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The NYS EMS Council Awards for 2021 are open for submission!
Submissions for the EMS Council Awards are due to the Southwestern Region EMS Council by Friday, May 28, 2021 to receive approval at the June 2, 2021 SWREMS Meeting. Submissions for the EMS Innovation Awards are due to valerie.ozga@health.ny.gov by July 1, 2021. Additionally, The Vital Signs conference will take place from November 11-14, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Housing is open and Vital Signs Housing is now open. Please visit www.vitalsignsconference.com and you will find the housing link on the home page. At 16:00 on Thursday, February 25, 2021, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing for any topics requested by EMS Leaders and EMS Providers (see registration link below).
If you are planning to attend this EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing 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 on Thursday, February 25, 2021 so your question will be ready. If you don’t receive an invitation directly, please complete an online form to receive invitations automatically. That form is located at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr. Please remember to register for the meeting: Event number: 185 276 2498 Event password: LEADERS2021 Program: EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing Program address: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e808222023fd9670e9a9c5a4e9d28180f Program registration password: LEADERS Thank you for all that you do! Amy Eisenhauer EMS for Children Program Coordinator EMS Liaison to Coverdell Stroke Program Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206 At 16:00 on Thursday, February 18, 2021, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing for any topics requested by EMS Leaders and EMS Providers (see registration link below).
If you are planning to attend this EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing 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 on Thursday, February 18, 2021 so your question will be ready. If you don’t receive an invitation directly, please complete an online form to receive invitations automatically. That form is located at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr. Please remember to register for the meeting: Event number: 185 057 7207 Event password: LEADERS2021 Program: EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing Program address: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=56d1f534f1cd77a13b3e604308ec1279 Program registration password: LEADERS Thank you for all that you do! Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit EMS Data Manager Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206 At 16:00 on Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing for any topics requested by EMS Leaders and EMS Providers. Register online at: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=56d1f534f1cd77a13b3e604308ec1279
If you are planning to attend this EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing 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 on Thursday, February 11, 2021 so your question will be ready. If you don’t receive an invitation directly, please complete an online form to receive invitations automatically. That form is located at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr. Please remember to register for the meeting: Event number: 185 547 6432 Event password: LEADERS2021 Program: EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing Program address: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=56d1f534f1cd77a13b3e604308ec1279 Program registration password: LEADERS Thank you for all that you do! Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit EMS Data Manager Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue Albany, New York 1220 At 16:00 on Thursday, February 04, 2021 (TODAY), the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems is hosting an EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing for any topics requested by EMS Leaders and EMS Providers. Register at: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=56d1f534f1cd77a13b3e604308ec1279
If you are planning to attend this EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing 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 on Thursday, February 04, 2021 (today) so your question will be ready. If you don’t receive an invitation directly, please complete an online form to receive invitations automatically. That form is located at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-agency-leadership-and-ems-pr. Please remember to register for the meeting: Event number: 178 075 8510 Event password: LEADERS2021 Program: EMS Agency Leadership and EMS Provider Briefing Program address: https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?PRID=56d1f534f1cd77a13b3e604308ec1279 Program registration password: LEADERS Thank you for all that you do! Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit EMS Data Manager Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206 The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is pleased to announce three new opportunities for electronic submission of patient care to New York State at no cost for EMS agencies. Two of the three exciting documentation methods will qualify EMS agencies to either initiate or continue participation in the NYS Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program.
If your agency is looking to transition to use ePCR through a different vendor (i.e., emsCharts, ESO, HealthEMS, etc.) and your transition will not be completed by the March 31, 2021 deadline, you must select option 3 (Paper PCR Portal) while in the transition process. Once your transition to ePCR is complete, you would no longer be required to submit to the Paper PCR Portal. * Qualifies the EMS Agency to participate in the NYS Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program ** Does not qualify the EMS Agency to participate in the NYS Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program All EMS agencies not currently documenting on an ePCR program must start the process for transition to one of these three options no later than February 28, 2021 and finish the transition no later than March 31, 2021. EMS agencies encountering challenges meeting the March 31, 2021 deadline should work with their Regional EMS Program Agency and the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to complete the transition; the Regional EMS Program Agency or the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services will assist in any way possible. EMS Agencies may also select another NYS approved ePCR vendor for patient care documentation. Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program The 2019 release of the CME Program Manual states that “Agency participants must comply with Bureau of EMS Policy Statement 12-02 and complete a Patient Care Report (PCR) for every EMS response. Agencies participating in the CME recertification program will be required to submit PCRs to the department electronically on or before January 1, 2022.” Policy 12-02 Pre-Hospital Care Reports EMS agencies must complete a PCR/ePCR each time the EMS agency is dispatched for any type of response; including, but not limited to:
Policy 12-03 Electronic PCR Data Submission EMS agencies must adhere to all of the following:
OPTION #1: BLS First Response Documentation Standard and BLS FR ePCR Entry FormA team of BLS FR Agency Leadership, Regional Program Agencies and the Bureau have collaborated to produce a documentation standard built around the time factors, response environment and expected limited patient contact time that allows a significantly reduced number of required fields, allows for electronic participation in regional QI programs, and eligibility in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program. The BLS FR ePCR Entry Form on ImageTrend is available at no expense for any BLS FR EMS agency in New York State. If the EMS Agency wishes to include additional services from ImageTrend (CAD Integration, Automated Billing Export, NFIRS Reporting or Elite Field (the ability to enter into the program without a wireless connection) there is an additional separate expense contracted between the EMS Agency and ImageTrend directly. If your EMS Agency is selecting ImageTrend, the software is recommended to be used on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 or greater, Motion R12, Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Panasonic Toughpad CF-20, iPad Air (and Air2) – 9.7”, iPad Mini (and Mini HD, Mini 2, Mini 3) – 7.9”, Galaxy Tab Pro – 8.4” or Nexus 10. The software is supported on Safari, Chrome, Chrome Mobile or Firefox browsers. EMS agencies wishing to start documenting electronically or transition to the free BLS First Response form, should follow the directions on the DOH 5136 form and submit the form to the Regional Program Agency following the timeframes indicated on the template.
OPTION #2: Ambulance & Advanced Life Support ePCR Entry FormA team of ALS and BLS Agency Leadership, Regional Program Agencies and the Bureau have collaborated to produce a documentation standard as a response to feedback received from EMS Providers, EMS Agency Leadership, Regional Program Agencies, Medical Directors and ePCR Software Vendors. The documentation standard has been developed to be situationally relevant, encourage comprehensive professional pre-hospital care reports and facilitate the utilization of pertinent negatives where fitting and appropriate. The Ambulance and Advanced Life Support ePCR Entry Form on ImageTrend is available at no expense for any Ambulance or Advanced Life Support EMS Agency. If the qualifying EMS Agency wishes to include additional services from ImageTrend (CAD Integration, Automated Billing Export, NFIRS Reporting or Elite Field (the ability to enter into the program without a wireless connection)) or ECG monitor importing there is an additional separate expense contracted between the EMS Agency and ImageTrend directly. The implementation of the Ambulance and Advanced Life Support ePCR Entry Form on ImageTrend by an EMS Agency qualifies the EMS Agency to participate in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program. If your EMS Agency is selecting ImageTrend, the software is recommended to be used on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 or greater, Motion R12, Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Panasonic Toughpad CF-20, iPad Air (and Air2) – 9.7”, iPad Mini (and Mini HD, Mini 2, Mini 3) – 7.9”, Galaxy Tab Pro – 8.4” or Nexus 10. The software is supported on Safari, Chrome, Chrome Mobile or Firefox browsers. EMS agencies wishing to start documenting electronically or transition to the free Ambulance and ALS First Response form, should follow the directions on the DOH 5136 form and submit the form to the Regional Program Agency following the timeframes indicated on the template.
OPTION #3: Paper PCR PortalThe Bureau is transitioning the submission of the yellow copy of the Version 5 Paper PCR from the Regional Program Agency to a direct submission by the EMS Agency through an online portal immediately after the response is completed. The Paper PCR Portal has been created to require no more than 40 fields to be entered and allow concise documentation of procedures performed or medications administered. The Paper PCR Portal allows for ease in population in regional Quality Improvement programs as well. If your EMS Agency is selecting ImageTrend, the software is recommended to be used on a Microsoft Surface Pro 3 or greater, Motion R12, Panasonic Toughpad FZ-G1, Panasonic Toughpad CF-20, iPad Air (and Air2) – 9.7”, iPad Mini (and Mini HD, Mini 2, Mini 3) – 7.9”, Galaxy Tab Pro – 8.4” or Nexus 10. The software is supported on Safari, Chrome, Chrome Mobile or Firefox browsers. Submitting Paper PCRs through the Paper PCR Portal does not qualify an EMS Agency to participate in the Continuing Medical Education (CME) Recertification Program. Regional Program Agencies will no longer provide paper PCRs after 03/31/2021. EMS Agencies seeking 1:1 replacement paper PCRs must request from the Data and Informatics Unit at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubpal/builder/survey/ems-survey-17-1 . EMS agencies wishing to submit their paper PCRs through the Paper PCR Portal should follow the directions on the DOH 5136 form and submit the form to the Regional Program Agency following the timeframes indicated on the template.
Enrollment in One of These ProgramsEMS Agencies must enroll in one of these opportunities, if your EMS Agency is not already documenting electronically, by contacting their Regional Program Agency to arrange for a demonstration or to discuss in greater detail. When the EMS Agency makes a final decision on either the BLS FR ePCR Entry Form, the Ambulance and Advanced Life Support First Response ePCR Entry Form or the Paper PCR Portal, a completed DOH 5136 (see samples earlier in this email) must be submitted to the Regional Program Agency for endorsement. The standard timeline from submission to approval should be completed within three (3) weeks for processing.
Peter L. Brodie, BS, AEMT Deputy Chief, Data and Informatics Unit EMS Data Manager Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue Albany, New York 12206 ph: 518.402.0996 | peter.brodie@health.ny.gov http://www.health.ny.gov OverviewBecome a vaccinator! New York State is encouraging eligible New Yorkers to take the required trainings to become vaccinators and support the State's COVID-19 vaccination program. Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order expanding the eligible pool of trainees who can administer vaccinations at a "POD site" (flexible vaccination sites that can be set up in any community) pursuant to a non-patient specific order provided they first receive training. These include:
All POD sites must have oversight from or be approved by NYSDOH or the applicable Local Health Department, and must have medical oversight by a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant (PA), or certified nurse practitioner (NP). These individuals must have a current certification in CPR. TrainingRequired Training Under the Executive Order1. Complete the online NYSDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Training for Vaccinators modules.There are four training modules:
2. Complete the in-person clinical vaccine administration training with assessment of skills and competencies signed by a supervisor or faculty member using the Immunization Action Coalition Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration with all areas identified as meeting or exceeding required skills and competencies for vaccine administration
3. Have a current certificate in basic CPR, which at a minimum must include certification by an online program that has received accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), or the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education 4. (For students): Have completed, at a minimum, at least 1 year of clinical experience. How to Complete the Required NYSDOH COVID-19 Vaccine Online Trainings for Vaccinators1. For non EMS providers, you must sign in or register on the New York State Department of Health's Learning Management System (LMS). For EMS providers, go to www.VitalSignsAcademy.com and click on the top right hand side of the page “Login/Register”. 2. You must complete four training modules in your system. To access the direct modules in the LMS system:
For EMS providers, direct links will be available once you have logged in to www.VitalSignsAcademy.com. Resources
Please see the document “Guidance for Emergency Medical Services Personnel to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination”.
We wanted to make sure this document got out as quickly as possible and recognize it will generate additional questions. A Statewide EMS Leadership call will be scheduled the near future to further discuss the document and answer questions. Thank you to all the NYS EMS agencies and your providers for truly going above and beyond in 2020! We look forward to the EMS Providers becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 as part of Phase 1A of the Vaccination Distribution plan! Thank You! Ryan _______________________________________________________ Ryan P. Greenberg Director Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Trauma Systems New York State Department of Health 875 Central Avenue, Albany, New York 12206 ryan.greenberg@health.ny.gov www.health.ny.gov Within the last 24 hours, despite national recommendations and previous planning considerations, NYS is NO LONGER including EMS personnel in Tier 1a (First Distribution) availability for COVID Vaccine. Given our unique work environment – operating in a confined space for extended periods of time with COVID patients – there are no words for my frustration. Specifically “Following the vaccination of 'high risk' health care workers, the priority will shift to all long-term and congregate care residents and staff, EMS and other health care workers.” How EMS is not considered “High Risk” is beyond my comprehension. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-updates-new-yorkers-states-vaccination-distribution-plan Please consider communicating to elected officials, specifically the Governor and Commissioner of Health, as well as any other elected leaders at the state, County, and even federal level, that EMS must be included alongside our high risk hospital care providers else our already crumbling system will collapse. Attached is a toolkit from the AAA and a draft letter that you may edit and communicate to elected officials. Email, call, smoke signal. Get the word out. The need is now, this is moving fast, do not wait. Vaccine will be here in days and I fear we may have already missed the window to advocate for our own lives. Communicate to elected media, leverage media connections and use social media. The need is now although I fear too late as this rug was pulled out from under us. Jeremy ________________________________________________________ Jeremy T. Cushman, MD, MS, EMT-P, FACEP, FAEMS Associate Professor and Chief, Division of Prehospital Medicine Departments of Emergency Medicine and Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester Monroe County, City of Rochester, and Monroe-Livingston Regional EMS Medical Director 
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the county and region we have updated our PPE recommendations for EMS providers. We want to assure providers that this is not being done due to any exposure or incident with our providers. Our guidelines from the beginning have held up, kept our providers from getting infected, and are still inline with CDC recommendations. That being said, out of an abundance of caution we are increasing some of our PPE recommendations due to the high community transmission rate we are seeing to further protect our providers. In recent discussions with many of you, it appears many agencies are already utilizing an approach similar to these changes. These are also similar to what our hospitals are employing. Attached is the updated guidance. There are a few changes I would like to highlight.
Dr. Faulk & Dr. Walters Brian M. Walters, D.O., FACEP, FAAEM County Physician Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office |
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