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News archive: Apr

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Health Advisory 116 Injection Safety Recommendations

Since 2009, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has conducted six (6) investigations where unsafe injection practices were suspected to contribute to disease transmission. As a result of these investigations, the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health has recommended bloodborne pathogen screening for more than 4,000 patients. Many of these lapses involved improper access of medication vials or containers which were used to prepare injections for multiple patients. Protect your patients, yourself, and your business by following safe injection practices.To see additional information or download the fill text of this advisory, click on the title above.

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

STEMI, 12 Lead ECG Conference For EMS Providers

May 16, 2016 • 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Winchester Medical Center Conference Center Featuring: Tom Bouthillet, Fire Captain / Paramedic in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina • Skills Covered: Proper lead placement, STEMI recognition on 12 and 15 Lead ECG, STEMI mimics and STEMI equivalents For more information click on the title above. • To Register: Email Kayla Roberts, WMC Chest Pain Coordinator, at krobert2@valleyhealthlink.com. Please include your name, EMS agency and email address. Breakfast and lunch are provided. For Virginia CE, please bring your Virginia state card. For more information click on the title above.

Monday, April 18, 2016

What to do before, during, and after a wildfire.

We want the whole community to know what to do before, during, and after a wildfire, and most importantly, how to prevent one from starting. One of the ways to do this is by promoting and participating in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 7, 2016, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association. Learn your evacuation routes and plan to evacuate if advised by local authorities. Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car. Check your insurance policies to ensure you have enough coverage. Create a communications plan with your family, and as always, listen to local officials. For more information click on the title above.

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

The National Association of EMS Educators EMS Instructor Course Level 1

The National Association of EMS Educators EMS Instructor Course Level 1 July 22-24, 2016 in Partnership with Alpha’s Running Right Leadership Academy For more information click on the title above.