Greetings Everyone,
NYS has created an initiative to challenge the course sponsors to offer and host a “Boot camp” style EMT course to help ease the burden with staffing. Attached is the course offering being provided by Erie County EMS for this specific course. Please note, there is no cost to any student, whether with or without an agency. If interested please reach out to Erie Co EMS. https://www3.erie.gov/ems/press/emt-course
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NYS-FREE-COURSE.pdf
Good Evening Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that we have made some adjustments to the web page based on changes that have occurred over the last 2 years. Currently, those changes specifically have been to the “Officer Resource” tab and the “Protocol” tab. As we move forward I am sure we will have more adjustments. These are some of the adjustments made:
These are just a few of the things we have accomplished in the last few months. Also, as most of the agencies have done elections, I am sure there have been some changes. Please make sure to go into the portal and update as needed. We have also added a new section in the portal to add the “ePCR coordinator” and their information. So as you update, feel free to add that information into the portal.
Thanks everyone and feel free to check it out.
Greetings Everyone,
See attached message from the State DOH:
The State Emergency Medical Services Council, the State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee and the Medical Standards Committee are planning to virtually meet on the following schedule:
08:00 at 11:00 Medical Standards Committee
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9258b330cf8905df4c574b7b1ecd855d
Event Password: SEMSCO2022
12:00 at 14:00 State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec092d46bc12e2f9e38522461109f96d3
Event Password: SEMSCO2022
15:00 at 17:00 State Emergency Medical Services Council
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=eaa2d0a7f7f24c6c86d0a063149ddf679
Event Password: SEMSCO2022
Any individual wishing to attend one or more of these meetings, may register for each meeting separately via the SEMAC | SEMSCO Program Page: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=348514ad5cd69c7ce03c7961bc42b553
When the agendas for each meeting are approved, they will be posted on the DOH webpage at https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/meetings_and_events.htm and the meeting will also be announced at https://www.health.ny.gov/events/meetings/
Thank you for your ongoing support of the EMS system in New York State.
Stay safe!
Peter
Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT
Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit
EMS Data Manager
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems
Greetings Everyone,
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Attached is a hospital diversion for Brooks. Please keep this in mind when making transport decisions.
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EMS-Diversion-Notification-DOH-Diversion-Notification-1572-Brooks-TLC.._.pdf
Greetings Everyone,
I have been approached by several agencies now informing me that the state is no longer accepting CME recertifications via mail. This is not entirely true. The Bureau has created a portal for the submission of CME recertification which can ease the burden of gather all the paperwork, getting it to the post office and sending it certified mail to the state. However, if you are still doing this then that is okay for now. You should know that the state will be moving to the portal only sometime in the future, however that date has not been determined yet.
If you should choose to use the portal, do know that when you submit your providers CME applications it will send back a confirmation email showing the submission. I would advise keeping this for your records in case something happens and you need to show verification of the submission. At this point in time, you may still continue to submit via mail or through the portal, but begin making the transition to the portal in the near future.
I have attached the CME portal instructions which includes the link to the portal itself for submitting your applications. This will also become available in the near future on the website under the “Officer Resources” page as I am working to get the content under that tab updated. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and I will do my best to help you as I can. Thanks everyone and have a happy and safe holiday.
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/CME-Instructions.pdf
Greetings Everyone,
A message from Catholic Health:
Tomorrow, December 17, 2021 from noon – 3:00pm the ambulance ramp as well as the EMS entrance at MSM will not be accessible. EMS crews transporting to MSM during this time should follow the process that was utilized during our ramp repairs last month, park in front of the building and enter through the main ED entrance on the north side of the Emergency department.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, thank you.
Emily James (Rowles) BS, EMT – P, NYSCIC
Lead EMS Liaison, Catholic Health
(716) 812 – 4275
Greetings Everyone,
A message from Catholic Health:
Tomorrow, December 17, 2021 from noon – 3:00pm the ambulance ramp as well as the EMS entrance at MSM will not be accessible. EMS crews transporting to MSM during this time should follow the process that was utilized during our ramp repairs last month, park in front of the building and enter through the main ED entrance on the north side of the Emergency department.
Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me, thank you.
Emily James (Rowles) BS, EMT – P, NYSCIC
Lead EMS Liaison, Catholic Health
(716) 812 – 4275
