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March 12, 2010 - 2010 EMSAAC Conference
The 2010 Emergency Medical Services Administrators' Association of California is schedule for June 8-9, 2010, at San Diego's Crowne Plaza Hotel. This year's conference title is "Get Connected! Advances in Technology and Practices for Prehospital Care." Click here to view the flyer or register online at http://www.emsaac.com/registration/.
March 12, 2010 - Revised Policies
Revised EMS Policies effective March 10, 2010, have been posted to the Policies page. Below is a summary of changes made:
- Policy 2540B, Paramedic Candidate Optional Scope Verification: removed CPAP and 12 lead EKG from the form
- Policy 5820, Pediatric Respiratory Distress: Bronchospasm: Atrovent was changed from 0.5 mg in 3.0 ml NS to 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml NS
- Policy 3411, Advanced Life Support Radio Report Format: under the section marked "Base Hospital Report or Consultation", Request for consultation/orders needed (State reason) was moved from # 16 to # 2.
March 12, 2010 - REACH on Tour Conferences
The REACH on Tour conferences will held be in Petaluma on Saturday, May 15, 2010. If you are interested in attending the REACH on Tour conferences please call 888-660-9888, email conferences@REACHair.com, or visit the REACH website at https://www.eventville.com/catalog/eventregistration1.asp?eventid=1006535.
March 5, 2010 - EMS Authority 15 Day Public Comment on Revised Proposed Regulations
The Emergency Medical Services Authority has opened a 15-Day Public Comment period for regulations and guidelines affecting the EMT2010 Project. The public comment period is from February 26, 2010 through March 13, 2010. The proposed changes and a sample comment table are available on the EMS Authority's website at www.emsa.ca.gov.
March 5, 2010 - French Camp Fire District Reserves Annual Pancake Breakfast
French Camp Fire District Reserve Firefighters Organization will be hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 10, 2010, from 7 am to 12 noon at the French Camp Fire Station. Fun, food, and raffle! Cost: Adults $6.00, Seniors and Children (12 and under) $4.00, Children under 3 eat free. All you can eat. All proceeds to benefit the French Camp Fire District Reserve Firefighters Organization Fund. Click here for the flyer.
February 12, 2010 - New and Revised Policies
New and revised Policies effective February 15, 2010, have been posted to the Policies page. Click here for the Memorandum, which lists Policies that have been added, updated, or deleted. Please take time to read all Policies and become aware of all the changes. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin O'Loughlin, Sr., MICP at (209) 468-6818 or by email at: koloughlin@sjgov.org.
February 12, 2010 - Change to the Paramedic Scope of Practice
Effective February 15, 2010, Dr. Buys has instituted two significant changes to two long-standing ALS field treatment policies. Click here to read the Policy Memorandum. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin O'Loughlin, Sr., MICP at (209) 468-6818 or koloughlin@sjgov.org.
February 12, 2010 - SIDS Training
California SIDS Program is offering four hours of continuing education on SIDS theories and current research in the field of sudden infant death syndrome. The course is free and is being held in Oakland on April 29th from 0800 - 1230. Click here for more details and registration information.
February 5, 2010 - March 2010 Field Care Audit
San Joaquin County EMS Agency and San Joaquin General Hospital will be hosting a Field Care Audit on Monday, March 15, 2010, from 0800 - 1100. We will be reviewing calls from the past few months and have airway skills stations set up for the last hour of class. Paramedics will be able to get their quarterly airway skills signed off during the class. The Field Care Audit is instructor led and is intended to serve as an educational opportunity. The class has been approved by the San Joaquin County EMS Agency for up to 3 hours of continuing education at no cost to participants. All San Joaquin County First Responders, EMTs, Paramedics, and MICNs are encouraged to attend (EMS Provider #39-0001, BRN #1524). Space is limited, please see flyer for additional information. To register for the class please click here.
February 2, 2010 - AMR Compliance Report for November 2009 and December 2009
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluation of American Medical Response's November and December 2009 performance under their five year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's November and December 2009 compliance report.
January 29, 2010 - New Lodi Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
The new Lodi Memorial Hospital Emergency Department will open on February 2, 2010 at 7:00 AM. The new ambulance entrance is adjacent to the existing ambulance entrance on Fairmont Ave. Please click here for the memorandum from Lodi Memorial Hospital for additional information.
January 29, 2010 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, February 15, 2010, and will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
January 22, 2010 - Transportation Committee Meeting Cancelled
The Transportation Committee Meeting scheduled for February 4, 2010 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 6, 2010. To view the Transportation Committee Meeting schedule please visit the Committees web page.
January 22, 2010 - Additional 2010 Policy and Skills Reviews Classes
Three additional Policy and Skills Reviews (PSR) dates for 2010 have been added. These three classes will be in the beginning of the week to accommodate paramedics that primarily work the end of the week. The dates and location are: Tuesday, March 16th at AMR; Monday, June 7 in the EMS Classroom; and Tuesday, October 5, at AMR. Please visit the upcoming events page to register.
January 15, 2010 - Pediatric Trauma and Stabilization of Critically Ill Child for Transport Training
REACH Air Med is coming to St. Joseph's to present a class on Pediatric Trauma and Stabilization of Critically Ill Child for Transport on Wednesday, February 24th from 0800-1200 in the Auditorium at SJMC. This class will be free of charge, and REACH will issue 4 CEU's for both nurses and EMS personnel. Click here for flyer and additional information.
January 8, 2010 - EMS Liaison Committee Meeting Cancellation
The EMS Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for January 13, 2010 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2010, at American Medical Response. To view the EMS Liaison Committee Meeting schedule please visit the Committees web page.
January 8, 2010 - Triage Tuesday/Thursday
The 2010 EMS Triage Tuesday/Thursday's training schedule has been added to the All Trainings/Events By Date table on the Upcoming Events and Training page. In addition you may review the following memo for the complete schedule. The next Triage Tuesday drill is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 1200 hours through 2400 hours. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin O'Loughlin at (209) 468-6818 or by email at: koloughlin@sjgov.org.
January 8, 2010 - Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc., "Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Instructor Certification Program"
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency will host a cpi® Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc., "Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® Instructor Certification Program," course, February 23-26, 2010. This course is open to all San Joaquin County HPP Participating Healthcare Facilities & Organizations. You must be approved by your Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to attend. This course is funded by the 09/10 FY HPP Grant. Click here for training flyer/registration form. 24 hours of EMS Continuing Education will be provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency provider #39-0001, additional types of Continuing Education will be offered please see flyer for complete list. Please contact Phil Cook at 209-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org if you have any questions.
January 8, 2010 - Haz Mat for Healthcare, "Train the Trainer Course: Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness, First Receiver/Responder Operations, Small Spill Response & Patient Decon"
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency will host a Haz Mat for Healthcare, "Train the Trainer Course: Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness, First Receiver/Responder Operations, Small Spill Response & Patient Decon," June 2-4, 2010. This course is open to all San Joaquin County Acute Care Hospitals. This course is funded by the 09/10 FY HPP Grant. Click here for training flyer/registration form. 24 hours of EMS Continuing Education will be provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency provider #39-0001, 24 contact hours of BRN Continuing Education is approved by CA BRN, Provider #444. Please contact Phil Cook at 209-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org if you have any questions.
January 8, 2010 - Image Perspectives, "Moulage-The Art of Injury Simulation" Course
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency will host an Image Perspectives "Moulage-The Art of Injury Simulation" Course, May 3-7, 2010. This course is open to all San Joaquin County HPP Participating Healthcare Facilities & Organizations. You must be approved by your Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to attend. This course is funded by the 09/10 FY HPP Grant. Click here for training flyer/registration form. Please contact Phil Cook at 209-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org if you have any questions.
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