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Data: Patient Care Reports

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ePCR

Here are resources for electronic patient care reporting.

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

Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate

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EMS Providers
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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) 181.9 KB
Sample DNR (94.7 KB) 94.7 KB
DNR Supply Form (143.81 KB) 143.81 KB

ALS Provider Skills Verifcation

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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) 29.63 KB
EHSF Template for Skills Verification (14.74 KB) 14.74 KB

Emergency Lights Laws

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

EMSVO Certification

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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.

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

Health and Wellness

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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) 57.03 KB

Licensure: Epi Pen for BLS

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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) 101 KB
Medical Director Agreement for Epi-Pen for BLS Program (20.5 KB) 20.5 KB
Provider Training Roster for Epi-Pen for BLS Program (36 KB) 36 KB
Epi-Pen for BLS Program Training Outline (82.5 KB) 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) 30.25 KB
Controlled Substance, Drugs, Device, and Cosmetic Act (237.82 KB) 237.82 KB
Labor Law (5.95 KB) 5.95 KB
PA Code 55 Personal Care Homes (176.61 KB) 176.61 KB
Public Utility Commission (1.01 MB) 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) 96.25 KB
EMD v13 Approval Letter by Dr. Reihart (71.77 KB) 71.77 KB
EMD v13 Response Information for EMS Agencies and Providers (37.95 KB) 37.95 KB

Commendation Program: EMS Agencies, Providers, and 9-1-1 Dispatchers

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Providers
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EMS Agency
EMS Providers
9-1-1 Centers
911 Dispatching

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.

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An overview of the available awards with images of the commendation bars (143 KB) 143 KB
Guideline document about each commendation award (76.6 KB) 76.6 KB
Award request form for EMS agency and provider recognition (89.38 KB) 89.38 KB
Guideline document about the 9-1-1 Dispatcher commendation award (73.01 KB) 73.01 KB
Award request form for 9-1-1 provider recognition (63.29 KB) 63.29 KB

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