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.
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Greetings Everyone,
A message from Catholic Health regarding the new Lockport Memorial Hospital:
Please see the attached flyer from the Catholic Health System for the new Lockport Memorial Hospital Medical Direction that is scheduled to open at 0800 on Tuesday October 10th, 2023.
Should you have any questions please reach out to a member of the EMS Liaison team.
Scott Then – sthen@chsbuffalo.org
Rob Orlowski – rorlowski@chsbuffalo.org
Emily James – erowles@chsbuffalo.org
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 2nd, 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
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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
Greetings!
Below is a link to a DOH Survey being conducted regarding the Modernization of EMS in New York State. This survey is very important and the DOH is looking for EMS Community feedback! Please take a few moments and follow the link to complete the survey. Remember, the data gained is only accurate when the data is received!
Link: https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/part-s-feedback-survey
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Pushing this reminder out on behalf of our partners at Catholic Health!
EMS Recognition is important to our EMS System. Mercy Hospital of Buffalo will be hosting an awards dinner and recognizing our areas providers. The links below should take you to the awards submission page along with the awards dinner information. If you know of an agency and or crew that deserves recognition for a job well done, please submit a nomination. Submissions are accepted regardless of the destination facility.
https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-AWARD-NOMINATION-FORM-1.pdf
https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-Letter-to-Agencies-2.pdf
Thank you everyone and stay safe!
Greetings!
Passing this along at the request of Catholic Health. There will be a Lockport Memorial Hospital Opening Celebration and Information Session on October 4th 2023. Please see the flyer/link for details.
https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LMH-Opening-community-invite.pdf
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Greetings,
There are two updated policies that have been placed on the Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems website. The first is an update to policy statement 23-08 which has been now 23-08B
This particular policy was introduced a few months back and covered Pilot Educational Programs. The original policy introduced four pilot programs. The updated policy statement adds a fifth pilot program for Recruitment and Retention. Agencies leaders please review this policy as this may be an option for prospective members who may have taken an EMT class through self funding. Details can be found using the link below:
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/23-08b.pdf
The second policy update is regarding policy statement 23-09 which is now updated to policy statement 23-09.b. The big news on this policy statement update is the increase in course reimbursements for the EMT, AEMT original course along with an increase in the PSE Rates. This notice can be found at this link:
https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/pdf/23-09b.pdf
Thank you everyone and stay safe!