Rob McCartin

Greetings Everyone,

Please take note that the WEREMSCO is seeking nominations for the up and coming EMS awards dinner later this year. These nominations are not only eligible to receive recognition from the local council, but they are also submitted to NYS for consideration at Vital Signs as well. Please, if you know of someone/agency that is eligible for an award, please submit to me (rmccarti@buffalo.edu) so I can forward it to the council for consideration. Remember, submit something you think fits the criteria and let the council make the tough decision on who should be recognized. We can’t do this without your support. For more information please refer to the attached flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WEREMS-Awards-Flyer.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

At the direction of the Wyoming/Erie REMSCO, I am sending out this information related to the iGel program. We have had a lot of questions related to the program so we wanted to take a moment to share some of information with you. There are a few things that must occur to participate in the iGel program. First, this is only available to ALSFR’s or Ambulance companies, not BLSFRs. Second, you must be participating in ALL BLS adjuncts. This is all the items listed on the Medical Director Verification form – DOH 4362. With that said, for EPI you only need to be doing either EPI syringe or EPI pen, not both. You must have a device capable of performing end tidal capnography. If you do not have all the BLS adjuncts, then you must obtain approval from the WREMAC before you can begin the program. If you fit the criteria, and are interested, please fill out the application attached. In addition to that, the 2 templates attached must be placed on letterhead, signed, and submitted with your application as well. Once submitted, I will forward this to the next REMSCO meeting for approval.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to reach out to the office and we can help.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iGel-Policies.docx

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Medical-Director-Boiler-Plate-WEREMSCO.docx

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iGel-policy_application.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Catholic Health:

This evening starting at 11:00pm Kenmore Mercy will undergo an extensive phone and computer upgrade.  During this time the phone lines, computers, and CT machine will be down.

Below are phone numbers where you crews can reach the ED staff during this downtime.

• (716) 213 – 7678
• (716) 574 – 3046
• (716) 574 – 3729

Could you please distribute these numbers to your crews and advise them that during the downtime patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of a stroke should be diverted to another facility due to CT being unavailable?

EMS Liaison, Scott Then, will be on campus throughout the downtime and can be reached at (716) 868 – 3673 should you have any questions or need any assistance.

Once the upgrade is complete, the phones, computers, and CT are back up and running I will let everyone know.

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

Emily James (Rowles) MBA, EMT – P, NYS CIC

Cell: (716) 812 – 4275

System Manager of Emergency and Acute Neuro Services, Catholic Health

Greetings Everyone,

There is a scheduled Wyoming/Erie REMSCO meeting tomorrow night at 1800hrs located at the South Wales Fire company. All REMSCO meetings are open to the public and we invite you to attend. This is the chance to have your voice heard. Please feel free to join us if you are available.

Greetings Everyone,

Over the last year and a half, there has been a group of providers throughout the state that have been working diligently and tirelessly on a combined document which outlines the issues EMS is facing today. At the most recent February State Meeting, this document was finally released. This document not only covers the issues at hand, but it dives deep into those issues and offers some recommended changes. I know that some of you are going to look it over and realize that for some of these we are aware. However, this is getting those problems on paper and sparking that conversation at a level that is intended to effect change. It doesn’t just say here is the problem, but it also provides evidence to that issue and solutions to the problem. For those of you that don’t have a lot of time to go through the entire report (although I recommend at some point you do) if you look at pages 9-11 you will see the 25 recommended key considerations. Again, great job to those brainstorming, discussing, analyzing and formulating this report.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/february_2023_sustainability_tag.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a flyer for a Cardiac Sim Lab CME being put on in Elma on March 21, 2023. For more information please click on the flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Elma-Cardiac-SIM.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a flyer for an event occurring at the up and coming Finger Lakes EMS Conference.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/FLREMS-Conference-23-Cornhole-Tournament78.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Attached you will find multiple policies that have been approved and will be posted shortly related to changes to protocols and other initiatives. Please note, the changes to the protocols will take effect on February 15th, 2023. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mike or myself, or you may reach out to your Medical Director.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-05-Removal-of-Endotracheal-Intubation-from-AEMT-Level.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-04-Collabrative-Changelog-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-York-Collaborative-EMS-Protocols-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.23.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Statewide-BLS-Protocols-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-06-Oxygen-Tank-Compliance-on-Ambulances.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-07-New-York-State-EMS-Provider-Scope-of-Practice-by-Level-.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-03-Statewide-BLS-Protocol-Changelog-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023-FINAL-.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

There have been several new policies put out by the DOH BEMS related to Intubation and Protocols. Please click on the attached link to see the policies first hand. Keep in mind, the new protocols go into effect on February 15th, 2023, and if you have any further questions you may contact Mike or myself, or you may contact your Medical Director. Thanks.

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/policy/policy.htm

Greetings Everyone,

Attached you will find multiple policies that have been approved and will be posted shortly related to changes to protocols and other initiatives. Please note, the changes to the protocols will take effect on February 15th, 2023. As always, if you have any questions please feel free to contact Mike or myself, or you may reach out to your Medical Director.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-05-Removal-of-Endotracheal-Intubation-from-AEMT-Level.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-04-Collabrative-Changelog-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/New-York-Collaborative-EMS-Protocols-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.23.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Statewide-BLS-Protocols-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-06-Oxygen-Tank-Compliance-on-Ambulances.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-07-New-York-State-EMS-Provider-Scope-of-Practice-by-Level-.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/23-03-Statewide-BLS-Protocol-Changelog-V.23.1-Effective-02.15.2023-FINAL-.pdf