These documents provide research articles to explain the effectiveness of high performance CPR to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival.

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.

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.

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

Here EMS agencies will find information pertaining to EMSOF distribution.

WebCur was used as the EHSF Data Repository prior to ESO Solutions.

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.

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.

The Department understands at times EMS agencies may need to use a different vehicle on a temporary basis. Before an EMS agency can place a temporary unit in service, they must submit the following form to the EHSF office for approval.

The EMS Act of 2009 and the Rules and Regulations require every EMS agency to have an EMS agency medical director. Here you will find sample medical director agreements.