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Nav Menu American Heart Association Courses Interested in a Course? Contact Us! Hands-only CPR Training Learn the core concepts of life-sustaining, high-quality Chest compressions for providing CPR to patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. This course is not an official American Heart Association or American Red Cross course and does not provide an official credential. Time : 30 minutes Certificate : Course completion card Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Training The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely, timely, and effectively. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Who should take this course? The AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. What does this course teach? • First aid basics • Medical emergencies • Injury emergencies • Environmental emergencies • Preventing illness and injury • Adult CPR and AED use • Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies • Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR Cost per participant : $65 Time : 6 hours Certificate : AHA Heartsaver® course completion card Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Training Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Who should take this course? The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. What does this course teach? • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components • Important early use of an AED • Effective ventilations using a barrier device • Importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants Cost per participant : $75 Original $35 Refresher Time : 4 hours original and 2 hours refresher Certificate : BLS provider course completion card Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider The AHA’s ACLS Provider is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response What does this course teach? After completing this course, students should be able to: • Define systems of care • Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of adult patients • Discuss how the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes • Discuss early recognition and management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), including appropriate disposition • Discuss early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition • Recognize bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome • Perform early management of bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome • Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team • Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance • Recognize respiratory arrest • Perform early management of respiratory arrest • Recognize cardiac arrest • Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use • Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care • Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team Cost per participant : $200 Original $100 Refresher Time : 16 hours original and 8 hours refresher Certificate : AHA ACLS Provider course completion card Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider HeartCode® - Online BLS and ACLS Provider HeartCode is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the BLS Course or ACLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode. HeartCode online portion can be purchased at: • BLS: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls • ACLS: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-acls Then you must complete a hands-on skills session (fees below). • HeartCode Skills Station - BLS: $40 • HeartCode Skills Station - ACLS: $75 To schedule a HeartCode Skills Station, please contact stems@sthcs.org . HeartCode® - Online BLS and ACLS Provider

Blood Glucometry Medical Director Verification Form (DOH-4362) WREMAC Blood Glucometry Packet DOH-4081 Limited Lab Application Form for EMS Agencies DOH-4081 Instructions & Schedule of Fees for Application WREMAC PowerPoint These items must be submitted to STEMS no less than three weeks prior to the next scheduled WREMAC meeting for approval. If you encounter any problems or need an additional help please feel free to reach out to me and I will help you through the process at stems@sthcs.org .

Nav Menu Cribs for Kids Apply now Safe sleep matters for babies. Each year 3,500 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep time. Sadly, most of these deaths are preventable. Many infant deaths are due to accidental suffocation or strangulation from unsafe sleeping environments. As part of our Safe Sleep Initiative, STHCS is working to prevent sudden unexpected infant deaths by spreading the ABCs of Safe Sleep and by serving as a Cribs for Kids® partner organization. If you are in need of a safe place for your baby to sleep and live in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, or Allegany county, apply now! Thank you to the East Hill Foundation and the Dr. Lyle F. Renodin Foundation, a ministry of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY, for supporting our infant safe sleep initiative! Click here to download the Safe Sleep Posters! Partnership Cribs for Kids® Partnership The Cribs for Kids Program, administered by the Southern Tier Health Care System, is dedicated to providing free Pack ‘N Plays and essential baby safety items to expecting parents and caregivers in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties. Aligned with the mission of Cribs for Kids®, a national organization striving to prevent infant deaths since 1998, our program addresses the tragic reality of 3,500 infants dying suddenly and unexpectedly during sleep each year. The majority of these deaths are preventable, often resulting from accidental suffocation or strangulation due to unsafe sleeping environments. STHCS has established relationships with local hospitals and health-care providers to identify families who are unable to afford a crib to provide a safe sleep environment for their baby. These families are referred to our organization which determines whether or not they qualify to receive a Graco® Pack n’ Play portable crib for their baby. Click Here for a List of Safe Sleep Ambassadors . For more information, please contact us .

Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Apply Now! Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) - Independent Contractor Job Summary: The primary function of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) is to provide initial physical and behavioral assessment, clinical specimens, evidence collection, and intervention for victims of sexual assault. The SAFE assists in coordinating the provision of urgent medical evaluation, follow-up care, and crisis intervention resources. The SAFE also establishes and maintains clinical and legal records and chain of custody. In addition, the SAFE will provide testimony regarding assessment, evidence collection and handling, and documentation of findings in the examination of a victim who presents with the complaint of sexual assault. Education, Training, and Experience: The minimum qualifications include being a registered, certified, or licensed, as appropriate to practice as a nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or physician in NYS & perform within their statutory scope of practice. Also, having a minimum of one (1) year, full-time clinical post-graduate experience. Successful completion of the Sexual Assault Examiner training program and completion of clinical competence is required. Should possess strong communication skills. Must be a resident of WNY with a willingness to travel and have reliable transportation. Requirements: Current Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner, Physician or Physician Assistant licensed by New York State. Once certified, each SAFE is responsible for maintaining NYSAFE certification as set by NYSDOH. Perform exams and practice as a NYSAFE according to rules and regulations set forth by NYSDOH and STHCS. Attend all classes and complete all preceptorship requirements. Benefits: $300 compensation for each SAFE exam performed. $300 per year toward CME credits. Initial online training costs covered upfront. Certification through NYSDOH as a SANE-A. Paid malpractice coverage with a $1 million/$3 million limit. Helping those who are victims of sexual assault/rape in your community. For more information, please contact us .

Health Insurance Get Insurance! Southern Tier Health Care System (STHCS) has partnered with Healthy Community Alliance and the New York State Office of Rural Health to provide free health-insurance enrollment services to residents of the Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. This partnership is supported by the NY State of Health Marketplace which was created in response to the Affordable Care Act. Individuals, families and small businesses can explore their health insurance options, find out if they are eligible for tax credits and other financial assistance and enroll in a health plan that best fits their needs. A navigator can answer questions, identify required documentation, and assist with completing all components of the on-line application. Our goal is to help people access the health insurance they need to protect their health and wellness and that of their children and families. To schedule an appointment and learn more, please call Southern Tier Health Care System at 716-372-0614 ext. 201 or contact us. Required documentation for each applicant: Photo identification for primary applicant Projected total gross income (last 4 pay stubs or letter of verification) Tax Return Forms for previous year (if filed) Social Security Number for applicant and EACH household member Email Address Insurance card, cost and term date if ending (if currently insured) If any of the below changes occur, please be sure to contact your navigator immediately as your coverage may be affected: Change in income Change in employment Change in address Planning to move out of state Eligible for Medicare (on disability for more than two years) Turning 65 years old Marriage Divorce Pregnancy Adoption Losing health coverage To learn more about health plans offered in the New York State Marketplace Exchange Program, visit nystateofhealth.ny.gov Submit Client Referral

Caregiver Navigation New Client Form Providing care for a loved one can seem like an overwhelming task at times. This places new demands on your time and resources and can strain relationships. If you're new to caring for someone, one of the most challenging tasks can be figuring out what resources exist to help care for a loved one. The caregiver navigator at Southern Tier Health Care System can serve as a guide as you search for supports and services to help provide care for your loved one. The caregiver navigator will meet with you to determine what your needs are and will help connect you to existing community resources that can assist you. Southern Tier Health Care System offers free caregiver navigation services to help you identify which resources are best suited for your situation. Frequently asked questions General What does the Caregiver Navigator do? The STHCS Caregiver Navigator will work with you to determine the services you need & what you qualify for. The Caregiver Navigator will research the best options & give you a referral to fulfill the services needed, often saving you hours of research & frustration. What is a Caregiver? A Caregiver is a person who takes care of the needs or concerns of a person with short-term or long-term limitations due to disability, illness, or injury. This includes taking care of yourself. A parent, spouse, child, sibling, friend, or neighbor may also all be considered a Caregiver. What will it cost? The STHCS Caregiver Navigator services are 100% free. Costs for specific services you are referred to will be determined by the organization providing those services, but we will work with you to try to find the most cost-effective options that you are eligible for. What kind of service referrals can I ask for? There is no defined list of what you can ask for, but if you think it would be useful, feel free to talk to our Caregiver Navigator & we will see what we can do. Some examples of services might be finding a home health aide, transportation to appointments, meal delivery, medical supplies, or legal services. Can I ask for myself? Yes, if you are caring for yourself, you can work with the STHCS Caregiver Navigator directly to get referrals. For more information, please contact us.

Our Facility In April 2017, Southern Tier Health Care System began renovating their new training space at 150 North Union Street, Olean, NY, in the building that many remember as the "Old Sears Building." This project was ten years in the making, and STHCS staff moved into our new home in late November 2017. This new space includes 4 training rooms, an EMS training space, and offices available for lease for not-for-profits. The new building also features a state-of-the-art distance learning training center that allows for training to be broadcast to many satellite sites to access quality education. Office space is available for lease, and 4 training rooms can be reserved for meetings that can accommodate up to 40 people. If you are interested in our space, please contact us. BUILDING USE REQUEST Building Use Request We appreciate your interest in utilizing our facility for your upcoming event or meeting. To proceed, kindly fill out the form to submit your request. Once received, we will check availability and follow up with you promptly.

Nebulized Albuterol A letter from the EMS agency physician medical director supporting the request and indicating an understanding of their role in the quality assurance process (click here). Medical Director Verification Form (DOH-4362) (click here). Written policies and procedures for the storage and maintenance of Nebulized Albuterol that are consistent with applicable Regional and State protocols. These policies and procedures shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following: Didactic and psychomotor objectives for training of authorized users including who will be authorized to conduct this training Documentation and attendance records of the training of authorized users A defined quality assurance program, including appropriateness review by the EMS agency and physician medical director; Written policies and procedures for storage of the Nebulized Albuterol, Notice to the EMS agency physician medical director of the use of the Nebulized Albuterol, and Requirements for documentation when the Nebulized Albuterol is used for patient care These items must be submitted to STEMS no less than three weeks prior to the next scheduled WREMAC meeting for approval. If you encounter any problems or need an additional help please feel free to reach out to me and I will help you through the process at stems@sthcs.org .

Blood Drives Make An Appointment to Donate Blood Why Donate How To Prepare Pint For A Pint Accident and burn victims, people battling cancer, organ transplant patients, and those getting heart surgery, blood donation helps all of these patients and more. When you give with ConnectLife , you don’t just make a difference – you do it in your own community. All the blood that ConnectLife collects stays local, helping nearly every hospital in Western New York’s eight counties, including Olean General Hospital , maintain safe inventory levels. ConnectLife is the sole supplier of blood products for OGH. For every pint of blood donated, we save the lives of three of our neighbors! 1/1

Nav Menu Safe Kids Home Safety Your kids are spending more time at home than ever before. This can put them at risk for more in-home injuries. We've compiled a list or resources to help make sure your home is as safe as can be while staying at home. Medicine Schedule Make sure children get the right dose, every time. Playing Outside Safety tips to help your kids stay active. Childproofing Keep everyday household items up and away. Home Checklist Keeping kids safe, room by room. Kids & Cars With your car spending more time at home, it means more times for kids to play around it