Office of Emergency Medical Services

661.  Remembering Howard CJ Fortner August 9, 1960 - August 24, 2018 (score: 32)

Howard CJ Fortner Howard CJ Fortner August 9, 1960 - August 24, 2018 Burial Date:September 1, 2018 Services will be held at the Church of God Family Worship Center. The wake for family and friends will be Friday, August 31st, from 5:00 pm ...

662.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 28)

The next Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Meeting(EMSAC) meeting will be on August 19th, from noon to 2:00 PM at the MCC in Flatwoods, WV.

663.  Marked Increase in Reported Human Lyme Disease Cases (score: 28)

Healthcare providers are advised to consider Lyme disease if patients present with EM, facial palsy, or pain and swelling in joints. The two-tier recommended laboratory testing strategy consists of an EIA (enzyme immunoassay) with reflex to Western ...

664.  EMS Advisory Council (score: 20)

The EMS Advisory Council will be meeting June 15 at 10:00am at the Medical Command Center in Sutton. Attached is the agenda for tomorrow's meeting.

665.  2012 WV EMS Conference Vendor Package Released (score: 20)

West Virginia EMS TSN has released the 2012 Vendor package. The Vendor Package is intended for exhibitors, vendors, and sponsors of the 2012 Emergency Medical Services State Conference, being held November 1st through November 3rd at the Resort at ...

666.  EMS Conference Postponed (score: 20)

35th Annual WV EMS Conference Statement Due to the inclement weather and negative effects of Hurricane Sandy, the 35th Annual EMS Conference, sponsored by WV Office of Emergency Medical Services and WV EMS Technical Support Network, has been pos...

667.  Protocol Rollout (score: 20)

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 format...

668.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 20)

The Advisory Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 10:00 a.m. at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Sutton, WV 25301.

669.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 20)

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the to North Central West Virginia Airport, 2000 Aviation Way, Bridgeport, WV 26330.

670.  EMSAC Meeting (score: 20)

The Advisory Council meeting will be Tuesday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be held at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC), 89 Richard D Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.

671.  Marshall Football Ticket Discount for First Responders (score: 20)

Marshall  University is offering first responder ticket promotion for Marshall's first two Marshall football games at Edwards stadium.  For the Marshall vs. Rhode Island game on September 6th and the Marshall vs. Ohio game on September 13t...

672.  Rural Opioid Overdose Reversal Grant Program (score: 20)

The Federal Office of Rural Health Policy's  Rural Opioid Overdose Reversal Grant Program awards funding to develop innovative community partnerships that will reduce the incidences of morbidity and mortality related to opioid usage in rural are...

673.  Minimum OEMS Priority 1 Trauma Team Activation Criteria Updated (score: 20)

To be consistent with the new American College of Surgeons "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient 2014" guidelines that went into effect July 1, 2015, the minimum OEMS Priority 1 Trauma Team Activation (TTA) criteria has been updated to ...

674.  EMS Advisory Council Meeting September 8, 2015 (score: 20)

The next EMS Advisory Council Meeting will be on September 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) located at 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV.

675.  EMSAC Meeting December 8, 2015 (score: 20)

The EMS Advisory Council meeting will be held on December 8, 2015 at the MCC Building, Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.   Meeting time will be 10:00 AM.

676.  EMSAC Meeting March 8, 2016 (score: 20)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the EMS Advisory Council will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Medical Coordination Center (MCC) Sutton, WV 25301.

677.  EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC) June 14, 2016 (score: 20)

The regularly scheduled statutory meeting of the EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC) will be held on June 14, 2016 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Medical Coordination Center, 89 Richard D. Minnich Drive, Sutton, WV 26601.

678.  The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit (score: 20)

Below please find a link to "The Vicarious Trauma Toolkit" recently released by DOJ's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC).  The toolkit contains strategies and resources to help law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service organizations mi...

679.  Evaluating Lights and Sirens (score: 20)

A new report released by NHTSA, titled "Lights and Siren Use by Emergency Medical Services" looks at data from National EMS Information System to evaluate the use of lights and sirens, its effectiveness and impact on patient outcomes, and recommendat...

680.  Ambulance Parking at CAMC Memorial (score: 20)

Just like CAMC General, CAMC Memorial has had heavy crowding in the ambulance bay parking area at times. We know this has caused you major issues and quite a bit of inconvenience, so we have been working on a permanent solution. In order to meet a l...

681.  6th Annual EMS for Children (EMSC) Pediatric Symposium (score: 20)

Overview - Pediatric patients present unique challenges and opportunities for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) field providers and emergency department (ED) personnel. Due to the specialty care required, this symposium offers topics specifically gear...

682.  Voluntarily Recall of Pasta De Lassar Andromaco Skin Protectant (score: 20)

MarcasUSA, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Pasta De Lassar Andromaco Skin Protectant 25% Zinc Oxide 60g Due to Potential Contamination   MarcasUSA, LLC and Industria Farmacéutica Andromaco, S.A. de C.V. is voluntarily recalling...

683.  ENLS October 19, 2018 (score: 20)

SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 2018 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. St. Mary's Medical Center Conference Center 2849 Fifth Ave., Huntington, WV   ENLS is an educational program of 14 distinct modules designed to help healthcare professio...

684.  Agency Memo Regarding Data Gap Issues (score: 20)

It has come to the attention of the Office of Emergency Medical Services that there is a gap in Data Submission from August through September 2019.  This memo is a directive to all agencies to verify their data submission from August through Se...

685.  What EMS and 911 Need To Know About COVID-19 Webinar (score: 20)

The attached webinar has been approved by Dr. Mills, WVOEMS State Medical Director, for 1.0 hours of Continuing Education should your agency choose to conduct it through an approved WVOEMS Educational Institute. The webinar should be titled "What ...

686.  Online Tools and Services (score: 16)

  See WV EMS Jobs Post an WV EMS Job File a Drug Shortage Request. Get Information about Drug Shortages Find a Medical Command call number Log into the Secure Messaging System Register for Classes online (These are...

687.  Trauma Designation (score: 16)

The WV Bureau for Public Health through The WV Office of Emergency Medical Services designates West Virginia health care facilities through criteria in WV Rule 64 CSR 27.  WV Trauma Centers demonstrate a strong commitment to 24-hour availability...

688.  Levels of Designation (score: 16)

Level I A Level I center is a tertiary care facility central to the trauma care system. The center must provide leadership and total care for every aspect of injury, from prevention through rehabilitation. Because of the large personnel and fa...

689.  Child Passenger Safety (score: 16)

The West Virginia Child Passenger Safety Program has implemented a Child safety Seat Emergency Identification Sticker initiative.  In the event of a medical emergency and the parent or caregiver is unconscious or fatally injured, placement of t...

690.  Other Resources (score: 16)

  Fire Science Online Fire Science Online recently launched career and education guides focused on public service and safety careers including firefighting, law enforcement, forestry, and paramedics to name a few.  Each guide contains...