Latest News
Protocol Testing Site DownThe server is down, stayed tuned to the PEMS Site for details about when it will be up again.Read more... |
EMS Safety Officer CourseThe registration link to the NAEMT website for the EMS Safety Course on Saturday, March 24th, 8:30am-5:00pm on the Johnston-Willis Campus in Stalker Auditorium is now posted and the course is open for registration.Read more... |
Job Opening- Essex CountyEssex County EMS is seeking highly motivated professional individuals to establish an eligibility list to fill current full time and part time openings for the position of EMT-I or EMT-P (ALS).Read more... |
OMD NeededCardinal Ambulances Services Inc. (CASI) is recruiting for an operational EMS medical director for its office location in Newport News, VA. This Agency is currently seeking their license.Read more... |
Valium ShortageThere is a current shortage of Valium and it may or may not be in the drug box you receive from the pharmacy.Read 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... |
Upcoming Events
January
February
Protocols, Policy’s, And Procedures (PPP) Committee Meeting
February 02, 2012 (10:00 am)
February 02, 2012 (10:00 am)
Location: PEMS
RGH Office Staffed
February 13, 2012 (All Day)
February 13, 2012 (All Day)
Rhappahannock General Satellite Office Staffed
804-480-0335
Peninsula Pre-Hospital Committee Meeting
February 14, 2012 (3:00 pm)
View Full CalendarFebruary 14, 2012 (3:00 pm)
Location: Mary Immaculate Hospital (Administration Conference Room)
