MBEMSC News
05/02/12
SAVE THE DATE***EMS Educator Seminar***
The Metropolitan Boston EMS Council (Region IV) is hosting one of five (5) FREE one-day EMS Educator Seminars being held throughout the State
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
1657 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
Sponsored by funding provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Office of Emergency Medical Services
Continuous Refreshment Breaks, including Continental Breakfast, Breaks and Lunch, will be provided to all participants
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AVAILABLE - UP TO SEVEN (7) HOURS FOR ALL EMT LEVELS
Each participant will receive an educator’s handbook that contains some of the material covered, and more, as a resource
03/14/12 Region IV Trauma Point of Entry Plan Updated The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has informed Region IV of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) verification of the Trauma Service of Tufts Medical Center as a Level I Adult Trauma Center. A copy of the updated Region IV Point-of-Entry Plan reflecting the change at Tufts Medical Center may be located on our website under Provider Information under the Patient Care section. Should you have any questions contact the Region IV Office. 12/19/11 ***Continuing Education and Refresher Program Application Submission and Approval Process Change***
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Part I will be presented in lecture format and open class discussion consisting of an overview of the theoretical principles of teaching adult learners, adult learning theory and components of effective instruction which will also include an overview of course administration with an emphasis on MA OEMS and Regional requirements
Part II will consist of three 70-minute small-group workshops on 1) Course planning and evaluation; 2) Use of instructional media and 3) Teaching psychomotor procedures
AS REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS, TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT, EMAIL YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER AND SERVICE/AFFILIATION TO BETTY ERICKSEN AT mailto:ericksen@mbemsc.
06/03/11
OEMS has Approved Region IV Trauma Point-of-Entry Plan
We are pleased to inform you that the Department of Public Health has approved the new Region IV Trauma Point-of-Entry Plan based upon the Commonwealth’s adoption of the National Trauma Triage Guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control. This Point-of-Entry plan addresses several issues related to the transport of critical trauma patients, as well as patients who may be injured, but do not require transport to a trauma facility.
Trainings are required by OEMS for training directors, instructors and managers, who in turn, will train their EMT staff members.
05/11/11 Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Recall AUDIENCE: Emergency Medicine, Risk Manager ISSUE: Devices subject to this recall include Model DDU-100 series with software version 2.004 or earlier, sold under the brand names Lifeline and ReviveR.
05/11/11 I-93 Construction Project - EMS Advisory We have been informed about the plans to close and re-route traffic on Interstate 93 North and South Bound between Somerville and Stoneham during the Summer weekends. Beginning in mid-June and ending in August (Weather weekends built in), a bridge replacement will begin in Medford. There are 14 bridges being replaced along I-93 (7 each side).
04/29/11 A Message from Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital is very pleased to announce the opening of our new ED ambulance bay occurring at the end of May. The new area is covered, has 10 parking bays, a new decontamination room and direct access to the Emergency Department. We would like to invite all services that frequent the MGH to come to one of our Ambulance Bay Open Houses occurring during EMS week.
04/27/11 Second Annual Conference of Boston Teaching Hospitals Celebration of EMS Week Wednesday May 18, 2011 2 Programs: 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Carney Hospital - Reisman Auditorium, 2100 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester -Park in the back parking lot or garage (parking will be validated) Open to all EMTs TO REGISTER CALL 781-505-4367 OR EMAIL ericksen@mbemsc.
02/28/11 *****KING LT Recalls***** This is to inform you of a voluntary product recall involving King Systems LTS-D Airway. King Systems Product Code Product Description Lot Number(s) KLTSD414 Kit, Size 4 - 5/Case IV715 KLTSD 405 KING LTS-D,SIZE 5 201011-169 See enclosed product label to assist in identifying recalled items. This recall has been initiated due to product below specified hardness. 01/28/11 Updated Statewide Treatment Protocols, v. 9.01, Effective March 1, 2011 To: All MA Ambulance Services, Accredited EMS Training Institutions and EMCAB members From: Abdullah Rehayem, Director Jon Burstein, MD, DPH EMS Medical Director Re: Updated Statewide Treatment Protocols, v. 9.01, Effective March 1, 1011 Date: January 20, 2011 The updated version of the Statewide Treatment Protocols, v.
06/09/10 Adrenal Insufficiency Education Program Available A PowerPoint presentation regarding Adrenal Insufficiency and its related protocol changes is available for all levels of EMT. 05/10/10 FDA RECALL RELATED TO DEFIBRILLATORS FDA Warns Users about Faulty Components in 14 External Defibrillator Models About 280,000 external defibrillators used worldwide in health care facilities, public places, or in the home may malfunction during attempts to rescue people in sudden cardiac arrest, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned today. 02/09/10 PPE for Influenza Like Illness Quick Reference This program was created by the MBEMSC-PIER Committee as a quick reference for first responders to access and download as a guide for PPE in caring for patients presenting with Influenza Like Illness (ILI). Recommendation for Use: We recommend you print these in color. Have the slides laminated and put them where your first responders will have easy access to them as a quick reference guide. 02/01/10 REGION IV STROKE EDUCATION TOOLKIT Developed by the Council’s Public Information and Education Resources Committee (PIER) chaired by Alice King, RN, MS, CEN The Stroke Tool Kit is available for Region IV EMS providers to use for educating various community groups seeking knowledge on stroke awareness and education. The purpose is to educate the target audience on recognizing signs and symptoms of stroke and to act “FAST” – Face, Arm, Speech, Time. The Stroke Tool Kit is available for community presentations to: At the conclusion of the program participants will be able to: Instructors for this program should be an EMS provider with minimum of EMT with CPR Instructor Certification. 01/20/10 OEMS POLICY REGARDING SUSPECTED H1N1 PATIENTS Defibtech Lifeline and ReviveR Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Recall - Software Defect May Cancel Shock
Users should seek alternatives, if possible
