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CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report | Non-Fatal Overdoses

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Greetings Everyone,

Sharing with you from the NYS DOH BEMS:

Nonfatal opioid-involved overdoses treated in emergency departments (EDs) are increasing, yet ED surveillance does not capture all overdoses because persons who had a nonfatal opioid-involved overdose often refuse transport by emergency medical services (EMS).  The work from EMS is being reviewed and respected.

Thank you!

Peter

Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT

Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

EMS Data Manager

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/71/wr/mm7134a1.htm?s_cid=mm7134a1_e&ACSTrackingID=USCDC_921-DM88432&ACSTrackingLabel=This%20Week%20in%20MMWR%20-%20Vol.%2071%2C%20August%2026%2C%202022&deliveryName=USCDC_921-DM88432

PEARS Training

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Greetings Everyone,

See message below:

Registration is now open for the Western Region PEARS Series.  Please forward this FREE training opportunity to healthcare providers such as medical and surgical nurses, school nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and any other healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill infants and children but might encounter pediatric patients

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition & Stabilization (PEARS) Courses

  • September 19, 2022 (9:00am – 3:30pm)
    Crossroads Conference Center
  • September 20, 2022 (9:00am – 3:30pm)
    Conventus, Buffalo, NY
  • September 21, 2022 (9:00am – 3:30pm)
    Corning Hospital, Corning NY
  • October 14, 2022 (9:00am – 3:30pm)
    Upstate NY Life Support Training, Rochester, NY

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Registration is limited to 14 students/class
POC: FLRTC

Updated to reflect the AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, PEARS® helps healthcare providers develop the knowledge and skills needed for emergency evaluation and treatment of seriously ill infants and children.

PEARS teaches providers how to recognize common pediatric emergencies such as: respiratory compromise, shock and cardiac arrest, and provide appropriate lifesaving interventions within the initial minutes of response until the child is transferred to an advanced life support provider. The goal of PEARS is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.

  • Improves competency in pediatric basic life support
  • Learning stations and practice reinforce essential skills
  • Course video allows students actually see and hear critically ill children
  • Enhances skills in recognizing shock, respiratory failure and cardiopulmonary emergencies

COURSE CONTENT:

  • Pediatric assessment
  • Assessment and management of respiratory problems
  • Recognition and management of shock
  • Identification and management of cardiac arrest
  • Resuscitation team concept

Because typical PEARS students do not regularly treat critically ill children, the course includes video-based simulation so they can actually see and hear critically ill children.

Target Audience: PEARS is for healthcare providers such as medical and surgical nurses, school nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and any other healthcare provider who infrequently sees critically ill infants and children but might encounter pediatric patients.  This course is not intended for those credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care.

Eileen Spezio

Sr. Administrative Assistant, Finger Lakes Regional Training Center

Assistant to Certification, Institute for Innovative Education

University of Rochester Medical Center

601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 709

Rochester, NY  14642

Phone: (585) 758-7640 Mon-Wed; (585) 276-8765 (Thur-Fri), Cell: (585-415-4948), Fax: (585) 756-5098

Eileen_spezio@urmc.rochester.edu

CME: Firefighter Health and Safety

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Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a flyer for a Firefighter Health and Safety course being hosted by South Lockport Fire Department and taught by Dr Andrew Poreda. This is scheduled for Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 1900hrs at the South Lockport Fire main hall. Refreshments will be available as well as CME credit. For more information or to register please download the flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/firefighter-safety_poreda_9-15-202295.pdf

Next WREMAC Meeting

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Greetings Everyone,

The Program Agencies in this region noticed a potential discrepancy in the up coming WREMAC meeting in September. It was originally scheduled for September 21st, 2022, which corresponded with the State meeting. Dr. O’Brien, chair of the WREMAC, with input from the Program Agencies decided to move it to September 7th, 2022 at 1300 hrs, and it will be located at Southwestern EMS (STEMS) in Olean. Attached is the call in information:

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app

Meeting ID: 281 925 243 386
Passcode: 9sCFQw
Download Teams | Join on the web

Join with a video conferencing device

547182475@t.plcm.vc
Video Conference ID: 115 064 899 0
Alternate VTC instructions

Or call in (audio only)

+1 929-352-2938,,70181728# United States, New York City
Phone Conference ID: 701 817 28#

2022 Overdose Awareness Day Event

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Greetings Everyone

Wednesday, Sept 14 & Thursday, Sept 15, 2022

The second annual statewide Overdose Awareness Day (OAD) honors the lives of individuals lost to overdose and recognizes people, providers and programs working to reduce stigma and overdose in New York State. This two-day event will be virtual and accessible at in-person sites around the State on day one. This year’s OAD is co-sponsored by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports.

Mark your calendars and share this event with others.

Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT

Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

EMS Data Manager

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-ODAD-Flyer.pdf

Rochester Regional Health Emergency Medical Services Conference

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Greetings Everyone,

From our partners to the east of us:

Please see the attached flyer for the upcoming EMS Conference hosted by Rochester Regional Health.

Thursday, September 8, 2022

8a-4p

Wegmans Center for Workforce Development

1630 Portland Avenue

Rochester, NY 14621

Description:  This conference is eligible for CME credit hours.  Educational topics include: What is ECMO and when is it used, how to diagnose and treat environmental emergencies, de-escalation techniques and personal safety, evaluation of musculoskeletal injuries in the field, the impact of street drugs and management of overdoses and how to deal with refusals of care.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Registration is required by September 1st, see attached flyer for details.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/EMS-conference-flyer47.pdf

BEMSATS DI Unit : EMS Data Aide Position Posted

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Greetings Everyone,

A job opportunity from the State

https://careers-healthresearch.icims.com/jobs/6033/ems-data-aide/job

The Data and Informatics Unit is pleased to announce the posting of the EMS Data Aide position through funding from the EMS for Children grant.  Please share this posting in your circles and encourage any candidates who meet the criteria to submit for consideration for the role.  The role is full time funded and has an amazing opportunity to help develop data to exceed the expectations of the EMS system and focus on pediatric care in New York.

Any questions about the position may be sent to me directly.

Stay safe and well!

Peter

Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT

Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

EMS Data Manager

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System

peter.brodie@health.ny.gov