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Denver’s mayor is promising major changes to the culture and practices within the paramedic division at Denver Health Medical Center after more than a year of reports from Denver7 Investigates.
Denver Fire data shows how long firefighters waited for Denver Health paramedics, and that crews waited more than five minutes on 16% of calls.
Denver firefighters will soon be able to administer IVs to patients in need of urgent medical care.
Per the City of Denver’s contract with Denver Health, Denver firefighters are currently prevented from providing advanced care during emergencies, including administering IVs to patients, something licensed paramedics are qualified to do.