Ambulance Washing in Cold Weather
If the temperature is 30’F or below, you do not need to wash your ambulance at the end of your shift. The only exception to this would be if the ambulance isn’t being staffed immediately following (e.g. it’s moving to the back of the garage or will be used by a crew later in the day). When in doubt, check with the on-duty supervisor. Thank you.
MEDIC 51 USE
Going forward, as a general rule, Medic 51 should not respond to calls requesting Paramedic intercept, unless it is the only vehicle available or the assigned supervisor is using it to respond. There are a few reasons for this: 1) the partner can assist our paramedic with initial patient care, 2) your vehicle won’t be stranded in another district, 3) in the event the requesting service needs an additional ambulance, you’ll be available.
emsCharts Outcome Change
Changes to Billable Refusals & Outcomes For billing purposes, we now have two options for billing refusals on the back-end: An ALS refusal and a BLS refusal. For sign-offs, when selecting the OUTCOME in your chart, please continue to make a determination on whether you feel it should be billable or not. This may be subject to change at the discretion of the Billing QA Auditors and/or the Billing Department. As a reminder, you should never promise or guarantee that there will not be a bill... read more
Awards, Awards, Awards
Thanks to all of your hard work. We have been honored with many accolades recently. Congrats! Eric Thomas - Henrietta EMT/BLS of the Year 2015 Eric Rathfelder - MLREMS Paramedic of the Year 2015 Chief Allen - MLREMS Harriet C. Weber EMS Leadership Award Henrietta Ambulance - MLREMS Agency of the Year 2015 American Heart Association - 2016 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Level Recognition Award
New Full-Time Employees
Congratulations to our newest full-time employees: Jenna Cirincione and Paige Demick!
Field Testing New Monitor Bag
One of the cardiac monitors is currently outfitted with a new style black bag. We will be trialing this bag for the next two weeks. Some equipment may be located in a slightly different location, so please familiarize yourself at the start of your shift. Please send all feedback, good and bad, to mhoskins@hvaems.org. Thanks.
Zofran for Kids
2.20 NAUSEA / VOMITING CRITERIA Patient with uncontrolled nausea/vomiting and no evidence of head injury: 1. Attempt to treat cause of the nausea. EMT STOP 2. If nausea unrelieved by other interventions: Ondansetron (Zofran) 4 mg IV/IO/IM. Ondansetron (Zofran) 2 mg IV/IO/IM if age >2 years OR Promethazine (Phenergan) 6.25-12.5 mg IV/IO diluted in 50-100 mL NS and given over 10 minutes. NOTE Do not give Promethazine if age >65, and use with caution in older adults and with other... read more
Annual Health Screening: SIGN UP NOW
Sign-up sheets for the annual health screenings are in dispatch. April 5 (1630-1900) and May 3 (1630-1800). If you are unable to make either of these sessions, you will be required to go to Onsite by May 31 to obtain your screening. Health forms will be available in dispatch as the dates get closer.
Will Markert, Now Full-Time
Congrats to Will Markert, our newest full-time employee!
EMS WEEK KICK OFF / NEWS CONFERENCE
We are asking all HVA members to make an effort to attend this event. We all work toward a common goal, this event celebrates the great work that you do every day!!