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EMS Motto/Logo Contest during COVID-19 Pandemic

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The United States and the world are being confronted with the worst pandemic in modern history. In the normal spirit of EMS, we are called to the front lines risking our personal safety to provide life-saving skills for our individual communities. In this time of darkness, we are the light for many who suffer from every day injuries and illness, as well as COVID-19.

During this time of tribulation and personal sacrifice, we are hoping to obtain a simple message and logo that can be used as a reference point of inspiration for EMS, our first responders, and our community.

Temporary BLS Protocol 932 - Temporary Statewide BLS Non-Transport of Patients with Suspected COVID-19

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Temporary BLS Protocol 932 - No Transport for Suspected COVID-19 Patients

The Bureau of EMS released EMSIB 2020-17 Temporary Statewide BLS Non-Transport of Patients with Suspected COVID-19. This will look very similar to the EMS Triage Tool for COVID-19, we have been using in our region previously. However, there are some changes.

Included on this page, you will find links for the following:

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Workflow for BLS Protocol 932 81.84 KB
EMSIB 2020-17 Temporary Statewide BLS Non-Transport of Patients with Suspected COVID-19 50.66 KB
BLS Protocol 932 Non-Transport of Patients with Suspected COVID-19 424.37 KB
Protocol 932 Home Care Instructions Provided by Bureau of EMS 30.11 KB
EHSF Home Care Instructions with Hotline Information 24.73 KB

Coronavirus Update

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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 will provide a weekly summary update for all stakeholders.

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Temporary BLS Protocol 932 - Temporary Statewide BLS Non-Transport of Patients …
Can an EMS Provider Work during COVID-19???
Disinfectants for Use against COVID-19
OSHA Fit Testing Memo
Why the coronavirus spreads exponentially
FEMA Grant: COVID-19 cost recovery for fire and EMS departments
EMS Motto/Logo Contest during COVID-19
Submit for Staffing Exceptions from Minimum Staffing
Hospital Visitation Policies during Covid-19
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2020-03-12 EHSF Coronavirus Update 640.58 KB
Coronavirus Screening Tool Used by 9-1-1 Centers throughout EHSF 2.78 MB
Donning and Doffing PPE 2.85 MB
Safety for EMS Providers 289.21 KB
2020-03-17 EHSF Coronavirus Update 726 KB
EMSIB 2020-06 Covid-19 Policy and Protocol Updates 128.76 KB
BLS Protocols with Update to 931 Influenza-like Illness 2.27 MB
QRS Guidance 2020-03-19 690.56 KB
EMS Agency Guidance 2020-03-19 727.95 KB
Just in Time Training Links 2020-03-20 598.4 KB
Guidance for Cleaning Motorola Radios 131.15 KB
Guidance for Cleaning Harris Radios 195.97 KB
Fact Sheet for the General Public 199.71 KB
Updated Guidance for Discontinuing Home Isolation 171.54 KB
2020-03-20 EHSF Coronavirus Update 745.34 KB
2020-03-24 EHSF Coronavirus Update 728.87 KB
2020-03-27 EHSF Coronavirus Update 729.8 KB
2020-03-31 EHSF Coronavirus Update 724.01 KB
CMS Flexibilities for Reimbursement 197.52 KB
2020-04-03 EHSF Coronavirus Update 788.46 KB
Stroke Patients during COVID19 146.97 KB
PPE is Key for Provider Safety Flyer 207.15 KB
2020-04-07 EHSF Coronavirus Update 736.79 KB
Ambulance Decontamination and AeroClave Request 815.61 KB
2020-04-09 EHSF Coronavirus Update 793.52 KB
2020-04-13 EHSF Coronavirus Update 881.26 KB
2020-04-17 EHSF Coronavirus Update 718.89 KB
2020-04-21 EHSF Coronavirus Update 719.08 KB
How to Reduce Exposure to COVID-19 while Working 736.2 KB
2020-04-23 EHSF Coronavirus Update 930.49 KB
Respsonsibility of Hospitals to Notify First Responders of Confirmed COVID-19 Transport Cases 149.46 KB
2020-04-25 EHSF Coronavirus Update 782.39 KB
2020-04-30 EHSF Coronavirus Update 723.35 KB
2020-05-06 EHSF Coronavirus Update 762.01 KB
2020-05-07 EHSF Coronavirus Update 739.88 KB

QRS Inpsection Checklist 2017-09

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QRS Inpsection Checklist 2017-09 160.15 KB

EMS Approved and Required Medication List

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This document provides the required and approved medication list for EMS agencies based on the certified provider level and EMS agency licensure level.

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EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2019-06 83.78 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2018-04 82.47 KB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2017-06 2.12 MB
EMS Approved and Required Medication List 2015-08 77.11 KB

Out-of-Hospital Do Not Resuscitate

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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

Licensure: Epi Pen for BLS

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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

Heart Rescue Research

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

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Adverse_hemodynamics_from_interrupting_chest_compressions.pdf 408 KB
cardiocerebral resuscitation.pdf 914.57 KB
Chest compression fraction determines survival in patients with out-of-hospital ventricular.pdf 417.85 KB
Chest compression rates during cardiopulomary resuscitation are suboptimal.pdf 505.14 KB
Chest Compression–Only CPR by Lay Rescuers.pdf 193.79 KB
Chest compressions before defibrillation for outof-.pdf 456.18 KB
cpr with chest compression alone or with rescue breathing.pdf 242.72 KB
Delaying defibrillation to give basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation to patients with out-of-hospital ventricular fibrillation.pdf 111.3 KB
Effects of compression depth and pre-shock pauses predict defibrillation failure during cardiac arrest.pdf 252.78 KB
effects of compression depth and preshock pauses predict defibrillation failure during cardiac arrest.pdf 252.78 KB
Hyperventilation-Induced Hypotension During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.pdf 443.35 KB
Improved Neurological Outcome With Continuous Chest Compressions Compared With 302 compressions to ventilations.pdf 580.74 KB
Incidence of agonal respirations in cardiac arrest.pdf 82.97 KB
Interruptions of Chest Compressions During Emergency Medical Systems Resuscitation.pdf 386.94 KB
Intravenous Drug Administration During Out-of-Hospital cardiac arrest.pdf 351.32 KB
Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation during in hospital cardiac arrest.pdf 91.77 KB
Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation during out of hospital cardiac arrest.pdf 100.15 KB

Heart Rescue Project

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These documents contain PowerPoint Presentations from Dr. Abella providing the science behind high performance CPR.

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Education by Dr. Abella 1.95 MB
Education by Dr. Abella 1.42 MB

Hands Only CPR

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Signs to use at a football game 583.21 KB
A Community Response Planning Guide to Hands Only CPR 10.82 MB
Teach Hands Only CPR to the community 432.6 KB

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