ALL area providers are cordially invited to attend our upcoming training:

“EKG: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask”

Presenter is Michele Kosinski – Director Emergency Services,

Critical Care and Prompt Care, Crouse Hospital

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Date: Monday Dec 5^th

Time: 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm

Location: Durhamville Fire Dept

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This class is suitable for both ALS and BLS providers

* 2 Hrs CME credits for this training *

~~ Preregistration is strongly encouraged ~~

To register contact GLAS Training Coordinator, Lisa Caloroso at 607- 725-4850

Or by email at EMStrainingcoordinator@gmail.com

Sponsored by Greater Lenox Ambulance Service and hosted at The Durhamville FD

The final 2011 Presentation for the Pediatric Kids Care Project will be Monday, November 21st at 6pm. This 3 hour Non Core CME will address the issues surrounding Pediatric Mental Health Patients. Come gather the latest “Pearls” and “Protocols” and get your 2011 non Core CME’s wrapped up! Room 201 at the Training Center. See you there. Register from the Tab above, “Class list and Reg.

The Yorkville Fire Department is saddened to announce the passing of Captain/Paramedic James Almond. Jim passed away while at work at the Mercy Flight Base in Canandaigua where he currently served as a Flight Nurse. Jim was a consummate professional who touched the lives of countless people in his journeys in the Emergency Service Field. Jim was a member of the Yorkville Fire Department since 2005. Jim also has worked for Kunkel Ambulance and Prospect Ambulance. He was our Brother and he will be dearly missed everyday. Calling Hours are Wednesday November 9th 2011 from 4pm and 8pm at the Dimbleby’s Funeral Home at 40 Main Street in Whitesboro. The Yorkville Fire Department along with all other Emergency Services will meet as a body at 8pm where a prayer service will be conducted by our Company Chaplin. Funeral Services will take place Thursday November 10th 2011 at 11am at the Funeral Home. A procession will then take place at the conclusion of the service from the Funeral Home to the Mount Olivet Cemetery on Wood Road in Whitesboro. Class A Uniforms are asked to be worn at both the Calling Hours and the Funeral Service. Any Fire Department or Ambulance Service wishing to send apparatus for the procession our asked to contact Captain Dave Glenn of the Whitesboro Fire Department at (315) 534-5048. Apparatus is asked to line up on Main Street in Whitesboro starting at the Entrance to the Whitestown Shopping Center Facing Eastbound. Apparatus is asked to be at the foresaid location no later then 1045am.

On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, FEMA, DHS and FCC will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test.

This nationwide test will kick off at 2 pm (EST) and run concurrently across all time zones.

This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public.  In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level.  As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously.

The three (3) minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast
which were anywhere from a 30 second to 1 minute message.

There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about undue public anxiety over this test.  The test message on TV might not indicate that it is just a test.

Fear is that the lack of an explanation regarding the message might create panic. Please share this information with your family and friends so they are aware of the test.

Don’t forget to do the survey. We do want your input.https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJLSQDM

Faxton St. Luke’s EMS Programs

November 2012

DOH BLS Agency Update
The Department of Health requirement of BLS Agencies to complete the "packet" has been extended to December 31,2011. Agencies that do not complete this packet will not be eligible for state funding for EMS Training after that date. The Program Agency and Course Sponsor are available for assistance in completing this packet.

Trauma Patients (Midstate Policy 11-02)
At the October 25, 2011 REMAC meeting the Trauma Medical Control Policy (policy Statement #11-02) was approved. Resource will direct all pre-hospital trauma criteria patients to St. Elizabeth for medical direction and destination. This policy will allow for immediate direction from the St. Elizabeth Trauma Center for pre-hospital trauma patients in the Midstate Region.

Trauma Patient Inter-facility Transfers
When transporting inter-facility trauma patients to SUNY – Upstate, EMS crews are requested to advise SUNY about 10 minutes prior to arrival. Anytime the patient condition changes the SUNY Trauma teams has requested an up-date.

Provider Suspensions (Midstate Policy 11-03)
When an ALS Provider is suspended or sanctioned by an Agency Medical Director, that Agency will notify the Program Agency and REMAC Chair. A meeting (including the REMAC Chair, Clinical Coordinator and 1 additional REMAC Physician) will be conducted to review the specific case and if the issue warrants regional suspension the Provider will be notified of the decision.

12 Lead EKG’s
After several years it appears we may be close to obtaining the equipment and software to receive pre-hospital 12 lead EKG’s in the next few months. One issue that has been identified by several hospitals is the labeling and attaching the 12 lead to the Pre-Hospital Chart. Please assure prior to leaving the hospital a copy has been left with the chart that includes the patient’s name, time and date.

Combined County EMS Meeting
The March 21, 2012 EMS County and QA meeting will be a combined meeting held at the Training Center in Utica. This meeting will provide an opportunity for all our providers and directors to meet and share "best practices’ and review operational issues. The meeting will be open to all Midstate Region Agencies and Providers.

Non – Smoking Facilities
All Midstate Hospitals are non-smoking facilities; EMS Providers are reminded that includes
ambulance parking areas. Please refrain from smoking on all Midstate Hospital properties.

Hopefully, you’ll take advantage of this important and free training opportunity being presented by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) in conjunction with Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).  On November 16-17, 2011, “(PER-211) Medical Management of CBRNE Events” will be held at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC), 5900 Airport Rd., Oriskany, NY.  Please take a moment to review this course information and pass it along to your colleagues. 

Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment and transportation in the event of exposure to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands on activities and task orientated practical applications. Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to promote critical thinking skills while utilizing RAPID-Care concept.

For additional information and to register, please go to: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/units/training-exercises/documents/courses/PER-211_SPTC_11162011.pdf. You must be a U.S. citizen to register for these courses.  The DHSES will make the final course eligibility determination.  Please reply to this email, if you have any questions and/or suggestions about training.  There is space and lodging available for the nights of November 15-17, 2011 for qualified attendees. Please note that you are only eligible for lodging if your residence and official work station are more than 50 miles from the Training Center and you are an Agency First Responder from New York State.  Federal Employees or Private Industry participants are not eligible for lodging. 

For the most current list of training opportunities, periodically check our Training Calendar at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/oct/units/training-exercises/training-calendar.cfm.  In addition, please check out the SPTC Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/nysptc.

Thank you for your ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and preparedness of your community and New York State.

The Midstate REMAC has asked we introduce a survey to our providers to obtain feedback about the working relationship between Midstate  EMS Providers and Midstate Hospitals.  Please be fair and honest. You may complete a different survey for each hospital you usually transport to. Please include any comments where applicable. Thank you in advance for your help. As always any questions may be referred to Dan or myself. We will end this survey on Nov 30th Click on or copy and past to your browser. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MJLSQDM

PDF HERE

The Rome drive through flu clinic scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled