{"id":3910,"date":"2018-10-02T08:51:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-02T12:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midstateems.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/?p=3910"},"modified":"2018-10-02T08:51:33","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T12:51:33","slug":"midstate-minute-update-october-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/midstateems.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/02\/midstate-minute-update-october-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Midstate Minute  Update             October 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153<em>Midstate Minute Update<\/em>\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the first of each month.\u00c2\u00a0 It is intended to provide Midstate EMS Providers with useful accurate and up to date EMS State Regional and Educational information.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>NYS Critical Care to Paramedic Bridge<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>NYS Bureau of EMS announced the long-awaited on-line bridge from Critical Care to Paramedic would start accepting applications in January of 2019.\u00c2\u00a0 The program sponsor Northwell Health announced the program tuition is expected to be $1500, the one-year program will be broken down into 6 modules that are intended to cover \u00e2\u20ac\u0153gap material only\u00e2\u20ac\u009d between the critical care and paramedic programs.\u00c2\u00a0 All participants will use national standard <em>fisdap<\/em> module exams and at the completion, will complete the NYS Paramedic Practical Skills and Written Examination.\u00c2\u00a0 Skills (5 additional skills) and Practical exams will be available at participating and approved NYS Course Sponsors.\u00c2\u00a0 Follow the midstaeems.org website for additional information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>American Heart Association completion cards<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>The American Heart Association has moved to electronic completion cards for American Heart Association Heart saver, Healthcare Provider CPR, Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS and Advanced Life Support ACLS programs.\u00c2\u00a0 The transition from paper to electronic will allow students to download and print a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153paper card\u00e2\u20ac\u009d after completion.\u00c2\u00a0 A email address is required at the time of class registration. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>CME Program update<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Bureau announced that a revision to the New York State Continuing Education Program at Vital Signs last year.\u00c2\u00a0 The program is expected to more closely in line with National Standards for re-certification.\u00c2\u00a0 Last week we received word that the update is nearly complete, and we should look for updated requirements in the next month.\u00c2\u00a0 In the meantime, providers should continue using and complete the appropriate level state paperwork.\u00c2\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Raymond Thielke<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Midstate REMSCO member Paramedic Ray Thielke passed away after a long illness on September 1.\u00c2\u00a0 Ray had been a long-time active member of Greater Lenox Ambulance, Instructor Coordinator, Bureau of EMS Senior Staff Representative and a talented musician as well as a former New York City Paramedic.\u00c2\u00a0 Our region and state will miss Ray and offer sincere condolences to this family and friends. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>REMSCO Meetings<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Midstate Regional Emergency Medical Services Council meetings are held 7 PM the fourth Tuesday of each month at 14 Foery Drive in Utica.\u00c2\u00a0 Regional members represent Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties and are open to the public.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Meetings are recorded and are also available on the midstateems.dreamhosters.com web site.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Electronic EMS Charting<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Midstate currently has 24 EMS agencies using electronic charting these agencies make up 70% of hospital patient transports.\u00c2\u00a0 During 2018 the Department of Health has required all electronic platforms to meet a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153new\u00e2\u20ac\u009d standard NEMSIS III, these new standards provide agencies, regions and the department of health with up-to-date current data.\u00c2\u00a0 Agencies are moving to this new platform vendor by vendor and should be complete by the end of this year.\u00c2\u00a0 A \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hospital hub\u00e2\u20ac\u009d will be available soon and will allow hospitals access to all patient charts transported to their 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