#GMVEMSC: January 2020 Quarterly Triage Day

We wanted to give you early notice:  the next Quarterly Triage Drill (QTD) Day will be held on January 21, 2020 starting at 2000 hrs. (8pm) and continue to January 22, 2020 at 2000 hrs.  Each quarter we try to improve the QTD experience to help us all be better prepared.  By the way, since we use Ribbons during the triage process but our real-world use for the Tags is to document assessment and treatment, it’s been suggested that we should call them Triage “Treatment Tags.”  Great idea!  Here’s what’s coming in January:

 

            EMS                                                                                                   Emergency Departments (EDs)

Triage each patient to a SALT color category                         Place appropriate triage ribbon on each patient who arrives in an ED without one

Place a Triage Ribbon on EVERY patient                                  Each ED RN should completely fill out at least one “Treatment” Tag during each shift

Place a “Treatment Tag,” and fill it out completely              Enter every ED patient into OHTrac (use the OHTrac app or other means)

If possible, enter the patient in OHTrac                                              If patient put in OHTrac by EMS, make sure patient initials (NOT name) are entered

                        Scan Tag bar code using the app                                               Enter one or two word diagnosis if penetrating trauma is involved

                        Enter the patient’s initials                                                            “Arrive” the patient at your hospital in OHTrac

            Use MCI Radio Talk Groups during selected hours              Monitor and use MCI Radio Talk Groups during selected hours

                        8PM to Midnight, then 8AM to Noon                                      8PM to Midnight, then 8AM to Noon

Each crew:  review GDAHA Surgenet MCI page                 Update GDAHA Surgenet MCI page at least once every 8 hours

Update patients in OHTrac  to reflect when they are discharged or transferred

 

As we did last time, OHTrac incident creation and the request for RHNS messages will be performed by selected personnel from around the region.  More about that in a separate email.  Every patient should receive a triage ribbon and a GREEN triage tag (each tag has a unique number and bar code).  And the goal again is to have every patient entered into OHTracPLEASE:  help us get the word out to all line personnel, both in EMS and in EDs.

 

Finally, remember that on January 9th from 9 AM to Noon, there will be a train-the-trainer program on all the MCI comm systems at Soin Medical Center.  Bring your department phones, tablets, laptops with you – we’ll help you get them set up to use these MCI communications tools. Sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SurgeOhTrac

 

If you don’t have an OHTrac or Surgenet account, you can sign up ahead of time at:  Request Access

 

 

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC Training: January 2020 Quarterly Triage Day

We wanted to give you early notice:  the next Quarterly Triage Drill (QTD) Day will be held on January 21, 2020 starting at 2000 hrs. (8pm) and continue to January 22, 2020 at 2000 hrs.  Each quarter we try to improve the QTD experience to help us all be better prepared.  By the way, since we use Ribbons during the triage process but our real-world use for the Tags is to document assessment and treatment, it’s been suggested that we should call them Triage “Treatment Tags.”  Great idea!  Here’s what’s coming in January:

 

            EMS                                                                                                   Emergency Departments (EDs)

Triage each patient to a SALT color category                         Place appropriate triage ribbon on each patient who arrives in an ED without one

Place a Triage Ribbon on EVERY patient                                  Each ED RN should completely fill out at least one “Treatment” Tag during each shift

Place a “Treatment Tag,” and fill it out completely              Enter every ED patient into OHTrac (use the OHTrac app or other means)

If possible, enter the patient in OHTrac                                              If patient put in OHTrac by EMS, make sure patient initials (NOT name) are entered

                        Scan Tag bar code using the app                                               Enter one or two word diagnosis if penetrating trauma is involved

                        Enter the patient’s initials                                                            “Arrive” the patient at your hospital in OHTrac

            Use MCI Radio Talk Groups during selected hours              Monitor and use MCI Radio Talk Groups during selected hours

                        8PM to Midnight, then 8AM to Noon                                      8PM to Midnight, then 8AM to Noon

Each crew:  review GDAHA Surgenet MCI page                 Update GDAHA Surgenet MCI page at least once every 8 hours

Update patients in OHTrac  to reflect when they are discharged or transferred

 

As we did last time, OHTrac incident creation and the request for RHNS messages will be performed by selected personnel from around the region.  More about that in a separate email.  Every patient should receive a triage ribbon and a GREEN triage tag (each tag has a unique number and bar code).  And the goal again is to have every patient entered into OHTracPLEASE:  help us get the word out to all line personnel, both in EMS and in EDs.

 

Finally, remember that on January 9th from 9 AM to Noon, there will be a train-the-trainer program on all the MCI comm systems at Soin Medical Center.  Bring your department phones, tablets, laptops with you – we’ll help you get them set up to use these MCI communications tools. Sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SurgeOhTrac

 

If you don’t have an OHTrac or Surgenet account, you can sign up ahead of time at:  Request Access

 

 

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC: 2020 Train the trainer sessions

2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up is now on the council webpage!! Please register for one of the sessions if you intend on being a 2020 Skill Evaluator.  If you attended a session last year you do not need to attend this year.  Anyone who wishes to attend will need to bring a laptop to the session.  If there are any questions please contact Chris Freeze – crfreeze@premierhealth.com or Mike Guadagno – Michael.guadagno@washingtontwp.org 

 

****Any sessions with no attendees signed up will be cancelled****

 

Thank you

 

Chris Freeze

Chair, Education Committee

Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

241 Taylor Street, Suite 130, Dayton, OH

(937) 424-2374

 

 

 

 

Chris Freeze Paramedic/EMS-I

Premier Health

Miami Valley Hospital South

Level III Trauma Center

EMS Coordinator

Email- crfreeze@premierhealth.com

Office- (937) 438-4438

Cell- (937) 543-9618

Fax- (937) 341-8230

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#GMVEMSC: 2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up

2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up is now on the council webpage!!

 

Please register for one of the sessions if you intend on being a 2020 Skill Evaluator.  If you attended a session last year you do not need to attend this year. 

 

Anyone who wishes to attend will need to bring a laptop to the session. 

 

If there are any questions please contact Chris Freeze – crfreeze@premierhealth.com or Mike Guadagno – Michael.guadagno@washingtontwp.org 

 

Thank you

 

Chris Freeze

Chair, Education Committee

Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

241 Taylor Street, Suite 130, Dayton, OH

(937) 424-2374

 

 

#GMVEMSC Training: 2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up

2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up is now on the council webpage!!

 

Please register for one of the sessions if you intend on being a 2020 Skill Evaluator.  If you attended a session last year you do not need to attend this year. 

 

Anyone who wishes to attend will need to bring a laptop to the session. 

 

If there are any questions please contact Chris Freeze – crfreeze@premierhealth.com or Mike Guadagno – Michael.guadagno@washingtontwp.org 

 

Thank you

 

Chris Freeze

Chair, Education Committee

Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

241 Taylor Street, Suite 130, Dayton, OH

(937) 424-2374

 

 

#GMVEMSC Protocol: 2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up

2020 Skill Evaluator Session Sign-Up is now on the council webpage!!

 

Please register for one of the sessions if you intend on being a 2020 Skill Evaluator.  If you attended a session last year you do not need to attend this year. 

 

Anyone who wishes to attend will need to bring a laptop to the session. 

 

If there are any questions please contact Chris Freeze – crfreeze@premierhealth.com or Mike Guadagno – Michael.guadagno@washingtontwp.org 

 

Thank you

 

Chris Freeze

Chair, Education Committee

Greater Miami Valley EMS Council

241 Taylor Street, Suite 130, Dayton, OH

(937) 424-2374

 

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: Employment Opportunity

 

DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF

PAY RANGE: $62,067.20 - $93,912.00, DOQ


The City of Xenia, Ohio is seeking qualified application for Deputy Fire Chief. Qualified candidates will have an associate's degree in Fire Science or related field and four (4) years experience of command and control of emergency operations; or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Click 
HERE for the complete job description.

Candidates must hold the State of Ohio Level II Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Certifications; and must possess a valid Ohio Motor Vehicle Driver's License and remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate effective skills in areas of leadership, public relations, policy development and innovation. 

Please send cover letter and resume to the City of Xenia, Human Resources Director, 107 E. Main Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385 or submit via email to 
jpotter@ci.xenia.oh.us by Friday, December 27, 2019.

 

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: FW: Ohio Division of EMS Vacancy

 

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OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Melvin House, Executive Director

www.ems.ohio.gov

 

 

The Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services has the following vacancy:

Education Coordinator (Program Administrator 2)

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please select the position title to be taken to the State of Ohio employment website.

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC Training: FW: EMSC Webinar Scheduled for December 20! Save the Date!

 

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OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Melvin House, Executive Director

www.ems.ohio.gov

 

 

 

Bear 2

 

EMSC Webinar Scheduled for December 20!

Save the Date!

Ohio EMS for Children Webinar: The Ohio Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator Initiative will take place on Friday, December 20, 2019, 12pm-1pm.  Login information will follow.

The Ohio EMS for Children Program will present a one-hour webinar discussion on the benefits of a Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator (PECC) to your EMS agency.  Join Dr. Julie Leonard of Nationwide Children's Hospital and Joe Stack of the Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services as they interview past and present PECCs and discuss their experiences leading their agencies' efforts in pediatric emergency care.

One (1) hour of EMS continuing education will be provided by Nationwide Children’s Hospital, CE #1249.

Keep your eyes open for more information and login access by email and on the Ohio EMS for Children website!

 

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC: FW: 2020 Rural Flex Grant Paramedic Refreshers

 

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OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Ohio Emergency Medical Services

Melvin House, Executive Director

www.ems.ohio.gov

 

 

FREE PARAMEDIC REFRESHER COURSE OPPORTUNITIES

 Dear Rural Paramedic Providers of Ohio: 

As a result of surveys conducted in 2018 with rural Ohio EMS providers by The Paramedic Foundation (TPF), the Ohio Division of EMS and the State Office of Rural Health identified that availability of quality continuing education was among the top rural EMS issues facing Ohio.  Late in 2018, the federal government provided supplemental HRSA funding through the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Grant Program.  Ohio was one of several states who applied for and was awarded supplemental funding in support of rural EMS issues.

We are pleased to announce that funding is available in 2020 for rural Ohio Paramedic providers to apply for a free Paramedic Refresher Training Program delivered by Community Partners and TPF!  Paramedic refreshers currently available include January 27 – February 29, 2020, and June 1 – June 29, 2020.  In order to be considered for either of these  refreshers, visit www.cpartners.org and follow the directions listed under the “Ohio FLEX” tab at the top of the homepage.  Community Partners and TPF will notify you of your selection and provide all additional information concerning these offerings.

In addition, TPF and Community Partners will also provide in-person and webinar-based continuing professional development and educational opportunities in 2020 at no cost to EMRs, EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics.  More information concerning these additional offerings is also listed at www.cpartners.org under the “Ohio FLEX” tab at the top of the homepage.