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

Here are resources for electronic patient care reporting.

EMS agencies are encouraged to participate in the optional Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program.

Here are resources for the Quick Response Service level of licensure.

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.

In 2015, Act 15 required EMS providers, both paid and volunteer, to have background completed every 5 years. The required background checks include a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check through the Department of Human Services.

Here EMS agencies and providers will find information pertaining to the AHA Guidelines.

There are multiple pieces of legislation impacting EMS. Here EMS agencies, providers, and partners can find various legislation influencing the operations of EMS.

Here is the order form to order EMS certification patches for uniforms.

Here is the form to order certification patches for uniforms.