The EHSF staff continues to closely monitor and respond to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) challenges. We take great care to align all recommendations from our office with state and federal guidance and resources. We are attempting to communicate frequently, while also making every attempt to reduce redundant communications We are involved in daily conference calls, and willprovide a weekly summary update for all stakeholders.
This document provides the required and approved medication list for EMS agencies based on the certified provider level and EMS agency licensure level.
The Voluntary Rescue Recognition Program (VRSR) is a joint program between the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The program recognizing emergency services that can safely and efficiently perform rescue operations and met the standards as established by the two agencies to obtain VRSR.
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.
This document provides a template of sample agreement between the EMS agency and their EMS agency medical director for medical direction as required for licensure as an EMS agency in Pennsylvania.