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Combating Sedentary Health Risks in Emergency Communication Centers: The Critical Role of Daily Movement

James Bohon, Michael Coffey, Brittany Farrell, Megan Hoggard, Matthew Gentile

Apr 18, 2025|Research Posters

Over the years, there has been a downward trend in the prevalence of deaths from heart disease, attributed to improved healthcare access, advancements in sanitation, and a reduction in smoking (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 1999). However, recent data indicate a concerning reversal in this trend, with an increase in heart disease-related deaths (Martin et al., 2024).

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Improving 911 Police Call-Taking in Cincinnati: Implementing a Structured, Protocol-Based System—A Before and After Comparative Study

Bill Vedra, Karli Piper, Greg Scott, MBA, EMD-QI, Angela Huddle, Jason Barbour, John O’Connell, Ty Wooten, Matt Miko, Jeff Clawson, MD, Chris Olola, PhD

Apr 15, 2025|Research Posters

To improve efficiency and prioritization of its 911 police calls, the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, implemented the Standardized, Protocol-based Police Priority Dispatch System (PPDS®) in its Emergency Communications Center (ECC) on March 1st, 2023. After a year of use, call-processing time and call-prioritization efficiency were compared to the previously used system.

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