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November 6, 2009 - Holiday Office ClosureThe San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, 2009, and will re-open with normal office hours Monday, November 30, 2009.
November 6, 2009 - Additional Advanced Airway Class
Due to overwhelming demand, American Medical Response and the Stockton Fire Department have added an additional advanced airway course. The class will be taught by REACH and will be from 0900-1200 on November 16th at American Medical Response. The training is being offered at no cost and CE will be given. There are still a few spots left - you must be registered to attend. Please contact either one of the following representatives to register: Julie Lindemann (AMR) at jlindemann@amr-ems.com, (209) 944-0614 or Jim Wold (Stockton FD) at jim.wold@ci.stockton.ca.us, (209) 471-0462.
November 6, 2009 - Liaison Committee Meeting 11/18/09 Location Change
The San Joaquin County EMS Liaison Committee scheduled for November 18, 2009, will be held at Ripon Fire Department.
October 30, 2009 - Draft Policies Available For Public Review
The EMS Agency is soliciting public comments on new and revised EMS Policies. The draft policies available for public comment may be viewed or downloaded from the Draft Policies web page.
Please submit your comments or suggestions using the comment forms provided on the Draft Policies web page by no later than 5 PM, November 16, 2009. Completed comment forms may be submitted by email to Christine Tualla at ctualla@sjgov.org or by U.S. Mail to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency, PO Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231.
October 30, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2009, it will re-open with normal office hours Thursday, November 12, 2009.
October 23, 2009 - Notice Regarding Payment Type
Effective January 1, 2010, the EMS Agency will no longer accept personal checks. Acceptable payment methods are cash, Debit, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or money order.
October 23, 2009 - EMS Authority 15 Day Public Comment on Revised Proposed Regulations
The Emergency Medical Services Authority is releasing the revised proposed Paramedic Regulation, EMT, AEMT, Discipline, and Central Registry Regulations for 15-day public comment from October 21, 2009, to November 4, 2009. The proposed text of the guidelines and a sample comment table are available on the EMS Authority's website at www.emsa.ca.gov.
October 23, 2009 - Advanced Airway Training
American Medical Response and the Stockton Fire Department are co-hosting Advanced Airway Classes. The classes, taught by REACH, will be from 0900-1200 on November 12th at Stockton Fire Department. The training is being offered at no cost and CE will be given. There are still a few spots left - you must be registered to attend. Please contact either one of the following representatives to register: Julie Lindemann (AMR) at jlindemann@amr-ems.com, (209) 944-0614 or Jim Wold (Stockton FD) at jim.wold@ci.stockton.ca.us, (209) 471-0462.
October 9, 2009 - The San Joaquin County EMS Agency Web Site will be down October 16, 2009 through October 18, 2009
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency website will be unavailable from Friday October 16, 2009 through Sunday October 18, 2009 while the County Information Services Department moves the County’s web servers to the new County Administration Building.
October 9, 2009 - French Camp Reserve Firefighters Spaghetti Dinner
French Camp Reserve Firefighters Association is hosting its annual Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, October 17, 2009, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at the French Camp Fire Station, 310 E. French Camp Rd. Join them for fun, food and raffles (raffle tickets sold separately). Dinner tickets sold at the door: $7.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors, and $3.00 for children 10 and under. All proceeds to benefit the French Camp Reserve Firefighters Association for the future purchase of equipment to help the Fire District and community, click here to view the flyer.
August 28, 2009 - Draft Plans Available For Public Review
The EMS Agency is soliciting public comments on EMS Draft Plans. The draft plans available for public comment may be viewed or downloaded from the Draft Policies web page.
Please submit your comments or suggestions using the comment forms provided on the Draft Policies web page by no later than October 12, 2009. Completed comment forms may be submitted by email to Christine Tualla at ctualla@sjgov.org or by U.S. Mail to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency, PO Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231.
August 28, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday September 7, 2009, and will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
August 7, 2009 - "REACH on Tour" Conference at SJGH
The REACH on Tour conference is coming to a classroom near you on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the San Joaquin General Hospital in Stockton, CA. Click here to view the flyer. The conference is $39, which includes lunch, t-shirt, and seven CEUs (one CEU credit for every hour of education provided). Nursing CEUs: REACH Air Medical Services, Mediplane Inc., is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #9697. EMT-P/EMT CEUs: REACH Air Medical Services, Mediplane Inc., is a provider approved by the State of California, EMT-P Provider #49-0008. Please call 888-660-9888 if you have questions. To register, or for additional information, please visit www.REACHair.com.
July 24, 2009 - EMS Authority 45 Day Public Comment on Revising and Introducing Regulations
The Emergency Medical Services Authority is proposing to amend the following Chapters of the California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 22:
- Chapter 2, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT);
- Chapter 3: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced EMT);
- Chapter 6: Process for EMT and Advanced EMT Disciplinary Action.
- Chapter 10: California EMT Central Registry.
The public is invited to submit written comments on the proposed regulatory actions during the 45-day public comment period provided from July 24, 2009 to September 8, 2009. The EMS Authority must receive written comments on the proposed changes by 5:00 pm on September 8, 2009.
If you are unable to access the website and would like copies of the Regulations mailed, faxed or emailed to you or if you have any questions, please contact the following individuals:
- EMT Regulation and/or Advanced EMT Regulations, contact Laura Little (916) 322-4336, extension 461, or Laura.Little@emsa.ca.gov.
- Process for EMT and Advanced EMT Disciplinary Action Regulations and/or California EMT Central Registry Regulations, contact Adam Morrill (916) 322-4336 extension 436, or Adam.Morrill@emsa.ca.gov.
July 24, 2009 - EMT-I Class
Ripon Consolidated Fire District will be hosting an EMT-I Class beginning September 2, 2009, with an orientation August 19, 2009. The class fee is $575.00 per person. Please contact Ripon Fire Station #1 at 209-599-4209 to register. Click here for flyer and additional information.
June 17, 2009 - EMS Authority 45 Day Public Comment on Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Regulations, Chapter 4, Division 9, Title 22, California Code of Regulations
The Emergency Medical Services Authority is proposing to amend the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Regulations, Chapter 4, Division 9, Title 22, California Code of Regulations. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Initial Statement of Reasons, and proposed text of the regulation changes are available on the EMS Authority's web site at www.emsa.ca.gov. All interested persons are invited to comment beginning July 17, 2009, through August 31, 2009. Comments can be: mailed to Nancy Steiner, 1930 9th St., Sacramento, CA 95814; faxed to 916-324-2875; or e-mailed to nancy.steiner@emsa.ca.gov. In addition, a public hearing will be held on August 31, 2009, from 10 am to 12 pm at the EMS Authority for those individuals who would like to present statements or arguments orally or in writing.
July 10, 2009 - Draft Policies Available For Public Review
The EMS Agency is soliciting public comments on more than twenty new and revised EMS Policies. The draft policies available for public comment may be viewed or downloaded from the Draft Policies web page.
Please submit your comments or suggestions using the comment forms provided on the Draft Policies web page by no later than August 28, 2009. Completed comment forms may be submitted by email to Christine Tualla at ctualla@sjgov.org or by U.S. Mail to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency, PO Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231.
June 25, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Friday, July 3, 2009, and will re-open with normal office hours Monday, July 6, 2009.
June 25, 2009 - 2009 ARRL Field Day Is This Weekend
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency will be hosting the 2009 ARRL Field Day this weekend (June 27th and 28th) for 24 hours. This will be a great training opportunity for all new HAM radio operators. Non licensed operators will also have a chance to get on the air during this event as well. There is no cost to attend this event. For more information see the flyer or go to http://sjham.com/.
June 25, 2009 - Paramedic Accreditation Test Schedule
No Paramedic Accreditation Test will be offered during August. The next Paramedic Accreditation Test will be scheduled for September 10, 2009.
June 19, 2009 - New Certification/Accreditation Applications
New certification/accreditation applications have been posted to the EMS Personnel Information pages of the website. They will be effective July 1, 2009 and the previous version will no longer be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin O'Loughlin at 209-468-6818 or by e-mail koloughlin@sjgov.org.
June 5, 2009 - The Joint Commission Training
The Joint Commission presents "Emergency Management Standards Update 2009" Training, Thursday, June 25, 2009, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The featured speaker is Jerry Gervais, FASHE, CHFM, Associate Director of the Standards Interpretation Group at The Joint Commission. With the revised Emergency Management Standards now in full effect, this presentation will address the implementation challenges organizations have been experiencing, the frequently asked questions coming from the field, and tangible strategies to meet these challenges head on, to ensure the highest standard of preparedness, readiness and quality care. This course is FREE to personnel from hospital, health care providers, long term care, and pre-hospital providers who participate in the 08/09 Hospital Preparedness Program Grant. Click here for the training flyer/registration form. Please contact Phil Cook at 209-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org if you have any questions.
June 5, 2009 - San Joaquin Area Critical Incident Support Team Training
The San Joaquin Area Critical Incident Support Team presents "CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management): Group Crisis Intervention & Peer Support Training," July 8-10, 2009. This course is designed to assist personnel from hospital, clinics, long term care facilities, and pre-hospital care providers in developing CISM team and offering service. This course is FREE to personnel from hospital, health care providers, long term care, and pre-hospital providers who participate in the 08/09 FY Hospital Preparedness Program 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.
May 22, 2009 - EMS Copying Fee
This is a reminder that all personnel are required to submit complete certification, accreditation and authorization application packets, which include all required copies. Therefore, effective immediately, a 10 cent per page copy fee will be charged to all persons that must have EMS office staff make copies.
May 22, 2009 - REACH on Tour Conferences
The REACH on Tour conferences are coming to a classroom near you. The first two conferences will be held in northern California:
- Friday, July 17, 2009, Ukiah Valley Medical - Ukiah, CA. Limited seating (maximum 40). Click here for the flyer.
- Saturday, August 15, 2009, Queen of the Valley Medical Center - Napa, CA. Walk-ups welcome.
May 14, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2009 and will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, May 26, 2009.
May 8, 2009 - Welcome Rick Jones
Dan Burch, EMS Administrator is pleased to announce that Rick Jones has joined the EMS Agency staff filling the position of EMS Analyst. Mr. Jones has over 30 years of EMS experience having served in the field as both an EMT and paramedic and in EMS administration with the Alpine, Mother Lode, San Joaquin EMS Agency. Mr. Jones has B.A. degrees in Environmental Studies and Sociology from U.C. Santa Barbara and an M.P.A. from Troy University.
May 8, 2009 - Farmington Fire District Annual Pancake Breakfast
Farmington Fire District will be hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 17, 2009, from 7 am to 12 noon at the Farmington Fire Department (corner of Escalon-Bellota & Hwy 4). Fun, food, and prizes! Cost: Adults $5.00, Children $3.00. All you can eat. All proceeds to benefit the Farmington Fire District Volunteer Fund. Click here for the flyer.
May 1, 2009 - Update to the Scheduled Med Net Radio System Outage
Please note that the Med Net Radio System outage scheduled for May 6th has changed from 1000 to 1400 hours. Please click here for the revised Memorandum.
April 23, 2009 - Scheduled Med Net Radio System Outage
San Joaquin County Communications will be upgrading the County's microwave system between Tuesday, May 5th and Thursday, May 7th, 2009. This upgrade will result in temporary outages of the Med Net channels 1 and 2 for up to 15 minutes on two separate days. The outage will only affect Med Net channels 1 and 2 (San Joaquin General Hospital). Click here for the Memorandum that provides the specific dates and times of the scheduled outage.
April 10, 2009 - Long Term Care Facilities "Education & Training Summit"
The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) in coordination with the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency and the San Joaquin County EMS Agency would like to invite Long Term Care Providers to a special "Education and Training Summit". The Summit for Stanislaus/San Joaquin County Long Term Care facilities will be held on Wednesday May 6, 2009, from 10 am to 3 pm at the San Joaquin County, Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA. There will be NO COST to attend the summit; however we do need you to register for the Summit so we may provide each attendee with materials and a free lunch. We expect a large number of attendees for this Summit. We are limiting the registration for this event to two representatives per facility. You may place additional staff on a waiting list that will be utilized should some openings become available. Click here for more information. Please register for the Summit by e-mailing Alexandra Speer at aspeer@cahf.org. If you have any questions, please contact Alexandra at 1-800-347-5547 ext 202.
April 10, 2009 - Free HAM Training for Beginner's
The Manteca and Tracy Amateur Radio Clubs are offering a free beginner's "how-to" and "what's that?" class for new and recently-upgraded HAMs on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 9am-1pm. The Technician Class will end before noon. The class will be held at Manteca Fire Station #1, 290 S. Powers Ave., Manteca, CA. Talk-in: Manteca repeater 146.985 - PL 100.0 or the Tracy repeater 146.655 - PL 100.0. Click here for additional information. If you wish to RSVP for the class or have questions, please contact John AF6JP at john@pimmer.com.
April 3, 2009 - Revised Policy
Revised EMS Policy 6101 Sentinel Event Reporting Requirements and EMS Policy 6101A Sentinel Event Report Form have been posted to the Policies page. The most significant change is the to reporting requirements, which now require that the event be reported to the EMS Duty Officer within 8 hours of the event discovery; in addition, the Sentinel Event Report Form must be submitted to the EMS Agency within 24 hours. Please contact Kevin O'Loughlin at koloughlin@sjgov.org if you have any questions.
March 27, 2009 - HAM CRAM - Ham Radio Licensing Class
HAM CRAM Training will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at San Joaquin General Hospital. This class is FREE and open to all San Joaquin County hospitals, clinics and pre-hospital care providers. It is funded by the HPP Grant. This class is organized in cooperation with the San Joaquin County Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the Manteca Amateur Radio Club. This is the last HPP grant funded HAM Cram scheduled for 2009. Click here for flyer and additional information.
March 19, 2009 - Ruling in Favor of San Joaquin County in its Dispatch Litigation with the City of Stockton
Stanislaus Superior Court Judge David Vanderwall rules in favor of San Joaquin County in its litigation with the City of Stockton over the transfer of 9-1-1 medical calls. The court's decision grants San Joaquin County's writ petition and directs the City of Stockton to "immediately comply with San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency policies 3001 and 3001A." To read the full decision click here.
March 6, 2009 - EMS Liaison Committee Meeting Cancellation
The EMS Liaison Committee meeting scheduled for March 11, 2009 has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2009. To view the EMS Liaison Committee Meeting schedule for 2009 please visit the Committees web page.
February 27, 2009 - First Responder Training
Montezuma Fire District will be hosting an initial First Responder class beginning March 14, 2009. You must work for a San Joaquin County First Responder Agency to enroll and attend this class. The class fee is $55.00 per person. Please contact Captain Paul Tualla at ptmicp@gmail.com to register. Please click here for flyer and additional information.
February 27, 2009 - EMS-C Pediatric Disaster Care Conference
"Meeting the EMS-C Challenge: Making a Difference in Pediatric Disaster Care" conference is being offered by Alameda County Public Health - EMS. The conference date is April 15th from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm in San Leandro, CA. The $25.00 fee includes lunch and CEs for RNs, EMTs and paramedics. Please contact Cynthia Frankel at Cynthia.frankel@acgov.org or Erica Campos at Erica.campos@acgov.org. Please click here for flyer and additional information.
February 27, 2009 - Blood Sweat and Tears Conference
Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Trauma Program, is holding a conference on Friday, May 29, 2009, titled Blood, Sweat and Tears from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. It's an all encompassing trauma conference, from first responder to disposition. The cost is $50.00 per person and 7 continuing education credits will be offered to all EMT and Registered Nurses that attend. Please contact Bri Anne Ritchie at 916-864-5692. Please click here for flyer and additional information.
February 20, 2009 - Time Change of Scheduled Med Net Radio Outage
San Joaquin County Communications will be upgrading the County's microwave system between Monday February 23 and Friday February 27, 2009. This upgrade will result in the temporary outage of the Med Net channels 1 and 2 for up to 12 minutes on two separate days. The outage will only affect Med Net channels 1 and 2 (San Joaquin General Hospital). Please click here for the memo which provides the specific dates and times of the scheduled outage. Please note: The February 23rd outage has changed from 0930 to 1000 hours.
February 20, 2009 - Location Change for Enhanced Exercise Design, Conduct & Evaluation Course
The Enhanced Exercise Design, Conduct & Evaluation Course By CSTI California Specialized Training Institute offered March 17-20, 2009 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at will now be held at the San Joaquin County Agricultural Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206. Space is still available. This course is free to all San Joaquin County Participating Health Care Facilities. Funding approved through the 08/09 FY Hospital Preparedness Program Grant. *Registration fee for all other participants is $650.00 per person. Contact Phil Cook at 209-468-6818 or pcook@sjgov.org or click here for additional information.
February 12, 2009 - Welcome Shellie Lima
Dan Burch, EMS Administrator is pleased to announce that Shellie Lima is joining the EMS Agency staff filling the position of Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS). Ms. Lima has more than 15 years of experience as an emergency dispatcher with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department and the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory/Alameda County Emergency Communications Center. Ms. Lima a veteran of the U.S. Air Force earned a B.S. in Management from Park University, Missouri and an M.B.A. from the University of the Pacific.
The RDMHS position provides support and assistance for medical and health disaster preparedness to the 11 counties comprising the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) Mutual Aid Region 4, including Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, and Yolo. Ms. Lima reports for duty on February 17, 2009. Please join us in a hardy Welcome Aboard!
February 2, 2009 - Employment Opportunities
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is currently recruiting for two positions, EMS Quality Improvement/Trauma Coordinator and EMS Analyst. Please visit the Employment Opportunities web page for more information.
January 30, 2009 - Scheduled Med Net Radio System Outage
San Joaquin County Communications will be upgrading the County's microwave system between Monday February 23 and Friday February 27, 2009. This upgrade will result in the temporary outages of the Med Net channels 1 and 2 for up to 12 minutes on two separate days. The outage will only affect Med Net channels 1 and 2 (San Joaquin General Hospital). Click here for the Memorandum that provides the specific dates and times of the scheduled outage.
January 30, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, February 16, 2009, and will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, February 17, 2009.
January 30, 2009 - HAM CRAM - Ham Radio Licensing Class
HAM CRAM Training will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at San Joaquin General Hospital. This class is FREE and open to all San Joaquin County hospitals, clinics and pre-hospital care providers. It is funded by the HPP Grant. This class is organized in cooperation with the San Joaquin County Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the Manteca Amateur Radio Club. Click here for flyer and additional information.
January 23, 2009 - Draft Policy Available For Public Review
Draft policy number 6101, Sentinel Event Reporting, is posted for review on the Draft Policies web page. It is being posted for an additional 15 days because of changes that were incorporated from the public comments that were received.
January 9, 2009 - New Policies
Policy Number 7040, Hospital Inpatient Bed Polling, has been added to the Policies web page. This policy is effective February 1, 2009.
January 9, 2009 - HAM CRAM - Ham Radio Licensing Class
HAM CRAM Training will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at San Joaquin General Hospital. This class is FREE and open to all San Joaquin County hospitals, clinics and pre-hospital care providers. It is funded by the HPP Grant. This class is organized in cooperation with the San Joaquin County Amateur Radio Emergency Service and the Manteca Amateur Radio Club. Click here for flyer and additional information.
January 6, 2009 - EMS Policy Memorandum 2009-01, Billing for Services to Non-transported Patients
EMS Policy Memorandum 2009-01, Billing for Services to Non-transported Patients has been added to the Policies web page in the Policy Memorandum section. This policy memorandum clarifies the conditions in which billing for services to non-transported patients are allowable. See memorandum for complete information.
January 6, 2009 - EMS Policy Memorandum 2009-02, Emergency and Non-Emergency Patient Definitions
EMS Policy Memorandum 2009-02, Emergency and Non-Emergency Patient Definitions has been added to the Policies web page in the Policy Memorandum section. The purpose of this policy memo is to clarify when a non-emergency ambulance provider must refer a patient transport to the holder of the exclusive emergency ambulance contact. See memorandum for complete information.
January 6, 2009 - Holiday Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, January 19, 2009, and will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
January 6, 2009 - Radiation Medical Management Training For Hospitals
The U.S. Department of Energy's Radiation Medical Management Course is being hosted by Sutter Tracy Community Hospital on January 23, 2009. This FREE eight-hour course is intended for hospital emergency room doctors, nurses, and patient decontamination team members who may be required to treat a patient potentially contaminated with transuranic material from a WIPP transportation accident. Please click here for training flyer/additional information.
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