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 |
The 2019 Vital Signs Conference will be held at the Buffalo Convention Center on October 24-27. Registration is now open for this event.
Please visit the conference Website to learn more about this conference: http://www.cvent.com/d/p6qn3y
The Trauma Informed Community Initiative (TICI) of WNY will have bi-monthly meetings which are open to anyone who provides care. During each gathering, there will be a brief educational component on a topic (i.e. vicarious trauma) with the remainder of time for discussion, sharing and supporting each other.
Meetings are from 6:30 – 8pm at 214 Parker Hall, University at Buffalo South Campus.
Remaining 2019 meeting dates are September 18 & November 20.
Catholic Health has updated its STEMI notification protocol and is asking EMS for additional information to be provided during the phone consultation. After faxing the 12-lead EKG, EMS should be prepared to give the following information via phone:
- Patient’s Name and Date of Birth
- Patient presentation/condition
- Estimated Time of Arrival
Please take a moment to download and review the CHS communication regarding this change.
Twin District Fire Company is authorized to offer Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) courses and welcomes agencies and providers to reach out if they are interest in scheduling/attending a course.
For more information on TECC and contact info for Twin District, please see download the flyer below.
NYS DHSES still has slots available in their upcoming “Rescue Task Force for EMS” course at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) on August 10-11, 2019.
The course announcement (with key details) can be accessed online at: http://www.dhses.ny.gov//training/courses/RTF%20for%20EMS%20August%2010-11,%202019.pdf
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 |