Last Updated: May 14, 2010

 

 

EMS Information Bulletin #76	read
This EMS Information Bulletin identifies the requirements for liscensed ambulance services and recognized Quick Response Services (QSRs) as related to data collection and submission of Patient Care Reports (PCRs) to the Bureau of EMS.

 

EMS Information Bulletin #72	read
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is publishing two new protocols dealing with Blast Injuries.

 

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.