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Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen is seeking nominations for its 2013 Hometown Heroes program celebrating local individuals responsible for actions that improve communities throughout Virginia. In the past two years over 200 teachers, parents, fire fighters, police officers, first responders, doctors, students, volunteers, and community leaders across the state have been recognized. 50
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The results of the EMS Survey that was conducted at the end of 2012 has been released. See the download able icon to see the results. Click on "read more".
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Help MWHC raise donations for the AHA Heartchase on March 23rd!! To find out how, click on "Read More" link.
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The National Registry of EMTs (NREMT), the Nations' EMS Certification announces an open NREMT-At-Large position on their Board of Directors. Interested individuals should have active experience in EMS education, the provision of emergency care, and be currently certified by the NREMT. Local or national-level EMS leadership experience and previous involvement in NREMT activities is desirable.
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Have you noticed the difference? National EMS Certification cards now reflect the EMS Provider levels recognized in the National Scope of Practice.
Candidates who successfully complete the initial National EMS Certification process or who have transitioned to the Scope of Practice provider levels are receiving NREMT #'s with the following prefixes
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Mary Washington Healthcare is having an EMS Night Out! A free seminar held on Wednesday, March 20 from 6:30pm-8:30pm. To registered, please see the attached flyer.
MWHC_March_2013_EMS_Night_Out.pdf
The Virginia Department of Health is conducting an ICS 400: Advanced ICS for Complex Incidents on March 26 and 27 from 8:30am to 5pm. For more information click on the flyer.
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The Virginia Association Volunteer Recuse Squad (VAVRS) has issued the Rescue College Brochure for 2013. Please click on the link for more information.
Governor McDonnell Issues Proclamation Designating Fire & EMS Memorial Week
A proclamatin issued by the Governor recognizing June 2 - 8 as Fire and EMS Memorial Week in the Commonwealth. The Governor, Secretary Decker, Secretary Hazel, VA Department of Fire Programs, and the Office of EMS worked on this proclamation in order to make this concept and noble recognition a reality. This is a high honor for Fire and EMS personnel to be recognized by proclamation of the Governor. Please remember our brothers and sisters in the Fire and EMS service that have died while serving their communities and the Commonwealth.
EMS Today 2014 Call for Presentations
2014 EMS Today Conference & Expo
Washington, D.C. - February 4-8, 2014
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
EMS Today Conference & Expo: Where People, Products and Ideas Connect
Serving the emergency services community, EMS Today provides professionals with a valuable combination of progressive education, developed by industry experts and JEMS contributors, and the latest equipment from leading manufacturers. Emergency services personnel rely on EMS Today to help develop their careers, create networking opportunities and provide an environment
Medications NOT Available for Restock/Stock
The following medications are still on the list of medications that are not available for stock/re-stock at hospitals in the REMS region:
· Amiodarone
· Atropine Sulfate
· Calcium Chloride
· Dextrose 25%
· Diazepam
· Fentanyl
· Ketamine
· Lidocaine
· Lorazepam
· Sodium Bicarbonate
As these medications become available the hospitals are notifying us of the availability and quantities available for re-stock and unit concentrations.
As previously noted, some medications (e.g. Zofran) may be available in a different packaging format or alternative concentration. Please continue to use caution and extra vigilance to ensure there are no medication errors.
If you have any concerns about the impact of patient care related to medication shortages or any other incident, please use the regional reporting process to notify the council on the issue so that we can investigate and make adjustments as needed.
Regional Training
- Certified Intensive Care Program Fri. 31 May, 2013 (All day)
- UVA Pegasus Critical Response '13 Sat. 1 Jun, 2013 (4:00)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Sat. 1 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Sun. 2 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Fri. 7 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Sat. 8 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Sun. 9 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Fri. 14 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Sat. 15 Jun, 2013 (All day)
- Certified Intensive Care Program Fri. 21 Jun, 2013 (All day)
Test Dates
- CTS - Colonial Forge High School Thu. 23 May, 2013 (14:30)
- CTS - Fauquier Wed. 5 Jun, 2013 (14:30)
- OEMS Test Site - Fauquier Thu. 6 Jun, 2013 (18:30)
- CTS - Spotsylvania Wed. 19 Jun, 2013 (14:30)
- OEMS Test Site - Spotsylvania Thu. 20 Jun, 2013 (18:30)
Deadlines
- QI - Spring Quarter Due Tue. 30 Jul, 2013 (17:00)
- RSAF Application Deadline Sun. 15 Sep, 2013 (17:00)
- QI - Summer Quarter Due Thu. 31 Oct, 2013 (All day)
- QI - Fall Quarter Due Fri. 31 Jan, 2014 (All day)
- RSAF Application Deadline Sat. 15 Mar, 2014 (17:00)
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The Rappahannock EMS Region proudly serves the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, King George, Orange, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, and Stafford; and the town of Colonial Beach and the city of Fredericksburg.
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