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CTS Evaluator ClassWant to help get providers started on the right foot (and make a little money at the same time)? Peninsulas EMS Council is pleased to announce a Consolidated Test Site Evaluator classRead more... |
MMRS News!Hampton Roads MMRS Program: Fight of It's Life?Read more... |
Riverside Regional Medical Center Stroke Policy ChangesAttention Providers! You may have heard that there are changes in how we treat Stroke Patients in the region. This is not exactly true. Riverside Regional has made internal changes in their policy on Stroke treatment.Read more... |
Regulation and ComplianceAttention Agencies: As an informational item, as a result of HB 1657 of the 2011 General Assembly regarding variances and exemptions, there are updated application forms on the OEMS web page that reflect the new law which goes into effect July 1, 2011. For more information, visit the OEMS site or click here.Read more... |
Regional EMS Plan Updated The Peninsulas EMS Council has reviewed, updated, and published their triennially review of the Regional Strategic EMS Plan, by making some revisions that are necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the region’s emergency medical care system. The Regional EMS Plan was approved and adopted at the Peninsulas Council’s Board of Directors on March 16, 2011.
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Medication Box Updates There is a continuing lack of medication availability for the regional medication boxes. The Region continues to see shortages, including Valium, Versed, Ativan and Magnesium Sulfate. The regional pharmacists are working to assure there will be adequate supplies, but these are national shortages. The hospitals have stated they will re-stock the medication boxes the best they can with what they have available as long as...Read more... |
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The Peninsulas EMS Council has reviewed, updated, and published their triennially review of the Regional Strategic EMS Plan, by making some revisions that are necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the region’s emergency medical care system. The Regional EMS Plan was approved and adopted at the Peninsulas Council’s Board of Directors on March 16, 2011.
There is a continuing lack of medication availability for the regional medication boxes. The Region continues to see shortages, including Valium, Versed, Ativan and Magnesium Sulfate. The regional pharmacists are working to assure there will be adequate supplies, but these are national shortages. The hospitals have stated they will re-stock the medication boxes the best they can with what they have available as long as...