Doug Calhoun
Laurinburg,NC
Summary
Dedicated State Regulatory Investigator proficient in collecting and reviewing documents, analyzing evidence and preparing reports. Decisive and flexible professional with a 20-year background of accomplishment in Emergency Medical Services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Examiner (Contract/Part Time)
Scotland And Cumberland County
01.2021 - Current
- Receives notification of deaths, determines jurisdiction pursuant to North Carolina General Statute.
- Responds to investigate a reported death; photographs the scene and decedent; conducts visual inspection of the decedents and makes notes of the condition of the body; collects and reviews medical records and demographic information that is pertinent to cause and manner of death.
- Analyze bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
Regional Specialist/Investigator
NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
06.2010 - 11.2025
- Assist County Governments, EMS Systems, Providers, and Educational Institutions in developing operational plans.
- Ensure that EMS Systems, Providers, and Educational Institutions adhere to laws and regulations pursuant to North Carolina General Statute and Administrative Code.
- Inspect Ambulances and other Emergency Vehicles to ensure those vehicles have the required medications, equipment, and supplies.
- Coordinate investigations involving allegations against credentialed EMS personnel.
- Interview witnesses, complainants, and EMS personnel while coordinating investigations. Compile investigation reports and medical records and present the findings to the North Carolina EMS Disciplinary Committee.
- Serve as a member of the State Emergency Response Team and maintain 24-hour availability for deployments during man-made or natural disasters.
QA/QI Compliance Specialist
FIRST HEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS – EMS ADMINISTRATION
10.2006 - 06.2010
- Performed quality control reviews of all Patient Care Reports to check adherence with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Served as Supervisor for the Medical Transport Division.
- Planned and deployed training programs for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services procedures and guidelines.
- Developed EMS training programs, including documentation classes and instructional methods to support long-term employee development and performance objectives.
Education
Certificate Program - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Center For Prehospital Medicine
Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NCBachelor of Arts - Biology
St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Laurinburg, NCSkills
- Investigative skills
- Detailed report writing
- MS Office
- Photography
- Training program development
- Project Management
- Quality Improvement
- Leadership
Additional Information
National Certified Investigator and Inspector Training
- Basic training course
- Specialized training course
International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners
- Active Member
- 2022 Training Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
- 2023 Training Symposium, Las Vegas, NV
North Carolina Homicide Investigators Association
- Member
American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators
- Completed point requirements for Board Certification and awaiting application process and testing.
Masonic Lodge Affiliation
- Master
- Secretary of Distinction
- NC Grand Lodge, Code Commission
- NC Grand Lodge, Lodge Service Commission
- NC Grand Lodge, Technology Committee
- Chairman, Annual Communication Committee
North Carolina Paramedic
Timeline
Medical Examiner (Contract/Part Time)
Scotland And Cumberland County
01.2021 - Current
Regional Specialist/Investigator
NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
06.2010 - 11.2025
QA/QI Compliance Specialist
FIRST HEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS – EMS ADMINISTRATION
10.2006 - 06.2010
Certificate Program - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Center For Prehospital Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
St. Andrews Presbyterian College