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Rob McCartin

Wyoming/Erie County Award Nominations

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Greetings Everyone,

It seems that it is that time of the year again where the Wyoming/Erie REMSCO is looking for your award submissions. Attached is the Flyer of categories that either a person or agency can be considered for an award. Additional, I have attached the link to the application, please make sure that all information is contained on the application. Do not send in a separate word document as the State will not consider the submission if it is forward on for consideration. If you have any questions, or are ready to submit an application, please reach out to me at rmccarti@buffalo.edu. Look forward to seeing all the good stuff that our agencies and providers have done over the years.

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/awards_application.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/WEREMS-Awards-Flyer-24.pdf

Weather Events and Total Solar Eclipse Discussion

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From the NYS ENA at Oishei’s Hospital:

The New York State Emergency Nurses Association is hosting a meeting at Oshi Children’s Hospital on 3/26 at 500pm in the Alford Auditorium. The meeting will include a short intro with information on ENA followed by a discussion panel about emergency preparedness, weather events (including the 2022 Christmastime storm) and planning for the eclipse (from the dangers of looking at the sun and safety glasses to managing the influx of people and traffic).

This meeting is for emergency nurses, staff, EMS, and all healthcare professionals. Please forward to your Emergency Department nurses and healthcare teams.

We will be doing an on-site drawing for T-shirts, bags, pens.  There will also be a grand prize drawing (later) for a NYS ENA as well as a National ENA conference scholarship.

This meeting will be in person and there is also a zoom link. Please register utilizing the registration link here – https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/8bgheb3

 

Hope to see you there!

Wendy Allen-Thompson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CEN, EMT

NYS ENA President-Elect

 

In Person CME Opportunties

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a flyer for in-person CME that is being offered. Please download the flyer and if interested please refer to the directions for registration.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/CME-Flyer-3-2024.pdf

NYS Bureau of EMS – Art VII Part V – WebEx Presentations

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a message from the Director:

This week two WebEx presentations will be offered related to the Governor’s Budget proposals, Article VII Part V which speaks about Emergency Medical Services.   This is an excellent opportunity for anyone to become more informed about future of EMS and what changes have occurred in the past few years and what is proposed for the future.     This is the same presentation that has been offered via WebEx and In-Person sessions during the past few weeks.

Anyone in the EMS community is welcome to attend and listen to this approximately 90 minutes overview of the different sections of the budget related to EMS.  This presentation will also offer an opportunity for anyone to ask questions and have discussions about the material we will cover.

Webex – Tuesday – Morning Session

Date:                    Tuesday, March 5th, 2024

Time:                   10:00AM – 11:30AM

Location:            Online via WebEx

Link for March 5th, 2024 https://meetny.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/meetny/meeting/download/75717615d16d45f5b6841d368b50aafc?siteurl=meetny&MTID=mfd8edeeb8f1fd9cad0360f5ff856e0a0

 

Webex – Thursday – Evening Session

Date:                   Thursday, March 7th, 2024

Time:                   7:00PM – 8:30PM

Location:            Online via WebEx

Link for March 7th, 2024 https://meetny.webex.com/wbxmjs/joinservice/sites/meetny/meeting/download/e730939a317e491e960cb8c27942e3a8?siteurl=meetny&MTID=md1a3d4909bb0bbc556b15ff592d548c1

_______________________________________________________________________

Ryan P. Greenberg

Director

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems

ECC Paramedic Program Applications

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached is the information and registration link for the upcoming Paramedic Original Course that is being put on by Erie Community College. For information on what to do and prerequisites involved. If you find you are interested and qualify for consideration, please use the registration link below that. Any questions, please reach out to ECC. Thanks

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PARAMEDIC-APPLICATION-2024-2025.docx

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hDcbYjgjAk6Mp9Mtixkh8aFzQDO74TRFsmM64dziMMNUNUdJOU5RRzkzMlFaMFZJMEE2UEU2WEJaTi4u

Learning the language of our biggest fans: Autism awareness for EMS

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Greetings Everyone,

North Country is hosting an Autism class via Zoom for those that might be interested. Not only do I know the instructor who is a good Paramedic and CIC, but he is also the parent of a child with Autism. If there is anyone that has experience it is him. Please sign up if you are free on February 12th, 2024 @ 1800hrs

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Autism-Flyer.pdf

Critical Care Sunset | Public Comment Opportunity

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Greetings,

From the State:

The NYS DOH Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems along with the State EMS Council (SEMSCO) Training and Education Committee are moving forward with the sunset of the NYS EMT-Critical Care (EMT-CC).  This process started at the SEMSCO in 2017.

Less than one certification cycle and only 3 years away, we’ll reach the 10-year mark from the beginning of that process in 2027. As we approach this 10-year mark we are working on steps to complete what the Education and Training Technical Advisory Group (TAG) put together and are seeking your feedback to take additional steps towards the sunset of the EMT-CC

We are asking for feedback from the field so we can take into account all perspectives. Please find the survey by clicking the following link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/critical-care-technician-sunset-

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

If I could also ask you the favor of forwarding the email to any colleagues in our field, it would be greatly appreciated.

Drew Chesney

Unit Chief, Education and Certification

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED: Statewide EMS Mobilization Survey

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Greetings,

From the State

New York State EMS Agency Leaders, County EMS Coordinators and Program Agency Directors,

***County EMS Coordinators and Program Agency Directors, Please Share Widely Within Your Counties / Regions***

Background:
Due to a Multi-Hazard Weather Event in Erie County, the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Section of the Bureau of EMS is conducting a survey to determine the availability of EMS agencies, with preference for Advanced Life Support level (EMT-CC/Paramedic), able to respond to a request for emergency assistance under the State Mobilization Plan. Agencies assigned to respond to this event will be contracted by New York State. These resources will be utilized to assist at several shelter locations throughout the region.

Please consider the following when responding to the survey.

Funding for this deployment is as follows:

    • ALS Unit $2340/unit per day, Admin Fee $234/unit per day
    • BLS Unit $2100/unit per day, Admin Fee $210/unit per day
    • $37/hr. restricted hours (non-assignment/ on-call status) x 12 hours per day
    • GSA MI&E $69/day per person. Lodging (double occupancy)- $117
    • Mileage will be paid at the GSA rate of $0.67/mile from EMS Agency HQ to deployment location

The concept of operations is as follows:

    • 12 hour operational periods (0700-1900 and 1900-0700)
    • Staging/Deployment location is TBD
    • All agencies will be covered by their own insurance
    • Duration will be up to 3 days or more depending on call volume and volunteer participation

Please use the link below to complete the survey. NOTE: This survey be polled, beginning at 1730 hours on January 13th 2023. This survey will remain open and continue to be evaluated through the weekend on an as-needed basis.

PLEASE DO NOT DEPLOY. Agencies will be contacted by the Bureau of EMS if selected for deployment.

SURVEY LINK: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/2024-statewide-multi-hazard-week

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Stephen M. Brucato, BS, EMT-P

District Chief | Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems