PEST analysis of emergency medical services in government healthcare

Personal Development Plan -- PEST Analysis

Factor

Opportunity

Threat

Political

The government argues that the budget allocated to the emergency medical services is large. Legislators are working on how to reduce the budgets through various large contract negotiations. New policies on the drugs imported have been introduced. Paramedics are striking due to salary irregularities in the department of emergency medical services.

Negotiation of large contracts by the legislators will allow the government to save funds, which will be used to buy other emergency services equipment. The funds will be used remunerate the paramedics so that they can be motivated and offer emergency services to their level best. Striking paramedics will make the government pay attention to the services they offer them salary increment (Martin 2006).

New policies on the imported drugs might lead to a shortage of drugs because the companies dealing with drugs might be given a limit, which might not be enough to serve the people. Striking paramedics are fighting for the rights, but it will affect the people, as they will not attend to during the strike, which might lead to deaths.

Economic

Economic factors are very crucial in any business organization. It is because any business contributes to EMS in one way or another. Changes in interest rates and inflation will greatly affect EMS, as many businesses will not achieve their targets and goals. The government will not collect enough revenue to fund EMS. Salaries and wages to the paramedics will not be consistent and equipment used in EMS will not be acquired.

Such fluctuations in interest rates and inflation will make the government devise other options of funding EMS. Top government officials will not relax, as they will be seeking other options for ensuring the EMS services are offered to the people without a problem.

Due to inconsistent salaries and wages, many paramedics might resign and seek employment opportunities in other places. Paramedics might offer inadequate services to the people since the government will not have enough funds to sustain paramedics and procure the equipment used in case of any emergency.

Technological

Technology has improved communications, which is a crucial factor in EMS. Green information technology has enabled the government to achieve political imperatives electronically. Technology has enabled the paramedics to seek consultation while in different geographical locations.

The paramedics will save many lives, as the use of technology in communication will EMS response to be efficient and effective. Paramedics can seek assistance from other staff in case of any challenge with the help using modern communication technology.

The introduction of new technology might make the paramedics concentrate on other online activities ignoring their duties, which might lead to poor services and even death on the people affected by various emergencies.

PEST is an important tool of analysis and it can be used in any business. The tool touches various sectors including politics, economy, social-cultural, and technology, which are very important in any business. I found it interesting that the tool helped me in assessing the factors that could affect my performance in the work place. Besides, I was able to note the changes that could be useful identifying the opportunities my career growth. This is essential for my overall adaptation to the dynamic changes on which my career is based (Garcarz, Chambers, and Ellis 70).