#GMVEMSC: First Responder Covid Vaccines Available Tomorrow

Premier Health has availability of the Covid vaccine starting tomorrow March 8th for first responders including EMT/paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement.  In addition to those age 60 and older, the governor expanded eligibility for people younger than 60 based on occupation which includes all first responders.    

 

There are appointments open at two vaccine clinics: 

TOMORROW (MONDAY, 3/8): 8 am to 8 pm at the University of Dayton Arena, 1801 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd., TUESDAY (TUESDAY, 3/9): 9 am to 6:30 pm at Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon

 

To schedule

• Schedule online at Premier Health website or call our vaccine scheduling line at (937) 276-4141 (open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily)
• Bring your ID, (your police, fire, EMT/Paramedic ID if possible) and your insurance card.  There is no fee and your insurance will not be billed, but we are required to collect the information.  

 

 

Candy Skidmore RN , CHEP

Vice President Premier Health

Emergency & Trauma Service Lines

CareFlight Air & Mobile, EMS Center of Excellence,  and Regional Referral Center    

Office: 937-499-8301

Cell: 937-266-1173

Email: ceskidmore@premierhealth.com  

 

 

#GMVEMSC: Upcoming Distance Learning Classes thru Premier Health

See attachments.

 

Save the Dates! Please share with you EMS crews.

 

Upcoming LIVE Free CE Classes Online:

 

• Tuesday, March 9^th at 9AM: EMS Adult Tracheostomy Guide
• Tuesday, March 16^th at 9AM: Pediatric Tracheotomy Care for EMS
• Wednesday, March 31^st at 9AM: B.A.R.K. Basic Aid for the Responder K9

 

 

 

Adult Trach Class  Add To My Calendar

 

Pedi Trach Class  Add To My Calendar

 

Bark Class  Add To My Calendar

 

**Only** if you have NOT attended any of our distance learning classes, please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/Premier-EMS-Signup

 

Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

Elizabeth Beam

EMS Coordinator

 

Fax: 937-223-9314

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#GMVEMSC Protocol: Immediate Change - Ketamine JITSO!!!

All,

It has been brought to the attention of RPAB and the standing orders committee that there is a dosing error in the Combative Patient protocol. Somehow over time we have adopted and changed the dosing to include a repeat dose that allowed a provider to give a total of 1000mg of Ketamine. This is outside the current recommendations for dosing of Ketamine, it also presents an issue in our region requiring the presence of an additional drug bag to complete the repeat dosing. 

After lengthy discussion and communication with the members of RPAB it has been decided to make an IMMEDIATE change to the dosing and use of Ketamine in the Combative Patient protocol. I have attached the JITSO that has both the change to the Combative Patient section and the change to the drug formulary of Ketamine as well. 

These changes take effect immediately and will also be reflected in the 2021 protocol. These changes will be uploaded and reflected on website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the email below.

John Russell

GMVEMSC

Standing Orders Co-Chair

jrussell@hhoh.org

937.626.2323 – Cell

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC: Immediate Change - Ketamine JITSO!!!

All,

It has been brought to the attention of RPAB and the standing orders committee that there is a dosing error in the Combative Patient protocol. Somehow over time we have adopted and changed the dosing to include a repeat dose that allowed a provider to give a total of 1000mg of Ketamine. This is outside the current recommendations for dosing of Ketamine, it also presents an issue in our region requiring the presence of an additional drug bag to complete the repeat dosing. 

After lengthy discussion and communication with the members of RPAB it has been decided to make an IMMEDIATE change to the dosing and use of Ketamine in the Combative Patient protocol. I have attached the JITSO that has both the change to the Combative Patient section and the change to the drug formulary of Ketamine as well. 

These changes take effect immediately and will also be reflected in the 2021 protocol. These changes will be uploaded and reflected on website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the email below.

John Russell

GMVEMSC

Standing Orders Co-Chair

jrussell@hhoh.org

937.626.2323 – Cell

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: Job Posting - Ohio Medical Transport

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: FW: Apply Now: NHTSA Seeks EMS Specialist

 

 

Sandy Lehrter

 

NHTSA Seeks Experienced Candidate to Fill EMS Specialist Role   Applications accepted until March 12   The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for an open position with the Office of EMS. The NHTSA Office of EMS advances a national vision for EMS through projects and research, fosters collaboration among federal agencies involved in EMS planning, measures the health of the nation's EMS systems and delivers the data EMS leaders need to help advance their systems. Experienced job seekers looking to join the team and serve in a hands-on role overseeing projects of national significance to improve emergency medical services, 911 systems and emergency health care are encouraged to apply.  Duties include: Develop, manage, and oversee projects of national significance, including those that enhance the collection and strategic analysis of EMS and 911 data and result in improved EMS, 911, highway safety and prehospital health care systems throughout the nation. Coordinate program activities, resolving programmatic conflicts or barriers to program progress, and furnish authoritative and future-oriented advice, with special emphasis on EMS data management, system analysis and performance measures. Represent the Office of EMS on internal NHTSA teams, work groups, and office process teams, as well as on various external committees and task forces, and routinely prepare and make presentations regarding EMS and facilitate discussion among diverse organizations to arrive at national consensus on complex national EMS and 911 system issues. Applications will be accepted until March 12. Find out more and apply at USAJobs.gov.   Sign up to receive the latest news from the Office of EMS, including webinars, newsletters and industry updates.   Contact Us 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 nhtsa.ems@dot.gov

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: FW: AMR Dayton Earn While You Learn April Academy

 

#GMVEMSC Jobs: FW: Superior Ambulance Recruiting Flyer

 

#GMVEMSC: FW: Apply by March 18: Rural EMS Grants

 

 

The deadline to apply for SAMHSA's rural EMS recruiting training grants is March 18.

 

 

DEADLINE REMINDER: Apply now for rural EMS training and recruiting grants   Eligible applicants from rural EMS agencies are encouraged to submit applications before March 18, 2021   EMS organizations planning on applying for a Rural EMS Training Grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment must submit applications by March 18. SAMHSA plans on awarding up to $5.5 million in awards to help eligible agencies recruit and train personnel. More information is available on SAMHSA's website. In recognition of the great need for emergency services in rural areas and the critical role EMS personnel serve across the country, SAMHSA plans on funding up to 27 projects, with a maximum of $200,000 per grant awardee. Eligible applicants include rural EMS agencies operated by a local or tribal government (fire-based and non-fire based) and non-profit EMS agencies.