The Office of Prehospital Care Mission
To ensure that the residents of the Western New York community receive the highest quality out-of-hospital care available through medical oversight, provider education and training, information dissemination and continuous quality improvement activities.
EMS Provider Update Day a Success
The Office of Preshopital Care held two full-day sessions explaining the new EMS regulations. These sessions were held at the Erie County Medical Center and the Wyoming County Training Center. Topics covered during these free sessions were, SSI, Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), WREMAC Protocol Update & Ask the WREMAC Doc, Bureau of EMS Policy Updates & Ask the DOH Rep, Waveform Capnography, CPAP, Creating a Culture of Safety in EMS and EMS Survey Results.
Attendance for these sessions was very high and feedback was very positive prompting discussions for more training sessions. No dates have been set, but any updates will be posted on this website.
Thank you to all of the presenters and organizers for making these sessions a great success.
We have posted some of the presentations from these sessions online. These presentations are available for viewing or download.
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The Office of Prehospital Care frequently sends out important emails regarding training, updates and events. Do not miss out on these email announcements. Use the link below to subscribe or unsubscribe to the OPC listserv.
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Results from the EMS Online Survey
We have completed the EMS online survey for 2008. Thank you to everyone who particpated in this survey. We will be reviewing the results and using them to better the EMS community.
Blood Glucometry
The NYSDOH has posted the blood glucometry policy statement on their website. View the policy
Blood Glucometry Limited Laboratory Registration
The law requires that any EMS service testing blood glucose be required to possess a Limited Laboratory Registration. In order to obtain the Registration, EMS agencies must complete and submit the following documents:
Limited Service Laboratory Registration (DOH-4081)
Disclosure of Ownership and Controlling Interest Statement (DOH-3486)
EMS NEWS
Fall 2008 EMS Bulletin
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