Office of Emergency Medical Services

331.  Ciprofloxacin- and Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigellosis in the United States (score: 96)

This is an official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network June 4, 2015, 14:00 EST (2:00 PM EST) CDCHAN-00379 Ciprofloxacin- and Azithromycin-Nonsusceptible Shigellosis in the United States Summary: CDC continu...

332.  FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., updates on some ongoing shortages related to IV fluids (score: 96)

FDA Statement FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., updates on some ongoing shortages related to IV fluids For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 Statement Earlier this month, we updated (/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/uc...

333.  WV HAN Advisory 143 Widespread Influenza Activity and Severity in WV FINAL 01182018 (score: 96)

THIS IS AN OFFICIAL WEST VIRGINIA HEALTH ALERT NUMBER WV143-01-19-2018 Distributed via the WV Health Alert Network - January 19, 2018   Widespread Influenza Activity and Severity in West Virginia   TO:    ...

334.  FirstNet weekly update Jan 29 2018 (score: 96)

January 29, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   First Responder Network Authority staff provided a programmatic update last week at the Southeast Association of Fire Chiefs Winter Board Meeting in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. ...

335.  firstnet weekly update 02132018 (score: 96)

February 12, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   Last week, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the appointment of four individuals to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority, including three new ...

336.  FirstNet weekly update Mar 12 2018 (score: 96)

March 12, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   Last Week, First Responder Network Authority CEO Mike Poth gave a keynote address at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) in Orlando, Florida, announcing AT&T ...

337.  EMS Rule and Fee Changes effective July 1, 2018 (score: 96)

With the completion of the recent Legislative Session, there have been changes made to the EMS Act (Legislative Rule 64CSR48).  The entire Legislative Rule can be found by clicking on this sentence. Also please note the fee changes included t...

338.  Increase in Reported cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection, United States, Summer 2017 (score: 84)

This is an official CDC HEALTH ADVISORY Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network August 7, 2017, 1400 ET (2:00 PM ET) CDCHAN-00405 Increase in Reported cases of Cyclospora cayetanensis Infection, United States, Summer 2017 Sum...

339.  Doddridge County Emergency Squad, Inc. (score: 80)

Doddridge County EMS is currently hiring Full Time EMTs and Paramedics. We are trying to fill 12 and 24 hour shifts. All applicants must posses a current WV EMT or Paramedic certification, or the ability to obtain through reciprocity. There will be a $15...

340.  WVU Healthcare (score: 80)

Minimum Qualifications: •1 year college courses in a related area. Must possess a current certification as a WV Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic •Two years’ experience as a EMT-Paramedic **may be waived in lieu of significant, relevant experien...

341.  Wetzel County Emergency Ambulance Authority, Inc (score: 80)

Wetzel County EMS is hiring full and part time paramedic positions. Requirements include a valid drivers license, EVOC certified within the past two years, CPR certified, C3-IFT, ACLS, PALS/ PEPP, ITLS or PHTLS. Must be currently a WV certified paramedic...

342.  Mason County EMS (score: 80)

Mason County Emergency Medical Services is now accepting applications for highly skilled and motivated EMT's and Paramedics for both full and part-time PRN positions. Applicants are required to hold a current West Virginia EMT or Paramedic certification, ...

343.  Roane County (score: 80)

PARAMEDIC SHIFT SUPERVISOR Roane Co. Emergency Squad (RCES) is immediately accepting applications for a highly skilled and motivated Paramedic, looking to gain supervisory experience. On average RCES typically run 75% emergent 911 to 25% interfacility tr...

344.  Webster Memorial EMS (score: 80)

Webster Memorial EMS is hiring OPT EMTs and Paramedics. Duties Ensures that all vehicles and equipment are functional and ready for immediate use. Render basic or advanced level emergency medical treatment to the injured or ill where ever located. T...

345.  Rural Emergency Trauma Institute (score: 80)

Medical Coordination Center JOB POSTING The Rural Emergency Trauma Institute is accepting resume’s for the position of Per Diem Medical Command Communicator. The position is located in Braxton County, Flatwoods WV. Medical Command Communicators a...

346.  White Sulphur Springs EMS (score: 80)

IMMEDIATE PARAMEDIC OPENING for position of Paramedic Must have a EVOC and WV Paramedic Cert. and C3IFT Willing to work 24 hour Shifts, Excellent benefit package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Retirement with paid vacation sick time and ...

347.  Rural Emergency Trauma Institute (score: 80)

Rural Emergency Trauma Institute Medical Coordination Center JOB POSTING The Rural Emergency Trauma Institute is accepting resume’s for the position of Per Diem Medical Command Communicator. The position is located in Braxton County, Flatwoods WV. ...

348.  Controlled Substance Policy (score: 80)

The following is a memorandum from Dr. Michael Mills, State EMS Medical Director. DATE: August 22, 2013 TO: All EMS Providers FROM: Michael Mills, DO State EMS Medical Director RE: DEA Compliance We have been working with the DEA for sever...

349.  Travel Update -- Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) (score: 80)

Health Advisory #100 Travel Update -- Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) TO: West Virginia Healthcare Providers, Hospitals and other Healthcare Facilities FROM: Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, FACP, Commissione...

350.  WV Substance Abuse Network Advisory WV 004 June 20 2016 (score: 80)

TO: All law enforcement agencies, WV Office of Emergency Medical Services, Hospitals, Local Health Departments, WV DHHR, and other agencies as appropriate FROM: Elizabeth J. Scharman, Pharm.D., DABAT, BCPS, FAACT; Director, West Virginia Poison Ce...

351.  Carfentanil: A Dangerous New Factor in the U.S. Opioid Crisis (score: 80)

Carfentanil: A Dangerous New Factor in the U.S. Opioid Crisis Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid approximately 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. The presence of carfentanil in illicit U.S. drug markets ...

352.  FirstNet weekly update Feb 5 2018 (score: 80)

February 5, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   Last week, First Responder Network Authority staff presented to the 2018 Border Security Expo in Houston, Texas.   First Responder Network Authority representatives...

353.  First Responder Network Authority News March 26, 2018 (score: 80)

March 26, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   Last Week, First Responder Network Authority CEO Mike Poth gave a FirstNet update and participated in a panel presentation at the British Association of Public-Safety Communication...

354.  April 2, 2018— First Responder Network Authority News (score: 80)

April 2, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   The First Responder Network Authority and AT&T announced the delivery and launch of the dedicated FirstNet core network for public safety, meeting another monumental milestone...

355.  April 23, 2018— First Responder Network Authority News (score: 80)

April 23, 2018- First Responder Network Authority News   First Responder Network Authority staff and AT&T field teams supported the security plan for the Boston Marathon, which leveraged the FirstNet Network and technologies. &n...

356.  MPCC Friday, October 26, 2018 9:00 AM (score: 80)

The meeting of the Medical Policy Care Committee (MPCC) will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the WV Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601. The meeting of the Medical Command Committee will...

357.  Resilience Retreat (score: 76)

December 8-10, 2017 Resilience Retreat Mindfulness-Based Resilience Immersion Training Human Performance Optimization for Public Safety Professionals. An intensive introduction to the science of mind-body and cognitive conditioning throug...

358.  Hildreth - OEMS Acting Director 04 07 20 (score: 76)

  We are pleased to announce the appointment of Vicki Hildreth as Interim Director of the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Vicki has served in various positions within the WVOEMS since 2008. She has served a...

359.  Yellow Dot Program (score: 72)

Beginning April 10, 2012, the Yellow Dot Program (YDP) will be kicked- off and will be available to West Virginia citizens throughout the State. While the YDP is mainly geared toward the senior population who has a medical condition or suffer...

360.  Fake Ambulance (score: 68)

From EMSResponder.com Paramedic Spots Fake Ambulance Containing Weapons and Vandalism Items Numerous Minneapolis-Saint Paul area EMS agencies and the Secret Service, undertook special preparations to handle EMS operations during the Republican ...