At 17:00 today, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an ad hoc EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing to discuss the Vaccination Plan for EMS Providers.  (see registration link below).

If you are planning to attend the EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing on the Vaccination Plan for EMS Providers TODAY at 17:00 and have a question, please complete the online form (https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency) before 14:00 today so your question will be ready.

Please remember to register for the meeting:

There will be a statewide Webex for EMS Leadership and Providers today, 12/21/2020 at 1700 pertaining to the Policy Statement 20-08 released overnight “Guidance For Emergency Medical Service Personnel to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine”.

https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/12/guidance_for_ems_12202020.pdf

At 17:00 today, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an ad hoc EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing to discuss the Vaccination Plan for EMS Providers.  (see registration link below).

If you are planning to attend the EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing on the Vaccination Plan for EMS Providers TODAY at 17:00 and have a question, please complete the online form (https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/nys-covid-19-response-ems-agency) before 14:00 today so your question will be ready.

Please remember to register for the meeting:

3 Free CME Hours via Zoom. This webinar is being held on January 13th, 2021 from 6:00pm-9:30pm. Use the link below to sign up!

Lecture Topics

“Can a good assessment be done by a BLS provider?”

What is a good assessment? Who is good at assessing patients? And, how do you become better at assessing patients?

–Terry Taylor II

“When you pronounce…” 

A review of port-mortem changes, time of death, crime scene operation, and the importance of good documentation.

-Garrett Getchell B.S., Forensic Investigator

“Out in the cold…”

A comprehensive discussion on trauma associated with snowmobile accidents and the importance of temperature regulation .

–Connor Miller & Matthew Yelton

https://ticketbud.com/events/45d69c32-21bb-11eb-bca4-42010a71700d

Well this is the time of year we reflect on the past year and look forward to the holiday season and all the new year has to hold. 2002 has certainly been a year of unexpected, and often, unwelcomed surprises. Despite all the challenges we faced there were still many hidden blessings we were part of.

Just look at the national news and you can see the unrest and violence that has plagued larger cities in 2020. We have seen how COVID 19 devastated many cities and healthcare systems. How about all the service workers who lost their jobs. Or how about all those high-rise dwellers being quarantined in a tiny apartments.

We have certainly seen our fair share of challenges in our region, but sometimes looking at worse scenarios gives perspective. Much of the reason we did so well was location, but we really believe we did what Midstate Providers always do, step up to the challenge. It was your diligence, compassion and determination that helped us keep ourselves, our patients, and our families safe.

All in all, we are pretty darn fortunate to a part of the Midstate Region. So after donning your proper PPE give all your loved ones an extra hug.

On behalf of all of us at Midstate EMS, we wish you health, happiness, and peace this Thanksgiveng.

Stay safe and God bless.