Gintautas Virketis

Improvement of the emergency medical assistance system management Gintautas Virketis

As stated in the World Health Organisation (WHO) Forum, the reduction in mortality rates is the greatest challenge for public health organisations. The achievement of the goal requires new strategies and appropriate management of preventive systems, as well as human and financial resources. The WHO recognised that an improvement in the planning and organisation of the preparedness for injuries and emergencies is an essential part of the provision of integrated health care services, which also plays an important role in the preparation for, and response to, mass events. Planning and organisation of emergency medical assistance (hereinafter: EMA) services reduces mortality and disabilities and protects against other health disorders caused by everyday injuries.