MBEMSC News
12/19/11
***Continuing Education and Refresher Program Application Submission and Approval Process Change***
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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 Pediatric Trauma Service of Tufts Medical Center as a Level I Pediatric 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.
09/02/11
****DRUG SHORTAGE ADVISORY****
****DRUG SHORTAGE ADVISORY****
Please be advised that OEMS has issued an advisory regarding nationwide shortages of Diazepam/Lorazepam and Magnesium Sulfate and the impact it has on the MA prehospital treatment protocols.
Please read and post the following advisory as it contains information regarding adult and pediatric seizure protocols and magnesium sulfate. Download Related File
07/15/11
ELEVENTH ANNUAL REGION IV EMS AWARDS
- NOMINATE SOMEONE TODAY -
The Eleventh Annual Region IV EMS Awards Dinner is coming.
We are seeking nominations of local providers for all awards categories.
Help to recognize our fellow responders by nominating someone for an award for the service that they provide to their patients.
06/17/11
TO: EMS Providers
FROM: Dr. Elizabeth Temin
RE: MGH Ambulance Garage Parking **UPDATE**
Thanks for your continued assistance and cooperation as we work to refine operations in the new MGH ambulance parking area. Based on our experience to date, we are asking for your assistance to relay the following information to your crews. Download Related File
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
