The following except and document for download is provided at the request of NYS EMS and Trauma Systems Director, Ryan Greenberg.
New York is thrilled to launch COVID Alert NY – the official Exposure Notification App created by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Google and Apple. Now you can use your phone in the fight against COVID-19 and get exposure alerts, without compromising your privacy or personal information.
Anyone who downloads the app does not have to worry about being tracked, identified or having their personal information shared. The app is completely anonymous and does not track your location or movement. No personal data is collected. COVID Alert NY uses Bluetooth proximity-enabled exposure notification technology provided by Apple and Google which is safe and secure.
Jefferson County EMS is offering a Certified Instructor Update on September 30 from 6-9pm. This program is available via distant learning.
For more information, please review the flyer below or contact Chris Singleton at: csingleton@co.jefferson.ny.us
The Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems has requested we share a change that occurred regarding reporting for Ketamine and Fentanyl. Previously, a quarterly report was required. This is no longer the requirement.
Ketamine and Fentanyl reports are to be included within your semi-annual report.
Here is the link to the new form: https://www.health.ny.gov/forms/doh-3848.pdf
Please note! Semi-annual reports are sent to both the Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement and Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems (information is included on page 2 of the form above)
Lastly, PCRs are not submitted with the semi-annual reports. Please retain PCRs in-house only.
NYS EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Meeting
Wednesday, August 26th at 2PM
If you are planning to attend the EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Meeting on Wednesday, 26 August 2020 and have a question or topic of discussion for one of the Bureau panelists, please complete the online form (https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency) before 12:00 noon on the 26th so your question or topic of discussion will be ready.
Two topics on this week’s schedule:
• Vital Signs Conference
• Policy 20-07 (Interim guidance for EMS Education Courses)
Please remember to register for the meeting using the links below:
When it’s time, start your Webex event here.
Event number: 171 474 4942
Event password: COVID-19
Event address for attendees: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e0e8f56556a6f3797bf538b51d21cacd6
Audio conference information
To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
1-518-549-0500 Local