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Greetings Everyone,

Originally we sent out a map showing the alternate routes related to the recent construction going on near ECMC. It was reported that the map was confusing and less than accurate. Some of the staff at ECMC took the time to clarify this a little bit better, so we wanted to share their efforts. Attached is a better outline of alternate routes to ECMC. Please feel free to download and share with you providers.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ECMC-construction-map.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

The EMS  Liaisons at Catholic Health are doing a WREMAC skills sign off session on June 27th, 2024 starting at 1800hrs. This will be at the Tri Community Training Offices and is for any level of care. If you need to have your skills signed off, please download the flyer and register with them.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Tri-Community-WREMAC-skill-June-2024.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Darien Fire in conjunction with Catholic Health will be hosting a Geriatrics class on Monday, July 8th, 2024 at 1900hrs. If interested, please download the flyer for additional information and registration instructions.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Genesee-County-Geriatrics-July-2024.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

As some of you might have heard Mike Shaw has accepted a position as the new Deputy EMS Coordinator for the Wyoming County Emergency Services agency and will be departing UBMD EMS. His final day with us is going to be this Friday, June 7th, 2024. We first want to wish Mike all the best with Wyoming Co EMS as he will be missed.

With that said, we will now be seeking candidates for the position of EMS Program Agency Coordinator here in the office.  Attached is the job description as well as relevant qualification for this position. If you are interested, please submit to me – rmccarti@buffalo.edu – a CV with cover letter by Sunday, June 9th, 2024 for consideration. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me as well, and I would be happy to answer those for you.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/EMS-Program-Agency-Coordinator-Job-Description_June-2024_final.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

It has been brought to my attention that starting on Monday, June 3rd, 2024, the Grider Street Bridge (the most used bridge to get to ECMC from the 33) will be closed by the NYS DOT for rehibiliation work. According to the NYS DOT, it will remain closed under this November. I have included a flyer that outlines this and has proposed alternate routes for you. Please make sure that you share this with your agency and your providers as to avoid any unnecessary delays getting to ECMC during those high priority transport calls. Thanks everyone.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Grider-Street-Work.pdf

Greetings,

The Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems has added a new policy statement # 24-05.  This policy statement is regarding some changes made to the 2024 Collaborative Protocol Change Log.  Please take the time to follow the link here or look on the NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems website for details.

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/24-05-Protocol-Change-Log-V.24.1-Effective-07.01.2024.pdf

Thank you and stay safe!!

Greetings,

For those interested, there will be a BURN ECHO tomorrow at Noon on Zoom.

Zoom: https://echo.zoom.us/j/329312363?pwd=dllwc0JsVnQvUCtidGdYZzh6VWZzUT09

The session is titled “Horse and Buggy to Modern Healthcare: The Amish” and presented by Rev. Jane Dasher.

CME credit will be awarded after the session.  Any questions you have, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Greetings Everyone,

This week marks the 50th EMS week and we wanted to take a moment and thank everyone for all that you do. We know that EMS is still in its infancy stage compared to many of our other healthcare partners, but honestly without you, healthcare wouldn’t be where it is today. Please take a moment this week to reflect on many of the accomplishments that maybe you have done, or one of your coworkers, to make EMS what it is today.

We also wanted to let you know of the many EMS week events that are occurring in the region this week (see attached) and if you find that on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 you happen to be at ECMC, please join us for the annual “Dogs on the Deck” located right next to the ER. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces, and enjoy what this week has to offer you.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/EMS-Week-food-May-2024.pdf

The Catholic Health team will be holding WREMAC skills sign off at the Niagara County Public Safety Building on June 4.  Please see the flyer in the link below for details!

Link: https://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Niagara-County-PSB-WREMAC-skill-June-2024.pdf

Stay Safe!

Greetings Everyone,

Please see attached Health Advisory message related to Pediatric AED pads and compatibility:

The NYS DOH has issued a health advisory to all providers and emergency medical services agencies, regarding the proper use of Automated External Defibrillator equipment to ensure AED pads that are in use are compatible with AED units during pediatric emergency care.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Health-Advisory-Notice-of-Automated-External-Defibrillator-Pad-Incompatibility-5-3-24.pdf