Michael Shaw

Greetings

Please see the attached regarding the new Lockport Memorial Hospital.  This attachment is a quick reference guide.  EPCR Agency Administrators please take note of the new facility code for the hospital.  Please set this new facility up in your systems using the information provided along with the facility code of H15464; this is very important!  As always, if you have any questions related to Catholic Health, please reach out to a member of their EMS Liaison team.

Flyer Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LOCKPORT-MEMORIAL-HOSPITAL-INFO.pdf

Greetings!

We have received a few phone calls and messages regarding the new facility code for the new hospital in Lockport.  At this time, we have yet to receive the new facility code and are expecting the new facility code from NYS within the next 24 hours.  As soon as we receive the new facility code, we will be sure to pass the information along for EMS agencies to enter into their respective EPCR system.

Stay safe!

Greetings!

South Lockport Fire Company and Rapids Fire Company in cooperation with the Western New York Stress Reduction Program is offering an educational presentation focusing on stress and resilience in the first responder, including various stress encountered during response to Emergency Calls, and how to develop psychological resilience to these stresses and everyday life.

This will be held on Thursday, November 2^nd, 2023 at 7pm at Rapids Hall #1, 7195 Plank Road, Lockport NY 14094.

Please see the flyer at link below for more details and RSVP information!

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stress-And-Resiliency-In-first-Responder.jpg

Stay Safe everyone!

The Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems has announced the award winners for the 2023 Vital Signs Conference EMS Awards!

Congratulations to all of the awards winners!  Special shout out to WNY’s own Ellen Doyle from Mercy Flight, well done!

Category                                          Winner                                 Region

BLS Provider                                    Kenneth Cohen                   Hudson Valley

ALS Provider                                    Paul Zuckerberg                 Nassau

Communication                              Evan Humphrey                 Hudson Valley

Educator                                           Alexandra Williams            Hudson Valley

Quality & Safety                             Laura Cook                           Monroe Livingston

Leadership                                       Michael Benenati               Hudson Valley

Physician                                          Rashmeet Gujral                Nassau

Youth                                                 Justin Braunfotel                Hudson Valley

Nurse                                                 Ellen Doyle                           Big Lakes REMSCO

Agency                                              AMR Rochester                   Monroe Livingston

Greetings!

Below is a link to a DOH Survey being conducted regarding the Modernization of EMS in New York State.  This survey is very important and the DOH is looking for EMS Community feedback!  Please take a few moments and follow the link to complete the survey.    Remember, the data gained is only accurate when the data is received!

Link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/part-s-feedback-survey

Stay Safe!

Pushing this reminder out on behalf of our partners at Catholic Health!

EMS Recognition is important to our EMS System.  Mercy Hospital of Buffalo will be hosting an awards dinner and recognizing our areas providers.  The links below should take you to the awards submission page along with the awards dinner information.   If you know of an agency and or crew that deserves recognition for a job well done, please submit a nomination. Submissions are accepted regardless of the destination facility.

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-AWARD-NOMINATION-FORM-1.pdf

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Letter-to-Agencies-2.pdf

Thank you everyone and stay safe!

Greetings!

Passing this along at the request of Catholic Health.  There will be a Lockport Memorial Hospital Opening Celebration and Information Session on October 4th 2023.  Please see the flyer/link for details.

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LMH-Opening-community-invite.pdf

Stay Safe!

Greetings,

There are two updated policies that have been placed on the Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems website.  The first is an update to policy statement 23-08 which has been now  23-08B

This particular policy was introduced a few months back and covered Pilot Educational Programs.  The original policy introduced four pilot programs.  The updated policy statement adds a fifth pilot program for Recruitment and Retention.  Agencies leaders please review this policy as this may be an option for prospective members who may have taken an EMT class through self funding.  Details can be found using the link below:

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/23-08b.pdf

The second policy update is regarding policy statement 23-09 which is now updated to policy statement 23-09.b.  The big news on this policy statement update is the increase in course reimbursements for the EMT, AEMT original course along with an increase in the PSE Rates.  This notice can be found at this link:

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/23-09b.pdf

Thank you everyone and stay safe!

Greetings

The link below will take you to correspondence from Rob Orlowski regarding Mount St Mary’s capability rumors.  Please take the time to read his very quick notice. Thank you everyone and stay safe!

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/St-Marys-Letter-letter.pdf

Greeting!

At the request of Emily James of Catholic Health we are passing on information regarding the Mercy Hospital EMS Awards event.  Please take a moment and nominate someone you feel deserves recognition!.  The first link below is the letter for the agencies and the second link is for the actual awards nomination.

Thank you everyone and stay safe!

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Letter-to-Agencies-2.pdf

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-AWARD-NOMINATION-FORM-1.pdf