Last Updated: January 31, 2012

 

Paramedic Refresher Course	read
Please see the attached for information regarding a Paramedic Refresher Course scheduled to begin February 14, 2012.

Safe Harbour Memo	read
At the request of several hospitals in Northeastern Pennsylvania, EMSNP has facilitated a meeting of all the hospitals in the region to discuss the issue of ambulance restocking and "Safe Harbour".

EMS Registry New Web Address

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EMSNP has received notification for the Bureau of EMS regarding the link for the EMS Registry application, which does the Con Ed and Ambulance License applications as well. The old link https://ems.state.heaklth.state.pa.us/emso/ no longer works and takes you to an old page which does not allow you to log in. The new link is https://ems.health.state.pa.us/emsportal/ and should be used when attempting to access the registry system. Please make sure that if you have the old link saved under your favorites, or in your history menu, that you resave the new and correct address and delete the old address. Any questions can be addressed to our office at 570-655-6818.

Dangers of Young Children Swallowing "Button" Batteries	read
A serious Threat to Small Children: Swallowing Button Cell Batteries. In 2010 more than 3,400 Children swallowed "Button" style batteries causing disability and even death. Please read the fact sheet and visit http://thebatterycontrolled.com/ for more information on this danger.

CAAS Announces New Pilot Grant Program	read
The Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) is pleased to announce the release of a new pilot grant program.

Traffic Incident Management and Responder Safety	read
A multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional interactive workshop.

Volunteer Fire Company, Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program	read
The Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP) makes an annual grant program available for volunteer fire companies, ambulance services and rescue squads.

Petzl Recall	read
Petzl America recalls belay devices due to fall hazard.

EMS Info Bulletin 2011-012	read
Wind Effects on Emergency Vehicles

EMS Info Bulletin 2011-006	read
Bed Bug Information

Safety Alert - PPL Pole Treatment	read
Osmose Corporation is treating PPL poles with a product called MITC Fume, a wood preservative pesticide to control wood rot and decay -causing fungi. MITC Fume is a solid/crystallized chemical in an aluminum tube placed into bored holes at the base of a pole, one foot below ground line to three feet above ground line.

EMS Information Bulletin #70	read
Guidelines for Use of Reflective Chevrons

Guidelines for Cleaning EMS Transport Vehicles During Flu Pandemic	read
In this document it recommends that services practice basic infection control procedures including vehicle/equipment decontamination, hand hygiene, cough and respiratory hygiene and proper use of FDA regulated PPE.

EMS Information Bulletin #64

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Amid concerns of safety and security issues in Hospital Emergency Department Drop off area’s, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has passed along EMS Information Bulletin #64 requesting all services to Turn off their vehicles and secure them while at the Hospital ED Drop-off. Please read the Bulletin and create the policy to ensure the safety and security of all personnel in the Hospitals ED’s

NE PA ALS Services Deployment - Hurricane Gustav

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Emergency Medical Services of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. would like to extend a sincere thanks and a “Job Well Done” to the six ALS services of our Strike team that deployed on August 29, 2008 to Louisiana for Hurricane Gustav. Their missions included but were not limited to evacuating hospitals; setting up triage in hard hit areas; assisting the state of Louisiana with running special needs evacuation areas and returning patients to hospitals after the hurricane passed. These “Brave” team members had to “weather” out the hurricane during its landfall and trip through Louisiana.

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Reporting Suspected Child Abuse	read
PA State Certified First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics are usually the first ones on the scene of a reported injury to a child. Sometimes that injury is related to abuse. As a Pennsylvania First Responder, EMT or Paramedic it is your responsibility to report cases of suspected child abuse.

Facilities Resource Emergency Database	read
More information and an overview of the FRED System is available on the Learning Management System (LMS).

Epinephrine Auto-Injector Approvals	read
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Department of Health, has released EMS Information Bulletin #037 regarding the Approval process for carrying and use of the epinephrine auto-injector pens by BLS and QRS services. This EMS Information Bulletin is enclosed with this memo.