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PA Certification Downgrade

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Providers
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EMS Providers
Certification

EMS providers may choose to downgrade their certification to a lower level. Below EMS providers will find the process and application to request a certification by downgrade.

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Certification by Downgrade Packet for EMS Providers 99.75 KB

Data: Patient Care Reports

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Providers
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EMS Agency
EMS Providers
Data Collection
ePCR

Here are resources for electronic patient care reporting.

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PA-Approved ePCR Vendor List 2013-03 42.38 KB
NEMSIS Data Manual 2009 1.72 MB

Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate

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Providers
Agencies
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EMS Agency
EMS Providers
EMS Operations
Treatment
Clinical

Often providers have questions about the Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate orders in Pennsylvania. Here are some useful resources.

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FAQ: DNR Order 181.9 KB
Sample DNR 94.7 KB
DNR Supply Form 143.81 KB

ALS Provider Skills Verifcation

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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
EMS Agency Medical Director
EMS Providers
Licensure

All providers certified at or above the AEMT level are required to have ALS skills verifications completed by the EMS agency's medical director. The skills verification must be completed initially and every 12 months. The EMS agency is responsible for maintaining the verification records for seven years.

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Information about the ALS Provider Skills Verification Requirements 29.63 KB
EHSF Template for Skills Verification 14.74 KB

Emergency Lights Laws

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Providers
Agencies
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Laws and Regulations
EMS Agency
EMS Operations
EMS Providers

These documents provide the laws and regulations regarding the use of emergency lights by EMS agencies and EMS providers.

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FAQ: Red Light and Blue Light Laws 8.56 KB
Basic Information about Red and Blue Light Laws 12.3 KB
Title 67: Flashing or Revolving Lights on Emergency and Authorized Vehicles 30.69 KB
Vehicle Code: Blue Lights 5.56 KB
Vehicle Code: Red Lights 5.63 KB

EMSVO Certification

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Providers
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EMS Agency
EMS Operations
EMS Providers
Licensure
Certification

The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require the driver of a licensed EMS vehicle be EMSVO certified. Here you will find resources on initial and renewal certification registration for the EMSVO.

Attachment Size
EMS Registry Job Aid for EMSVO for the Provider 213.2 KB
EMSVO DVD KIt Instructions for Renewal by Continuing Education 60.81 KB
EMSVO EMSIB and Accepted EVOC 2.83 MB

Health and Wellness

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EMS Agency
EMS Providers
Health and Wellness

The EHSF promotes physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness for our providers. Here are some health and wellness resources.

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Workplace Health Promotion 57.03 KB

Licensure: Epi Pen for BLS

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EMS Agency
EMS Providers
EMS Operations
EMS Agency Medical Director
Treatment
Clinical
Licensure

The Department permits BLS agencies to participate in the optional Epi-Pen for BLS program. Here you will find resources related to the Epi-Pen for BLS Program.

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Application for Epi-Pen for BLS Program 101 KB
Medical Director Agreement for Epi-Pen for BLS Program 20.5 KB
Provider Training Roster for Epi-Pen for BLS Program 36 KB
Epi-Pen for BLS Program Training Outline 82.5 KB

Other Laws and Regulations

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Laws and Regulations

While the EHSF assists EMS agencies and providers to understand the PA EMS Act of 2009 and its Rules and Regulations, there are other laws EMS agencies leaders and providers must recognize. Here are some additional laws and regulations.

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Chapter 117 Emergency Services Healthcare Facilities 30.25 KB
Controlled Substance, Drugs, Device, and Cosmetic Act 237.82 KB
Labor Law 5.95 KB
PA Code 55 Personal Care Homes 176.61 KB
Public Utility Commission 1.01 MB

Communication and Dispatching

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9-1-1 Centers
911 Dispatching

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

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EHSF Regional Communications Manual Rev 2016-08 96.25 KB
EMD v13 Approval Letter by Dr. Reihart 71.77 KB
EMD v13 Response Information for EMS Agencies and Providers 37.95 KB

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