superior patient care.
For a more in-depth exploration of how Hennepin Healthcare EMS is leading the way in prehospital care innovation, read the full article on JEMS or watch the video interview found on Fox 9 News.