| What EMS, 911 and other public safety personnel need to know about COVID-19 |
| | WEBINAR What EMS and 911 need to know about COVID-19 Special EMS Focus webinar on Monday, Feb. 24, at 1 p.m. ET /10 a.m. PT will highlight expert guidance on coronavirus for public safety | | | | | The NHTSA Office of EMS will host a special edition of EMS Focus, a Federal webinar series, to discuss the latest updates on COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has now infected thousands of people worldwide. Representatives of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the US Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) have been invited to participate on the webinar panel. The speakers will update EMS and 911 personnel on the latest guidance for first responders who may take 911 calls or treat patients with potential COVID-19 infections, what PPE is required for responding to these patients and recommendations for transporting and treating people possibly infected with COVID-19. The webinar will be moderated by Jon Krohmer, MD, director of the NHTSA Office of EMS. 
| | | | About EMS Focus EMS Focus provides a venue to discuss crucial initiatives, issues and challenges for EMS stakeholders and leaders nationwide. Be sure to visit ems.gov for information about upcoming webinars and to view past recordings. | | | | | Sign up to receive the latest news from the Office of EMS, including webinars, newsletters and industry updates. | | | | | | |
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