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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

Greetings Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know that this is the last week to be able to submit and award for the Wyoming/Erie REMSCO for consideration. If you know of anyone that meets any of the categories listed on the flyer that you feel should be considered, please get those in this week by close of business Friday. The application has also been provided for your convenience.

PS – I was informed that the previous flyer had my email incorrect, so when submitting please use the email listed in the attached flyer.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEREMS-Awards-Flyer-24-1.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/awards_application-24.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

A message from Oishei Children’s Hospital:

Please share the following information regarding the planned network outage for Oishei Children’s Hospital.

As part of the continuing effort at Kaleida Health to upgrade our network infrastructure, there will be another planned network downtime for tomorrow evening (Wednesday May 8^th) at 9:00pm. This outage is expected to last for approximately 1 hour. During this time the landline phone for Medical Direction at Oishei Children’s Hospital will be down. Please use the alternate number of 716-336-8036 to contact Medical Direction at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

Thank you,

Ryan Hejmanowski, CHEP, CHEC II

Corporate Emergency Management Manager

Kaleida Health

(716)430-7203

Greetings Everyone,

The deadline for submission of Wyoming/Erie Council Awards is quickly approaching. If you know someone that deserves an award, please get it in sooner rather than later. Attached is the flyer for eligible categories, and the application is also attached. The deadline is Fri, May 17th, 2024 at EOB. Thank you everyone.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/WEREMS-Awards-Flyer-24.pdf

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/awards_application-24.pdf

Greetings Everyone,

Attached is a message for Buffalo General Medical Center for tonight. See below

As part of the continuing effort at Kaleida Health to upgrade our network infrastructure, there will be another planned network downtime this evening at 9:30pm. This outage is expected to last for approximately 1 hour. During this time the landline phone for Medical Direction will be down. Please use the alternate number of (716)336-8121 to contact Medical Direction at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute.

Thank you,

Ryan Hejmanowski, CHEP, CHEC II

Corporate Emergency Management Manager

Kaleida Health

(716)430-7203