System Standards

The Iowa EMS System Standards are a change initiative that provides a consistent and accountable approach to promoting and protecting the health of Iowans through EMS. The Standards describe, in a tempered and realistic manner, the minimum infrastructure and EMS services that all Iowans can reasonably expect from Emergency Medical Services.

• EMS System Standards Updated July 2017 
• Iowa EMS System Standards Self Assessment - 2022 
• System Standards Action Plan 

Sample Documents and Additional Information

The following sample documents have been provided as a resource to assist those that strive to implement Iowa's EMS System Standards. 

• Calhoun Co Advisory Council Bylaws
• Calhoun Co Sample Advisory Meeting Minutes  
• Calhoun Co Sample Measurable Outcome Report Summary  
• Calhoun Co Sample Meeting Agenda  
• Calhoun Co Sample Skills Log 2012  
• Calhoun County EMS System History  
• EMS System Standards Strategic Planning Resource Guide
• FAQs
• Sample 2012 EMS System Protocols Signature Pages  
• Scott County EMS Development  
• Scott County Physician Advisory Board 
• Scott County Physician Advisory Board Bylaws 

EMS System Standards Contact

Jacob Dodds, EMS Field Coordinator
(515) 214-0640