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The Administrative Manual for the NYS CME-Based Recertification Program has been published to the Bureau of EMS’ Website.  There have been a number of changes to the CME recert program.  We strongly encourage all CME Coordinators to review the manual.

There will be in-service opportunities for CME Coordinators to learn about the new changes and how to properly administrate the program moving forward.  As the UBMD EMS Division becomes aware of training opportunities, we will circulate through this list.

Change is difficult but we are certain most, if not all, will welcome the changes made to this program.

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/certification/docs/cme_recert_pgm_adm_manual.pdf

Erie County is asking that you assist us in training Law Enforcement and other Emergency Responders by roll playing as victims of an incident. There will be multiple days and locations of the event and you can participate in one or more. Lunch will be provided.

https://signup.com/go/yfEiMDs

National EMS Education Standards (Draft 1) open for Public Comment Until early Sept 

https://emseducationstandards.redflashgroup.com/

The National EMS Education Standards, first published in 2009, are being revised with the support of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The revision is a community-wide, collaborative effort being led by the National Association of EMS Educators and the RedFlash Group. The project’s Development Team met earlier in 2019 to review the recently released National EMS Scope of Practice Model and stakeholder input to produce a first draft of the revisions. This draft is now available and public comment can be provided until September 20 using this online form.

Select the link above to learn more about the National EMS Education Standards and how comments may be provided.

The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) conference will be held on October 4, 2019 at UB’s South Campus.  The program is designed to help providers and advocates for victims of sexual assault to maximize their effectiveness in providing care, treatment and services.

EMS is welcome and encouraged to attend this conference.  For more information, please download the conference flyer.

Download 2019 SANE Conference Flyer

Vital Signs Conference is excited to announce the new EMS Agency Innovation Awards! These awards will be split into four innovation categories: organizational, clinical delivery, recruitment & retention and educational.

Award nominations are welcomed via electronic submission using the link provided below.

To submit a nomination, please electronically submit your application via https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/innovative-award

Download EMS Agency Innovation Awards Descriptions

On Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 Mercy Hospital of Buffalo will be hosting an awards dinner to recognize some of the amazing life-saving work being done by first responders throughout Western New York.

For more information regarding the awards program, including nomination information, please download the flyer below.

Please note: It is not a requirement that Mercy Hospital of Buffalo was the patient transport destination for the call being nominated.

Download Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Awards Flyer

Please download the flyer below for details regarding a CME opportunity on Friday, September 6th at 10am.

Download Management of Acute Burn Injuries CME Flyer

All EMS providers and agencies are asked to download and review the guidance document below concerning the 2019 BLS and ALS protocol updates/roll-outs.

Download 2019 Protocol WREMAC Guidance Document

 

Dear EMS Colleagues,

Please see the attached guidance/policy statement on the subject of Measles as it relates to EMS response as well as two supporting documents. Please share widely.

19-03 EMS Measles Response Guidance

Measles EMS Contact Worksheet v3.0

EMS provider measles quick fact sheet V3.0 JT

 

Daniel J. Clayton, BS, EMT-P

Deputy Chief, Operations Branch

New York State Department of Health

Bureau of Emergency Medical Services

875 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12206

(518) 402-0996 | (518) 402-0985 | daniel.clayton@health.ny.gov |

https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/