Greetings Everyone,
The state has put out a reporting link for anyone that encounters longer then usual wait times at hospitals. If you encounter longer then usual wait times please click the link and complete the required information. Please keep it professional, accurate, and honest when reporting.
https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agencies-to-report-long-wait
Good Afternoon,
Please find the attached memo regarding the ability to conduct virtual council meetings. Additional information may be found at https://opengovernment.ny.gov/.
Steven P. Dziura Jr.
Deputy Director
New York State Department of Health
Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems
875 Central Avenue
Albany, New York 12206
http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chapter-417-of-the-Laws-of-2021-Notwithstanding-Elements-of-Public-Officers-Law-Article-7-The-Open-Meetings-Law-through-January-15-2022.pdf
Greetings Everyone,
I wanted to reach out and provide an update regarding the transition of agencies in the CME and ePCR submission. I realize that there were somethings that were accomplished prior to my taking the position, so unfortunately we are going to encounter a few bumps and bruises along the way. However, I know that all agencies have not reached out to us and claimed their intent regarding moving to electronic reporting. If you have not submitted your intent at this point I urge that you do it sooner rather then later. If you wait until the last minute to do this then it will not end well. If we need to have a conversation about this then I ask you please to reach out. DO NOT wait.
This brings me to the other part of the CME policy for participation by an EMS agency. As some of you may remember or have heard that the other requirement is certification of one (1) EMS vehicle by the agency. Erie/Wyoming was chosen to “beta” test this program. I have spoken to some of you and provided the information for this requirement. If I have not had the chance yet, and you are in the Erie/Wyoming region only, please let me know and I will get you the information. Again, there is no reason to wait and it is better to get it done sooner rather then later.
You may reach me at rmccarti@buffalo.edu, at the office 716-898-3600, or on my cell at 716-799-7306. Below I have included the verbiage from the CME manual regarding these two items:
4. Agency participants must comply with Bureau of EMS Policy Statement 12-02 and complete a Patient Care Report (PCR) for every EMS response. Agencies participating in the CME recertification program will be required to submit PCRs to the department electronically on or before January 1, 2022.
5. All Basic Life Support First Responder (BLSFR) agencies that are part of the CME program must have at least one EMS Emergency Response Vehicle registered with the Bureau of EMS that meets all Department of Health, Bureau of EMS requirements as detailed in NYCRR Title 10, Chapter 6, Part 800 and the Emergency Ambulance Service Vehicle Inspection Report (DOH-3780).
Thanks
Hello Prehospital Providers,
We appreciate your response and ability to adapt to our carrier oriented phone “black out” that experienced earlier today. We are pleased to announce that as of 1700 today we were informed and tested that our incoming/outgoing calls are fully functional.
Benjamin Kasper BS, AEMTP, CPST
Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator
Level 1 Trauma Center
John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital
