A system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an EMS system is called what?

The term that refers to a system of internal and external reviews and audits of all aspects of an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). This approach emphasizes ongoing assessment and enhancement of service delivery, ensuring that the processes in place meet established standards and continuously evolve based on performance data and feedback.

CQI involves systematic collection and analysis of data to identify areas for improvement in patient care and operational efficiency. It fosters a culture of accountability and encourages EMS providers to refine their protocols and procedures based on objective evaluations. By focusing on outcomes and using evidence-based practices, CQI helps to improve the quality of care provided to patients and enhances the overall effectiveness of the EMS system.

The other options represent components or aspects of quality and performance evaluation but do not encapsulate the comprehensive, ongoing nature of CQI. Patient Quality Assessment is more focused on evaluating specific patient care instances rather than the broader system processes. Emergency Care Evaluation may refer to specific assessments of emergency services but lacks the iterative feedback component inherent in CQI. System Performance Review suggests an evaluation of the system but does not imply the continuous, ingrained quality improvement process that CQI embodies.