UBMD EMS Division

NYS DHSES still has slots available in their upcoming “Rescue Task Force for EMS” course at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) on August 10-11, 2019.

The course announcement (with key details) can be accessed online at:  http://www.dhses.ny.gov//training/courses/RTF%20for%20EMS%20August%2010-11,%202019.pdf

Daniel J. Clayton, BS, EMT-P

Deputy Chief, Operations Branch

New York State Department of Health

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

875 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

(518) 402-0996 | (518) 402-0985 | daniel.clayton@health.ny.gov |

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

Please review the correspondence from the NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma concerning the updated NYS BLS Protocols that will roll out over the coming months.  The notice provides details on the training requirements necessary for each provider to complete before transitioning to the new protocols.

Download 2019 NYS BLS Protocol Update Notice

The NYSBEMS is encouraging all EMS agencies to identify a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) for their service.  The purpose is to enhance provider comfort and confidence when caring for pediatric patients.

What is a PECC?

A PECC is an individual or individuals who are responsible for coordinating pediatric-specific activities for your agency. Whoever your agency designates as the PECC(s) will be responsible for the following:
1. Being a resource for education on pediatric medications, equipment, and supplies.
2. Promoting and sharing pediatric continuing-education opportunities.
3. Encouraging pediatric simulations/hands on pediatric skills assessments.
4. Encouraging that fellow providers follow pediatric clinical-practice guidelines.

To learn more about this opportunity or to enroll your agency, please visit the following Website: www.nyspecc.org

The UBMD Emergency Medicine EMS Division would like to wish you a Happy EMS Week!  EMS – “Beyond the Call” is this year’s theme and it is really quite appropriate.  Answering calls is what it’s all about but calls are a very small part of the responsibility.  You spend tireless hours training and preparing for every situation that comes your way.  You see things that are disturbing and do your best to move on.  You sacrifice time with your family to help others who are in need.

We recognize and appreciate the difficulty in being an emergency medical services provider.  This week is a time to be honored for your relentless dedication to helping others.  Please know how much people appreciate and respect your service – even though it may not feel that way all the time.

There are a number of EMS Week Celebrations occurring throughout the week.  We hope you have an opportunity to take part in one of the events.

Thanks for all you do and Happy EMS Week colleagues and friends!

The revised NYS BLS and Collaborative ALS Protocols are now available on the Bureau’s Website.  PLEASE NOTE: these protocols do not go into effect until August 1, 2019.

We will promulgate any training (“roll-out”) details as they become available.

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

Dr. Avino’s cardiology office seeks to hire full and/or part-time employees to take patient histories, obtain vitals, obtain EKGs and review medications.  Training is provided and they encourage EMTs and AEMTs to apply for the position.

Interested candidates should email Lauren Hope: LJKCNMT@aol.com