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Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Protocol Rollout

We received significant feedback at the rollout meetings regarding the protocols. They have been edited and submitted in PDF format. These protocols have been reviewed by everyone at the rollouts, and the MPCC April Meeting. There are a few formatting issues that we have been unable to correct. However, the entire 4000 series is currently being retyped. This should resolve the formatting issues. Protocol 9107 has been reviewed by the Regional Medical Directors. It was written to provide guidance in patient care hand-off. The intent is to formalize the process permitting a lower certified provider deliver care in the patient compartment. It has been rewritten to clarify many of the concerns expressed at the rollouts. Due to the increased time getting these released and the upcoming Memorial Holiday, the training time will be extended until June 7, 2013

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Arson Awareness Week Is May 5-11, 2013

The West Virginia State Fire Marshal’s Office announces this year’s Arson Awareness Week theme: “Reducing Residential Arson." Arson Awareness Week Is May 5-11, 2013

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

EMS Instructor Course offered at Pierpont Community and Technical College

The National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE), in conjunction with Pierpont Community and Technical College, will offer the Level One EMS Instructor Course on July 12 to July 14, 2013 at the Falcon Center Conference Room on the Pierpoint Campus. Classes start at 8:00 AM and end 5:00 PM daily. Enrollment is limited to 100 participants.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

MPCC Meeting Announced

The Medical Policy Care and Committee Meeting will be held on Friday, April 19 at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Sutton, WV.

Agency Medical Director Approval Process Policy Released

To ensure consistent standards and procedures for approving an Agency Medical Director in West Virginia, the Office of Emergency Medical Services has released a policy to establish requirements for selection , approval and education of Agency Medical Directors in their role and responsibilities as part of the WVEMS Medical Direction System.

Friday, April 05, 2013

Statewide D50W Drug Relief Offered

Due to the nationwide shortage/unavailability of D50W, The WV Office of EMS is offering the following relief:

Monday, March 18, 2013

Regional Rollouts

Regional Rollouts are now scheduled that will cover the following topics: 1) SMARTT training with implementation dates for all EMS participation. 2) Cert/Recert changes in requirements. 3) DEA controlled substance compliance. 4) New protocol release.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

National Registry Transition Training Letter

Any currently certified West Virginia and Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician - Basic that applies for an up-grade will have met all state requirements necessary to up-grade to an Emergency Medical Technician. Any currently certified West Virginia and Nationally Reg istered Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic that applies for an up-grade will have met all state requirements necessary to up-grade to a Paramedic.

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