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Greetings Everyone,

See the message below from the State Data and Informatics:

The NYS 3.4.0 Documentation Standard, implemented today, has been updated to include the changes listed below.  The optional changes in validation rules are designed to ease some documentation pain points as requested by EMS providers.  The facility codes are required changes to ensure smooth transmission of ePCRs to the sending and receiving facilities listed below.

Rule 1396 (eVitals.01) ~ rule deactivation
Rule 1387 (eTimes.08) ~ change from failure to warning
Rule 1388 (eTimes.08) ~ change from failure to warning
Rule 1592 (eInjury.03) ~ change from failure to warning
Rule 2181 (eTimes.09) ~ change from failure to warning
Rule 2182 (eTimes.11) ~ change from failure to warning
Rule 2183 (eTimes.12) ~ change from failure to warning

The following are the updates to the facility codes to be implemented as follows:

Wynn Hospital (H15478) ~ add to eScene.10 and eDisposition.02 ~ MidState Region
Barnes Center – Health (M00002) ~ add to eScene.10 and eDisposition.02 ~ Central New York Region
Maimonides Bay Ridge (Freestanding) Emergency Department (M00094) ~ add to eScene.10 and eDisposition.02 ~ New York City Region
The Guthrie Clinic | Corning Hospital (H00866) ~ address was changed ~ Southern Tier Region
Binghamton University | Decker Student Health Services Center (M00003) ~ add to eScene.10 and eDisposition.02 ~ Susquehanna Region

An update document is being sent to the Regional Program Agencies for additional distribution to the EMS agencies that will allow for ease in understanding the changes.

The NEMSIS 3.5.0 Documentation Standard and Schematron release has been delayed until Friday of this week to avoid any confusion associated with the final changes in 3.4.0.  We apologize for any delay and inconvenience.

ImageTrend clients who contract directly should contact ImageTrend Support with any questions; all others may email emsdata@health.ny.gov with any questions or concerns.

Thanks

Peter L. Brodie, AEMT, BS

Branch Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

Greetings!

Please see the attached link for the Niagara County Community College Spring of 2024 EMS Classes to be held.  If you or anyone you know are interested, please feel free to reach out using the contact information on the flyer!

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/EMT-Spring-2024-Flyer-Niagara-County-Communit-College.

Stay Safe!

Greetings Everyone,

Mercy Flight has updated their job posting for Flight Medic that was sent out a few weeks ago. Please make note of the changes and if interested, please download the flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Flight-Paramedic-Position-Posting-10-20-2023.pdf

Greetings,

The New York State Department of Health Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems has placed the updated NYS Quality Improvement for Prehospital Clinicians manual on the Bureau of EMS website.  Agency leaders please take a moment to review the updated manual as you review your quality improvement/assurance programs.

The link for the website page is here:

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/quality_improvement/index.htm

Please feel free to reach out to our office with any questions!

Stay Safe!

Greetings Everyone

Mercy flight is looking for a Flight Paramedic. If interested, please see the attached posting.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Flight-Paramedic-10-2023.pdf

Greetings

Please see the attached regarding the new Lockport Memorial Hospital.  This attachment is a quick reference guide.  EPCR Agency Administrators please take note of the new facility code for the hospital.  Please set this new facility up in your systems using the information provided along with the facility code of H15464; this is very important!  As always, if you have any questions related to Catholic Health, please reach out to a member of their EMS Liaison team.

Flyer Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LOCKPORT-MEMORIAL-HOSPITAL-INFO.pdf

Greetings!

We have received a few phone calls and messages regarding the new facility code for the new hospital in Lockport.  At this time, we have yet to receive the new facility code and are expecting the new facility code from NYS within the next 24 hours.  As soon as we receive the new facility code, we will be sure to pass the information along for EMS agencies to enter into their respective EPCR system.

Stay safe!

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Catholic Health regarding the new Lockport Memorial Hospital:

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/LOCKPORT-MEMORIAL-HOSPITAL-MEDICAL-DIRECTION-PHONE-NUMBER.pdf

Greetings!

South Lockport Fire Company and Rapids Fire Company in cooperation with the Western New York Stress Reduction Program is offering an educational presentation focusing on stress and resilience in the first responder, including various stress encountered during response to Emergency Calls, and how to develop psychological resilience to these stresses and everyday life.

This will be held on Thursday, November 2^nd, 2023 at 7pm at Rapids Hall #1, 7195 Plank Road, Lockport NY 14094.

Please see the flyer at link below for more details and RSVP information!

https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Stress-And-Resiliency-In-first-Responder.jpg

Stay Safe everyone!

The Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems has announced the award winners for the 2023 Vital Signs Conference EMS Awards!

Congratulations to all of the awards winners!  Special shout out to WNY’s own Ellen Doyle from Mercy Flight, well done!

Category                                          Winner                                 Region

BLS Provider                                    Kenneth Cohen                   Hudson Valley

ALS Provider                                    Paul Zuckerberg                 Nassau

Communication                              Evan Humphrey                 Hudson Valley

Educator                                           Alexandra Williams            Hudson Valley

Quality & Safety                             Laura Cook                           Monroe Livingston

Leadership                                       Michael Benenati               Hudson Valley

Physician                                          Rashmeet Gujral                Nassau

Youth                                                 Justin Braunfotel                Hudson Valley

Nurse                                                 Ellen Doyle                           Big Lakes REMSCO

Agency                                              AMR Rochester                   Monroe Livingston