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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

Vitals Signs Academy for the week of September 6th, 2021

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Week-of-September-6-2021.pdf

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

An upcoming educational opportunity from our partners at Catholic Health. Please click on the flyer for more information.

http://ubmdems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/TRAUMA-ASSESSMENT-AND-DESTINATION-DECISION.pdf

Catholic Health will be hosting a class at Seneca EMS on “Mental Health for the First Responder” on September 13th, 2021 at 1900 hrs.

For more information or to register please download the attached flyer

Click here for flyer

The 2021 WREMAC annual skills must be complete AND submitted via the UBMD EMS Portal no later than June 30, 2021.  There are only 10 days remaining!

Providers will need to log in an ensure all certifications/credentials are correct.

EMS officers will need to review the list for accuracy and ensure all applicable skills which have been completed are entered in the portal.

Reports are submitted by the agency no later than June 30.  Those who are identified in the EMS Portal as an agency contact will find the “Submit Report to EMS Division” button at the bottom of the membership summary report page.

If you have any questions, contact the UBMD EMS Division at: ubmdems@buffalo.edu

Below, please find the updated position description for Mercy Flight, Inc – Director of Education and Quality Improvement.

Updated Director of Education and Quality Improvement Position Posting

Below, please find information regarding an upcoming Post Critical Incident Seminar.  The program was put together a few years ago for law enforcement members of the Labor Management Health Fund (LMHF)and has since been expanded to include all first responders, Corrections officers and health care workers who are trying to cope following a critical incident on the job.

This is an overnight retreat (Friday –Sunday afternoon) and includes a separate session for family members. Please share with anyone who may have left a position due to the stress of an incident.

Download PCIS Retreat Information and Registration Form

Below, please find the position description for Mercy Flight, Inc – Director of Education and Quality Improvement.

The posting reply by date is June 18, 2021.

Download Mercy Flight Director of Education and Quality Improvement Job Description