These documents provide information on EMS dispatching procedures within the EHSF region.

The EHSF is proud to recognition EMS agencies, providers, and 9-1-1 dispatchers as they serve the citizens of South Central Pennsylvania. The following documents explain the EHSF's commendation awards program to provide recognition. The award request form is also available.

The patient transfer of care form is required by the EMS Act and Rules and Regulations. The Department requires the primary care provider to provide a report with the receiving facility at the time of the patient's transfer of care. The report must be given verbally and in a written format. This form provides the minimum data elements required to be provided at the time of the patient's transfer of care.

In 2014, Act 139 amended sections of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act to permit all certification levels of EMS providers, along with law enforcement officers and fire personnel to administer naloxone during a suspected opioid overdose. The following documents will provide guidance to EMS agencies and providers for operations and patient treatment, as well as guidance for creating partnerships with law enforcement agencies and fire departments.

These documents provide the approved Statewide EMS Protocols for the various levels of EMS certification.

Here are resources for the EMS provider scope of practice.

Here is the approval letter from the EHSF's Regional Medical Director, Dr. Reihart, approving the use of EMD version 13.

This document provides a resource to identify the 9-1-1 dispatching determinants used to dispatch EMS resources by the county 9-1-1 centers.

The EHSF's Regional Communications Committee (RCC) consists of representation from each of the county public safety answering points (PSAPs) or 9-1-1 centers within the region. Together the PSAPs generated and approved the Regional Communications Committee Communications Manual to provide guidance to EMS dispatching and response.

There are multiple pieces of legislation impacting EMS. Here EMS agencies, providers, and partners can find the Rules and Regulations, which support the legislation of the PA EMS Act 37 of 2009.