Greetings Everyone:
A message from Erie County:
Erie County EMS is looking to hire 2 Clinical Coordinators to assist with their EMS education programs. Please see the posting attached to learn more about the position and where to apply. All candidates must be a CLI or CIC. Accepting applications until October 14th, 2024.
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Erie-County-EMS-Clinical-Coordinator-Job-Posting.pdf
Greetings Everyone,
I have been informed that there are still openings for the Vital Signs EMS Games. If you think that you are interested, please download the attachment and follow directions on registering. The attachment also includes more information on the games.
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VITAL-SIGNS-EMS-GAMES.pdf
Greetings,
See this weeks NEMSIS Educational Snip:
The Data and Informatics (DI) Unit at the Bureau of EMS & Trauma Systems is sending weekly Educational Snips highlighting various NEMSIS fields. Our goal is to help providers reduce documentation errors and warnings requiring adjustment throughout documentation. Each Educational Snip will start with a question, an outline of various fields, and elements (answers) within those fields. We are providing the NEMSIS named elements; the ePCR software used by your EMS agency might look different, and you should have custom values selected by the Department of Health available to you. If you have questions about specific documentation scenarios or if you would like clarification on particular data elements, please reach out to your organization’s leadership, Regional Program Agencies, or the DI Unit.
EMS agencies credentialed by New York State are now submitting ePCRs that adhere to the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) 3.5 documentation standard. NEMSIS establishes a minimum documentation standard that requires fields that must be completed on an ePCR and NYS further defines these requirements to meet minimal additional requirements. Standardized documentation improves quality documentation. Measuring provider effectiveness, system efficiency, and patient outcomes is paramount to the success of EMS organizations across New York State.
The DI Unit is holding monthly NEMSIS 3.5 ePCR briefings via Webex. In these briefings, issues that EMS agencies commonly face regarding patient care documentation will be addressed. EMS providers will have the opportunity to ask any questions or raise any concerns about 3.5 submission criteria they wish. Feedback from these briefings is vital for their ongoing success. If you are an EMS provider, an EMS leader, an EMS medical director, or a software vendor who attends these meetings, please fill out a survey through this link, under the ‘Data’ section of the page.
Q: How has documentation of procedures (eProcedures) changed under NEMSIS 3.5?
Many response elements were changed across procedure fields.
Note: all fields are named by NEMSIS with the Field Name (Field Identifier) (e.g. EMS Agency Number (eResponse.01))
Date/Time Procedure Performed (eProcedures.01, validation rule BLSFR 2582/ALSFR & Ambulance 2583)
When a procedure is performed, this field is required by NYS. It triggers additional required fields listed below.
Procedure Performed Prior to this Unit’s EMS Care (eProcedures.02, ALSFR & Ambulance 2585)
This field is recommended by NYS. Response elements include “yes” and “no”. The date and time of the procedure cannot be prior to arrival at the patient unless this is answered “yes”.
Procedure (eProcedures.03, BLSFR 2586/ALSFR & Ambulance 2587)
This field is required by NYS when Date/Time Procedure Performed is documented. To view the entire list of procedures, visit New York – NEMSIS and download the data dictionary excel file.
Number of Procedure Attempts (eProcedures.05, BLSFR 2588/ALSFR & Ambulance 2589)
This field is required by NYS when procedures are performed by crew members of unit caring for patient. This field numbers between 1 through 10.
Procedure Successful (eProcedures.06, BLSFR 1238/ALSFR & Ambulance 1239)
This field is required by NYS when a procedure is attempted on the patient. The response options for this field are “Yes” and “No”.
Procedure Complication (eProcedures.07, BLSFR 2592/ALSFR & Ambulance 2593)
This field is recommended (especially for ALS/Transporting units) by NYS when procedures are performed by crew members of unit caring for patient. Response values are listed below. Note, if there is no complication one should respond “none” instead of using a not value like “not applicable”.
· Altered Mental Status
· Apnea
· Bleeding
· Bradypnea
· Diarrhea
· Esophageal Intubation-immediately
· Esophageal Intubation-other
· Extravasation
· Hypertension
· Hyperthermia
· Hypotension
· Hypothermia
· Hypoxia
· Injury
· Nausea
· None
· Other
· Respiratory Distress
· Tachycardia
· Vomiting
· Bradycardia
· Itching
· Urticaria
Response to Procedure (eProcedures.08, BLSFR 2594/ALSFR & Ambulance 2595)
This field is recommended (especially for ALS/Transporting units) by NYS when procedures are performed by crew members of unit caring for patient. Response elements include “Improved”, “Unchanged”, and “Worse”.
Procedure Authorization (eProcedures.11, BLSFR 2596/ALSFR & Ambulance 2597)
This field is required by NYS. Response elements listed below.
· On-Line (Remote Verbal Order)
· On-Scene
· Protocol (Standing Order)
· Written Orders (Patient Specific)
Procedure Authorizing Physician (eProcedures.12, BLSFR 2598/ALSFR & Ambulance 2599)
This field is required by NYS when a procedure was authorized outside of standing orders. It is a free text field.
Vascular Access Location (eProcedures.13, ALSFR & Ambulance 2620)
This field is recommended by NYS when vascular access is obtained. It is now associated with the date and time of the procedure and allows documentation for each attempt at vascular access. EMS professionals can also document when a patient received vascular access prior to arrival of EMS. Options have been added to this field. All elements are listed below.
· Antecubital Left
· Antecubital-Right
· External Jugular-Left
· External Jugular-Right
· Femoral Left IV
· Femoral-Right IV
· Foot-Right
· Foot-Left
· Forearm-Left
· Forearm-Right
· Hand-Left
· Hand-Right
· Internal Jugular-Left
· Internal Jugular-Right
· IO-Iliac Crest-Left
· IO-Iliac Crest-Right
· IO-Femoral-Left Distal
· IO-Femoral-Right Distal
· IO-Humeral-Left
· IO-Humeral-Right
· IO-Tibia-Left Distal
· IO-Sternum
· IO-Tibia-Right Distal
· IO-Tibia-Left Proximal
· IO-Tibia-Right Proximal
· Lower Extremity-Left
· Lower Extremity-Right
· Other Peripheral
· Other Central (PICC, Portacath, etc.)
· Scalp
· Subclavian Left
· Subclavian-Right
· Umbilical
· Venous Cutdown-Left Lower Extremity
· Venous Cutdown-Right Lower Extremity
· Upper Arm-Left
· Upper Arm-Right
· Radial-Left
· Radial-Right
· Wrist-Left
Greetings Everyone,
Attached is the notice and nomination form for selection of EMS awards through Catholic Health. If you know of someone that should be nominated, please fill out and return to Catholic Health for consideration. Thanks
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/MHOB-awards-Flyer.pdf
Greetings Everyone,
Here is a great opportunity from our partners to the south of us:
Attention All NYS EMS Agencies:
Do you know an EMS provider aspiring to become a leader in your field? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and pave the way for a successful future. We are excited to open this opportunity to all NYS EMS agencies and strongly encourage you to send EMS providers who aspire to become leaders in their field. Thanks to a grant received by Southern Tier Health Care System, participation in this program is free of charge to all who wish to attend.
Do you know an EMS provider aspiring to become a leader in your field? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and pave the way for a successful future.
Join us for “Stepping Into EMS Leadership”, an immersive virtual training experience tailored specifically for EMS providers. Led by Lisa Giruzzi and Robbie MacCue, FP-C, MBA, co-founders of the EMS Leadership Academy, this program is designed to develop and strengthen a diverse network of collaborative leaders within organizations and systems serving as EMS leaders.
Why Attend “Stepping Into EMS Leadership”?
Gain a competitive edge: Equip yourself with the necessary skills to stand out as a future leader in the EMS industry.
Interactive virtual training: Engage in immersive activities and discussions to foster practical learning.
Network with like-minded professionals: Connect with fellow EMS providers who share your aspirations and build valuable relationships.
Key Topics Covered:
The Foundation for Becoming an Effective Leader
The Foundation for Being the Leader People Want to Follow
Expanding Leadership Capacity
All Sessions Virtual : 6-8pm
Week #1: Monday, Oct 7 and Thursday, Oct 10
Week #2: Tuesday, Oct 15 and Thursday, Oct 17
Week #3: Monday, Oct 28 and Wednesday, Oct 30
Follow-up Sessions for Continued Support and Development:
November 7: 6:00 p.m.
December 5: 6:00 p.m.
January 9: 6:00 p.m.
February 6: 6:00 p.m.
March 6: 6:00 p.m.
April 3: 6:00 p.m.
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