Rob McCartin

Greetings Everyone,

Originally we sent out a map showing the alternate routes related to the recent construction going on near ECMC. It was reported that the map was confusing and less than accurate. Some of the staff at ECMC took the time to clarify this a little bit better, so we wanted to share their efforts. Attached is a better outline of alternate routes to ECMC. Please feel free to download and share with you providers.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ECMC-construction-map.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

The EMS  Liaisons at Catholic Health are doing a WREMAC skills sign off session on June 27th, 2024 starting at 1800hrs. This will be at the Tri Community Training Offices and is for any level of care. If you need to have your skills signed off, please download the flyer and register with them.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tri-Community-WREMAC-skill-June-2024.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Darien Fire in conjunction with Catholic Health will be hosting a Geriatrics class on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at 1900hrs. If interested, please download the flyer for additional information and registration instructions.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Genesee-County-Geriatrics-July-2024.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

As some of you might have heard Mike Shaw has accepted a position as the new Deputy EMS Coordinator for the Wyoming County Emergency Services agency and will be departing UBMD EMS. His final day with us is going to be this Friday, June 7th, 2024. We first want to wish Mike all the best with Wyoming Co EMS as he will be missed.

With that said, we will now be seeking candidates for the position of EMS Program Agency Coordinator here in the office.  Attached is the job description as well as relevant qualification for this position. If you are interested, please submit to me – rmccarti@buffalo.edu – a CV with cover letter by Sunday, June 9th, 2024 for consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me as well, and I would be happy to answer those for you.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EMS-Program-Agency-Coordinator-Job-Description_June-2024_final.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

It has been brought to my attention that starting on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, the Grider Street Bridge (the most used bridge to get to ECMC from the 33) will be closed by the NYS DOT for rehibiliation work. According to the NYS DOT, it will remain closed under this November. I have included a flyer that outlines this and has proposed alternate routes for you. Please make sure that you share this with your agency and your providers as to avoid any unnecessary delays getting to ECMC during those high priority transport calls. Thanks everyone.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grider-Street-Work.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

This week marks the 50th EMS week and we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for all that you do. We know that EMS is still in its infancy stage compared to many of our other healthcare partners, but honestly without you, healthcare wouldn’t be where it is today. Please take a moment this week to reflect on many of the accomplishments that maybe you have done, or one of your coworkers, to make EMS what it is today.

We also wanted to let you know of the many EMS week events that are occurring in the region this week (see attached) and if you find that on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 you happen to be at ECMC, please join us for the annual “Dogs on the Deck” located right next to the ER. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces, and enjoy what this week has to offer you.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EMS-Week-food-May-2024.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Please see attached Health Advisory message related to Pediatric AED pads and compatibility:

The NYS DOH has issued a health advisory to all providers and emergency medical services agencies, regarding the proper use of Automated External Defibrillator equipment to ensure AED pads that are in use are compatible with AED units during pediatric emergency care.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Health-Advisory-Notice-of-Automated-External-Defibrillator-Pad-Incompatibility-5-3-24.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know that this is the last week to be able to submit and award for the Wyoming/Erie REMSCO for consideration. If you know of anyone that meets any of the categories listed on the flyer that you feel should be considered, please get those in this week by close of business Friday. The application has also been provided for your convenience.

PS – I was informed that the previous flyer had my email incorrect, so when submitting please use the email listed in the attached flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEREMS-Awards-Flyer-24-1.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/awards_application-24.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Oishei Children’s Hospital:

Please share the following information regarding the planned network outage for Oishei Children’s Hospital.

As part of the continuing effort at Kaleida Health to upgrade our network infrastructure, there will be another planned network downtime for tomorrow evening (Wednesday May 8^th) at 9:00pm. This outage is expected to last for approximately 1 hour. During this time the landline phone for Medical Direction at Oishei Children’s Hospital will be down. Please use the alternate number of 716-336-8036 to contact Medical Direction at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

Thank you,

Ryan Hejmanowski, CHEP, CHEC II

Corporate Emergency Management Manager

Kaleida Health

(716)430-7203