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The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems invites EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Providers for a direct conversation with the leadership of the Bureau regarding the current EMS system and our operational concerns.  Please encourage all interested EMS agency leaders and EMS providers to complete the online form to express interest in receiving an invitation to the meeting:  https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr

Any questions are still submitted through the current survey:  https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency

Thank you!

Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT

Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit

EMS Data Manager

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems

New York State Department of Health

875 Central Avenue

Albany, New York 12206

I am pleased to report that we implemented a system-wide update to the UBMD EMS Portal last evening.  This update extended everyone’s EMS certification date by 1 year to align with the recent extension by the NYS BEMST.  This will allow provider certification notifications to function in accordance with the user’s settings, given the new expiration date.  Further, the update minimizes conflicting information which could cause confusion regarding the extension.

Many have asked if they will be receiving a new certification card?  The most recent answer from the NYS BEMST is “yes” – eventually.  Please keep in mind there are over 60,000 certified EMS providers in NYS whose certification expiration date was extended.  It will take time to process this number of cards.

If anyone needs verification of certification for employment purposes, please have your prospective employer check your updated certification expiration date in the NYS Health Commerce System (HCS).

Sincerely,

UBMD EMS Division

As communicated yesterday, the Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems will be extending the expiration date for all EMS certifications (CFR – Paramedic) by 1 year, dating back to September 1, 2019.

At this time, it is NOT necessary to alter expiration dates in the UBMD EMS Portal.  We anticipate making a system-wide adjustment to address each provider’s expiration date reflected in the EMS Portal.

We will keep you advised regarding our progress with this effort.

The link below has been revised from the previous message:

The weekly NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems Webex meeting will be held today, Thursday, April 9th at 3PM.  Agencies are invited to select one representative to join the meeting.

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The weekly NYS Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems Webex meeting will be held today, Thursday, April 9th at 3PM.  Agencies are invited to select one representative to join the meeting.

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Message from the Bureau of EMS and Trauma Systems:

EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Providers are invited to submit questions for discussion during the COVID-19 NYS EMS Agency Leadership Update (2020 04 08) on Wednesday, 08 April 2020 at 15:00.  Please use the link below to attend the call.  All participants are placed on mute at the start of the call, NYS BEMSATS staff will serve as panelists and respond to questions.  If you want to submit a question in advance, please complete the survey at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency

Thank you for your leadership and service.

This message below was disseminated yesterday, April 6th.  Today we received an update and the revised document can be found below.

PURPOSE

This guidance was developed for New York State fire service agencies to mitigate potential exposure of firefighting personnel to COVID-19.  This guidance is meant to assist fire service agencies in developing procedures applicable to their individual circumstances.  Additional guidance for consideration may be found at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.

Download REVISED DOH_COVID19_Interim Guidance to Fire Services Agencies

John MacMillan invites you to attend a Webex event.

This event requires registration. After you register, you’ll receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event.

CME Webinar

Tuesday, April 7, 2020 6:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)

Host: John MacMillan (john.macmillan@health.ny.gov)
Event number (access code): 612 503 297
Registration password: This event does not require a password for registration

Register

Need help? Go to http://help.webex.com

Many providers and instructors have certifications in American Heart Association courses.  Please see excerpts below regarding AHA Instructor and Provider Card Extensions.  The full statement may be downloaded at the bottom of this message.

Purpose: To provide additional flexibility for providers, AHA Instructors, and Instructor candidates during
the COVID-19 pandemic. NOTE: This guidance on card extensions supersedes the guidance outlined in the
March 13, 2020, document, “Interim Guidance on Extensions for AHA Instructor & Provider Cards during
COVID-19 Outbreak.”

For AHA Provider Cards expiring beginning in March 2020:
• AHA Provider Cards will be valid for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date.
• Management of this extension, and any record-keeping, will be the responsibility of the Training
Center.

For Instructor Cards expiring beginning in March 2020:
• AHA Instructor cards will be valid for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date.
• Instructor candidates will also have 10 months from the completion of their Instructor course to
complete monitoring.
• Management of this extension, and any record-keeping, will be the responsibility of the Training
Center.

Download the AHA COVID19 Statement_Card Extensions_Update 33120

PURPOSE

This guidance was developed for New York State fire service agencies to mitigate potential exposure of firefighting personnel to COVID-19.  This guidance is meant to assist fire service agencies in developing procedures applicable to their individual circumstances.  Additional guidance for consideration may be found at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home.

DOWNLOAD DOH_COVID19_Interim Guidance to Fire Services Agencies