Beginning today (March 31) at Noon – the key pad at the Buffalo General Medical Center’s ambulance bay will no longer be active.
All arriving crews should utilize the intercom located directly next to the key pad and security will open the door.
Notice from BGMC will be provided once the key pad is active again.
The Western Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (WREMAC) has extended this year’s reporting date for annual skills. Normally, skills are reported by June 30 each year. This year’s reporting date has been extended to September 30, 2020.
Until such time when it is safe to do so, agencies should not be conducting WREMAC annual skills sessions.
This weekly meeting is to update New York State EMS Agency leadership on the current events related to EMS and COVID19.
UPDATE: Due to the large number of participants expected, we are asking that participants please submit questions prior to the meeting via the below survey:
https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency
During the meeting, please use the Q&A box located in the Webex platform for questions or comments.
Please remember not to put your phone on hold while on the call.
Please remember to shut off your computer microphone and speakers if you are calling in by phone to avoid echo.
Please feel free to share this invitation with other EMS agency leadership.
We do ask that agency leadership then after the call share the information with their agency providers.
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Please find downloadable documents:
This EMS protocol has been approved by the New York State Commissioner of Health and should be implemented in all regions.
Download EMS Viral Pandemic Triage Protocol (APPROVED FINAL 03.22.20)
Download Handout – Patients Not Transported By EMS (APPROVED FINAL 03.22.20)
Steven P. Dziura Jr.
Deputy Director
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems
875 Central Avenue
Albany, New York 12206
New policy: 20-04 COVID-19 EMS Provider Exposure.
Please note: this policy is not yet reflected on the Bureau’s website but is expected to post shortly (link below).
Download 20-04 COVID19 EMS Provider Exposure 03.20.20 DOH FINAL
LINK to Bureau’s policy page: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/policy/policy.htm
The NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems currently has 3 policy statements to aid in COVID preparedness/responses. The 3 policies are as follows:
These policies can change frequently. It is important to visit the Bureau’s policy page routinely to ensure you have the most up-to-date version of each policy.
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/policy/policy.htm
We would like to clarify the notices we sent regarding today’s conference calls.
The call at 11AM is with Erie County Emergency Services regarding Erie County COVID-19 Operations
The call at 3PM is with the NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems
The calls are not the same and EMS leaders have been invited to join both calls.
New York State COVID19 Emergency Medical Services Agency Leadership Update
Friday, Mar 20, 2020 3:00 pm | 1 hour
Phone: 518-549-0500
Meeting number: 611 461 030
Password: COVID19
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/j.php?MTID=m5362bb7da771a74b2c41c69766e8181e
This meeting is to update New York State EMS Agency leadership on the current events related to EMS and COVID19.
Due to the large number of participants expected, we are asking that callers please submit questions via the chat box located in the Webex platform.
If a caller is asked to “unmute” their phone to speak related to a question submitted, please use *6 to unmute your phone and then *6 again to put your back on mute.
Please remember not to put your phone on hold while on the call. Please remember to shut off your computer microphone and speakers if you are calling in by phone.
Please feel free to share this invitation with other EMS agency leadership.
We do ask that agency leadership then after the call share the information with their agency providers.
Join by phone
1-844-633-8697 US Toll Free
1-518-549-0500 Local
Access code: 611 461 030
