#GMVEMSC: Dayton Main Street and Freeway Closures

Main Street Bridge & Other Closures
According to the Ohio Department of Transportation, the following closures are planned in or near downtown:

• Main Street Bridge (SR 48 between Monument Avenue and Riverview Drive) - Bridge closed August 2-5.
• US 35 East Ramp to I-75 North - Ramp restriction now through September 7 (One 12' lane will remain open on the ramp)
• US 35 East Ramp to I-75 South - Nightly ramp closure now through September 7 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

 

 

 

#GMVEMSC: FW: Help Prevent Child Car Deaths: Take Part in the Heatstroke Awareness Challenge

I have no way of knowing how many of our EMS personnel in this region have responded on one of these incidents, but the statement below that it’s an incident you’ll never forget is true.  I’m sorry you don’t have more notice, but please consider being part of the prevention efforts on National Heatstroke Prevention Day, July 31st.

 

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Melvin House, Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov Join the Effort to Prevent Another Child from Dying in a Hot Car  On July 31, recognize National Heatstroke Prevention Day by educating your community about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars  Responding to a call for a child who dies of heatstroke in a hot car is one of those events that EMS and other public safety professionals never forget, and those who haven't experienced it hope they never do. Since 1998, more thank 800 children have died from heatstroke in hot cars in the U.S., including 52 in 2018. On average, one child dies from heatstroke inside a vehicle nearly every 10 days in the U.S.     Most cases occur when a child is mistakenly left inside or gets into a vehicle unattended – and then becomes trapped. It doesn't take an especially hot day for a child to die from heatstroke. When the outside temperature is as low as 60 degrees, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach all the way up to 110 degrees. If a child's body temperature reaches 107 degrees, that child will die from heatstroke. The Office of EMS encourages the EMS community to join NHTSA's efforts to educate parents, caregivers and the public by sharing campaign materials available on https://www.nhtsa.gov/heatstroke and remembering to #checkforbaby on and off the clock. To promote further social awareness and amplify the conversation about this vitally important safety issue, NHTSA will host a "Tweet-Up" on National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Every 15 minutes, beginning at 7 a.m. ET on July 31, NHTSA officials will post stats, prevention tips and heatstroke awareness messages using the hashtags #heatstrokekills and #checkforbaby on all the agency's social media channels. Share these messages with your colleagues and community members to make sure they know the dangers of heatstroke. Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC: Honor the Fallen: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

See attached!

It's time for the Premier Health Yellow Springs 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Saturday, September 7th, 2019

Registration: www.ysclimb.org<http://www.ysclimb.org>

Questions?? Contact Chief Colin Altman, Miami Township Fire-Rescue
(937) 767-7842

#GMVEMSC Training: FW: Memo to Ohio EMS - Measles

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Melvin House, Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services Dudley H.A. Wright II, Chair Kent Appelhans, Vice-Chair Dr. Carol Cunningham, State Medical Director www.ems.ohio.gov/about.aspx     To:      Ohio EMS providers, EMS agencies, and EMS medical directors From: Carol A. Cunningham, M.D., FAAEM, FAEMS   State Medical Director, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS Date:  July 22, 2019 RE:  Measles and Ohio EMS Measles, a highly contagious disease that is caused by the rubeola virus, is in the midst of a resurgence in our nation with a case recently identified in the State of Ohio. The disease is transmitted through saliva and the incubation period is 10-15 days. Measles presents with a high fever, cough, conjunctivitis, and nasal congestion followed by a brownish rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. The disease can progress to more serious symptoms such as pneumonia or encephalitis. The placement of a surgical face mask on patients exhibiting respiratory symptoms is recommended during contact with these patients. The most effective avenue to prevent and mitigate the spread of this measles is through vaccination. The first measles vaccine was developed in the 1960s, and older EMS providers may have contracted measles as a child prior to its availability. MMR, the combination of vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, became available in the early 1970s which led to a significant decrease in the incidence of these diseases. Whether an EMS provider contracted measles as a child or received the measles or MMR vaccine, immunity against measles can be assessed through a serology test from a sample of blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults who were born during or after 1957 and do not have immunity to measles should receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine. For young adults at post-high school education institutions, the CDC recommends that those without immunity receive the MMR vaccine followed by a second dose of this vaccine within 28 days after the first dose. As with most immunizations, there is a small percentage of individuals who do not acquire immunity after receiving one dose of a vaccine. For measles, the second dose of the MMR is typically effective in creating an acceptable level of immunity in those individuals who do not respond to the first dose. The challenge for EMS providers is that there are a multitude of illnesses that present with fever, cough, and a rash. In the prehospital setting, it is often impossible to definitively identify the specific disease your patient has contracted. This fact truly highlights the importance of donning appropriate personal protective equipment paired with frequent hand hygiene for each and every patient encounter. Thank you for your dedicated service to Ohio EMS. Stay safe and get vaccinated! Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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#GMVEMSC: FW: Memo to Ohio EMS - Measles

OHIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Melvin House, Executive Director www.ems.ohio.gov State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services Dudley H.A. Wright II, Chair Kent Appelhans, Vice-Chair Dr. Carol Cunningham, State Medical Director www.ems.ohio.gov/about.aspx     To:      Ohio EMS providers, EMS agencies, and EMS medical directors From: Carol A. Cunningham, M.D., FAAEM, FAEMS   State Medical Director, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS Date:  July 22, 2019 RE:  Measles and Ohio EMS Measles, a highly contagious disease that is caused by the rubeola virus, is in the midst of a resurgence in our nation with a case recently identified in the State of Ohio. The disease is transmitted through saliva and the incubation period is 10-15 days. Measles presents with a high fever, cough, conjunctivitis, and nasal congestion followed by a brownish rash that begins on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. The disease can progress to more serious symptoms such as pneumonia or encephalitis. The placement of a surgical face mask on patients exhibiting respiratory symptoms is recommended during contact with these patients. The most effective avenue to prevent and mitigate the spread of this measles is through vaccination. The first measles vaccine was developed in the 1960s, and older EMS providers may have contracted measles as a child prior to its availability. MMR, the combination of vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, became available in the early 1970s which led to a significant decrease in the incidence of these diseases. Whether an EMS provider contracted measles as a child or received the measles or MMR vaccine, immunity against measles can be assessed through a serology test from a sample of blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adults who were born during or after 1957 and do not have immunity to measles should receive at least one dose of the MMR vaccine. For young adults at post-high school education institutions, the CDC recommends that those without immunity receive the MMR vaccine followed by a second dose of this vaccine within 28 days after the first dose. As with most immunizations, there is a small percentage of individuals who do not acquire immunity after receiving one dose of a vaccine. For measles, the second dose of the MMR is typically effective in creating an acceptable level of immunity in those individuals who do not respond to the first dose. The challenge for EMS providers is that there are a multitude of illnesses that present with fever, cough, and a rash. In the prehospital setting, it is often impossible to definitively identify the specific disease your patient has contracted. This fact truly highlights the importance of donning appropriate personal protective equipment paired with frequent hand hygiene for each and every patient encounter. Thank you for your dedicated service to Ohio EMS. Stay safe and get vaccinated! Ohio Department of Public Safety www.publicsafety.ohio.gov Mike DeWine, Governor Thomas J. Stickrath, Director

 

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