Office of Emergency Medical Services

481.  Drug Information (score: 48)

Return to Medical Direction Drug Shortage Efforts The national drug shortage continues to impact Emergency Medical Services and their ability to obtain certain medications. WVOEMS has developed a program to allow agencies to: Review altern...

482.  Novel Coronavirus Information (score: 48)

WV OEMS 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information WVOEMS COVID-19 Protocols and Guidance E100 Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol 3/29/2020 E100 Appendix A Triage Sheet E100 Appendix B Home Care Instructions E101 Meter Dose Inhaler...

483.  Adult IO and EMT-P 4201 Update (score: 48)

July 28, 2008. Today, the Medical Policy and Care Committee (MPCC) reviewed and discussed intraosseous access (IO) in the adult patient. Their recommendations: This procedure has been shown to be a useful route of medication and fluid adminis...

484.  ICS for EMS (score: 48)

The West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services and the West Virginia EMS Technical Support Network have teamed up to provide six (6) Incident Command System for EMS courses across West Virginia. ICS for EMS is a two-day, instructor-led fie...

485.  ATV Mini-Ambulance (score: 48)

Reprinted from the January 2009 KCEAA eMagazine: The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority has purchased an ASAP all-terrain ambulance. Monies for this unit came from the Kanawha County Commission and the Safety Levy. "This is a phenomen...

486.  WV Data Dictionary Revised (score: 48)

We've updated the WV Electronic Patient Care Record Data Dictionary with some changes: Version 1.21 changes Change formatting, spelling and table of contents issues. Documented the already established use of field E02_12 to record the West ...

487.  Pete Formato (score: 48)

The Office of EMS is pleased to announce that Paramedic Pete Formato has joined the OEMS staff.  Pete will be serving as the Chief of the Office's Work Force Development section.  This section will be involved with all aspects of the EMS sy...

488.  MPCC Meeting (score: 48)

The Medical Policy Care and Committee Meeting will be held on Friday, January 17, 2014 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Sutton, WV 26601.

489.  EMS COMPASS SEEKS PUBLIC BETA TESTING OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES (score: 48)

Contact: Nick Nudell FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Telephone: 760-405-6869 June 20, 2016 Email: nick@nasemso.org Website: www.emscompass.org   EMS COMPASS SEEKS PUBLIC BETA TESTING OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES EMS Community Invited to Test P...

490.  HEALTH ADIVSORY 123 Likely Increase in Illness and Injury in Flood-Affected Counties (score: 48)

  The West Virginia Bureau for Public Health (WVBPH) anticipates increased reports of illnesses and injuries among residents and responders in flood-affected counties in West Virginia. Populations affected by flooding are often at an increa...

491.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 48)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will be held on September 12, 2017 at 1:30 PM at the Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV  26601. EMSAC S...

492.  McKinley To Host Public Forum on Opioid Crisis (score: 48)

For Immediate Release: November 29, 2017 Contact: Alec Thomas (202) 225-4172 Alec.Thomas@mail.house.gov McKinley To Host Public Forum on Opioid Crisis Federal and Local Representatives to Discuss Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic ...

493.  EMS Conference Brochure Released (score: 40)

WV Office of Emergency Medical Services and the WV Emergency Medical Services Technical Support Network (EMS-TSN) are proud to release the 35th Annual EMS Conference Brochure.  The conference will be held from November 1 to November 3 2012 at Gl...

494.  MPCC Meeting Announced (1) (score: 40)

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

495.  MPCC Meeting (score: 40)

The Medical Policy Care and Committee Meeting will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013 at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Sutton, WV

496.  MPCC Meeting (score: 40)

The Medical Policy Care Committee (MPCC) meeting will be Friday, April 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.  This is a compliant meeting.   Please see the ...

497.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 40)

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.  Medical Coordination Center (MCC)  89 Richard D. Minnich Drive Sutton, WV  26601

498.  MPCC meeting (score: 40)

The Medical Policy Care Committee (MPCC) meeting will be Friday, July 18th beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.

499.  Protocol Update Educational Sessions (score: 40)

WVOEMS will be conducting Protocol Update Educational Sessions starting October 6th 2014. The first session will occur in the KCEAA Classroom in Charleston. There is limited seating available (capacity 80 people). Please call Huntington's TSN office ...

500.  Ebola Information (score: 40)

Dear EMS Agency Official Representative: In an effort to keep your agencies informed of Ebola preparedness, I am sending this communication. There is so much information being disseminated. We are attempting to ensure that accurate and timely info...

501.  Dr. Rahul Gupta Safety Message (score: 40)

As Winter Storm Jonas approaches, there is a potential for heavy snowfall, freezing rain or sleet and power outages. Use caution if working outdoors or shoveling snow to prevent serious illness. Please remember to avoid excessive exertion especi...

502.  A MESSAGE FROM THE BUREAU FOR PUBLIC HEALTH COMMISSIONER AND STATE HEALTH OFFICER, DR. RAHUL GUPTA (score: 40)

As clean-up efforts are underway across West Virginia following significant snowfall from Winter Storm Jonas, you should be reminded to use caution during snow removal and debris clean-up.  The risk of exertion brought on by shoveling large amo...

503.  Pharmacists do Much More (score: 40)

Pharmacists do much more than dispense medicine. They are an important part of reducing risk for heart disease and stroke in the community. Pharmacists can help people manage conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol by helping pati...

504.  EMSC June 13, 2018 (score: 40)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Advisory Committee (EMSC) will be held on June 13, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the RETI Training Center/Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton...

505.  Identifying the signs of stroke and calling 911 can make a difference (score: 40)

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability not only in WV, but also nationally.  Calling 911 within 1 hour of symptom onset is done in fewer than 50% of stroke cases.  Fewer than 50% of callers knew they were calling about a stroke-r...

506.  EMSAC September 11 2018 at 1:00 PM (score: 40)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will be held on September 11, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV  26601. EMSAC S...

507.  WV-18-005-Ambulance Reimbursement (score: 40)

This is simply a small excerpt: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has completed its review of West Virginia's State Plan Amendment (SPA) 18-005, Ambulance Reimbursement.   We are pleased to inform you that this SPA is...

508.  March 2019 EMSAC Meeting (score: 40)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) will be held on March 12, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV  26601. EMSAC Subco...

509.  EMS Education Policy and Procedure Update (score: 40)

Attention: EMS Agencies EMS Personnel EMS Training Institutions EMS Instructors FROM: Dr. Michael R. Mills, DO, FACEP State OEMS Medical Director Acting OEMS Director RE: EMS Education Approval Policy and Procedures EMS Educational Institu...

510.  STECS Staffing Changes (score: 36)

Acting Commissioner Chris Curtis has announced changes in STECS leadership following the announcement of the resignation of Dr. William Ramsey: William Rose, M.D., FACEP, of Morgantown has accepted the position of Interim EMS Medical Director. D...