December 2021

Greetings Everyone,

I have been approached by several agencies now informing me that the state is no longer accepting CME recertifications via mail. This is not entirely true. The Bureau has created a portal for the submission of CME recertification which can ease the burden of gather all the paperwork, getting it to the post office and sending it certified mail to the state. However, if you are still doing this then that is okay for now. You should know that the state will be moving to the portal only sometime in the future, however that date has not been determined yet.

If you should choose to use the portal, do know that when you submit your providers CME applications it will send back a confirmation email showing the submission. I would advise keeping this for your records in case something happens and you need to show verification of the submission. At this point in time, you may still continue to submit via mail or through the portal, but begin making the transition to the portal in the near future.

I have attached the CME portal instructions which includes the link to the portal itself for submitting your applications. This will also become available in the near future on the website under the “Officer Resources” page as I am working to get the content under that tab updated. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and I will do my best to help you as I can. Thanks everyone and have a happy and safe holiday.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CME-Instructions.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Please see attached. This will be the last class until the week of January 3rd, 2022. Thanks

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Week-of-December-20-2021.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Catholic Health:

Tomorrow, December 17, 2021 from noon – 3:00pm the ambulance ramp as well as the EMS entrance at MSM will not be accessible.  EMS crews transporting to MSM during this time should follow the process that was utilized during our ramp repairs last month, park in front of the building and enter through the main ED entrance on the north side of the Emergency department.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, thank you.

Emily James (Rowles) BS, EMT – P, NYSCIC

Lead EMS Liaison, Catholic Health

(716) 812 – 4275

erowles@chsbuffalo.org

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Catholic Health:

Tomorrow, December 17, 2021 from noon – 3:00pm the ambulance ramp as well as the EMS entrance at MSM will not be accessible.  EMS crews transporting to MSM during this time should follow the process that was utilized during our ramp repairs last month, park in front of the building and enter through the main ED entrance on the north side of the Emergency department.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, thank you.

Emily James (Rowles) BS, EMT – P, NYSCIC

Lead EMS Liaison, Catholic Health

(716) 812 – 4275

erowles@chsbuffalo.org

Greetings, from the Bureau:

EMS Agency Leaders,

Please take a few minutes to answer the two survey links below. The surveys are a quick set of questions for the purpose of polling the EMS agencies across NYS to determine which agencies may be interested in entering into a contract for service with the NYS DOH BEMSATS. Even if your agency is not interested in entering into a contract we ask that you please answer both surveys.

We ask that you respond by 7:00 pm on 12/12/2021 as current mission assignments MAY begin as early as 12/15/2021.

December 2021-03 EMS Mobilization Survey (Binghamton Vaccination Site)

December 2021-04 EMS Mobilization Survey (Binghamton Testing Site)

This request is for one location that is a hybrid model where COVID testing and vaccines will be conducted on certain days of the week.

Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT

Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

EMS Data Manager

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

Greetings everyone,

NCCC will be hosting a Certified Lab Instructor course on January 14th, 15th, and 22nd, pending BEMS approval. If you are interested in taking this course please reach out and sign up. Information to register is on the flyer and you must be able to attend all 3 sessions.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CLI-Schedule-Jan-2022.pdf

We will be holding a predominantly virtual event for our Helipad Dedication.  We invite you to join us virtually on Friday, December 17 at 1:30pm from the comfort of your home or office.

Please click here to view.

Emily Rowles BS, EMT – P, NYS CIC

Cell: (716) 812 – 4275

Lead EMS Liaison, Catholic Health

Greetings Everyone,

Catholic Health will be hosting a Mental Health for First Responder course at Bennington Fire on January 24th, 2022. Please see attached.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Bennington-Mental-Health-for-The-First-Responder.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

I have been informed that Wyoming County Community Hospital is no longer on diversion at this time. While things can change in the future, this state approved diversion has been removed.