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Training Opportunity - 2015 Hampton Roads Trauma Symposium The 24th Annual Hampton Roads Trauma Symposium, hosted by Riverside Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and the Peninsulas EMS Council, Inc., is being held on 3 April, 2015 at the Williamsburg Doubletree by Hilton, 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA.
This year's program - Controversies in Trauma Care - provides something for every level of healthcare provider. Don't miss...Read more... |
Training Opportunity - 2015 Riverside Stroke Symposium Riverside Health Systems is announcing their 7th Annual Stroke Symposium to be held on 1 May, 2015. The symposium will be at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA. CME/CE will be awarded.
The flier for the symposium is available here.
Contact O'Brien Gossage for further information at 757-534-6227 or
This e-mail address is being...Read more... |
Pharmacy Update - Vasopressin, Narcan & Lasix In light of several long-term medication shortages, providers should be aware of the following changes to the medications carried in the PEMS medication kits:
Vasopressin is no longer being manufactured in a shelf-stable variety. Since refrigeration in the field is not possible and since we have an alternative that is already addressed in PEMS protocols, Vasopressin will no longer be carried in the PEMS Medication Kits.
 The...Read more... |
Meeting Rescheduled: STEMI Task Force Due to preparations for the PEMS Rural EMS Education Expo that takes place on 15-17 May, the STEMI Task Force meeting scheduled for 14 May 2015 at 1300 is being moved up to 12 May. The meeting will still be held at PEMS (Dunston Room).Read more... |
Training Opportunity: ACLS Initial Certification  Mary Immaculate Hospital will begin offering a limited number of 2 day Initial ACLS Certification classes to community members beginning April 2015. The classes will be held in the Center for Professional Development at Mary Immaculate.
The course is $230 for 16 hours and includes the required AHA textbook.
To register, please use the link on the Bon Secours College of Nursing website: http://bsmcon.edu/.
For futher information,contact Travis...Read more... |
Middle Peninsula Prehospital Committee Meeting Postponed Due to the expected impact of Winter Storm Octavia, the Middle Peninsula Prehospital Committee Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, 17 February is rescheduled for 31 March, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Location is still the PEMS Office.
Please make adjustments to your calendars and schedules. Enjoy the snow and stay safe!Read more... |
Training Opportunity - EVOC Class 1, 2 & 3 Kilmarnock-Lancaster County Volunteer Rescue Squad and VAVRS are presenting an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course for Class 1, 2 & 3 vehicles at 61 Harris Road, Kilmarnock, VA on 18 and 19 April, 2015.
Please print and post this flyer in your training areas.
Call VAVRS Office at (804) 749-8191 or visit their website at www.vavrs.com to register for initial certification, recertification or class upgrade.Read more... |
Training Opportunity - HOEPS Conference The 9th Annual Healthcare Organizations Emergency Preparedness Seminars (HOEPS) Conference will be held on 7 & 8 April, 2015 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Hampton, VA.This years two day conference is packed with hands on sessions and topics ranging from healthcare security to incident command and COOP. The opening sessions will focus on the impacts Hurricane Sandy had on the healthcare facilities in the...Read more... |
Updated PEMS Regional Plans! During the last quarter of 2014, our hard-working committees and staff revised and updated three of our regional plans. These plans are linked below for your reference. They will also continue to be available on our website in the Regional Plans directory.
2015 PEMS Trauma Triage Plan
2015 PEMS General EMS Performance Improvement Plan
2015 PEMS Continuity of Operations Plan
Thanks to everyone who had a part in the...Read more... |
Spring 2015 RSAF Grant Cycle
The submission period for the Spring 2015 RSAF grants opened on 1 February, 2015.
Only 29 work days left until the deadline.
All agency leadership should take time to review the needs of their agency and the improved application process so they are prepared to meet the deadline.
This is the second grant cycle that will be using the new, much improved E-Gift online application process. While the...Read more... |
