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Start of Shift Team Huddle - Starts Monday
Beginning this coming Monday July 8 @ 0700, each shift will start with an on-duty team huddle. The on-duty supervisor will be leading a quick briefing which will cover the day’s activities. Unless the supervisor is out on a call, huddles will be happening based on this schedule: Monday – Friday @ 0700 @ 0900 @ 1800 @ 2300 Saturdays @ 0700 @ 0800 @ 1800 @ 2300 Sundays @ 0700 @ 1000 @ 1800 @ 2300 The goal is to simply gather everyone together so we’re all on the same page for the shift.... read more
NEW MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION SIDE EFFECTS SHEET
One of the areas we’re focusing on with patients is advising them of potential side effects of the medications we’re administering. We’ve developed a simple ½ page sheet that lists the common medications we give as well as the potential side effects. Please consider giving this to your patient at some point before the transition of care at the hospital. It’s meant to be a reminder for the patient after the fact. You should continue to provide verbal advisement of side effects. Thank you to... read more
Welcome New Employees!
Kyle Kelly - full-time EMT Bill Arnold - part-time EMT Paige Demick - part-time EMT Nick Lowry - part-time EMT
Operational Checks - Philips Monitors on Saturdays
Starting Saturday, October 8th, Operational Checks of the cardiac monitors will be conducted each week on Saturday. Much the same way we check the oil, we will need to complete a form that will be located in the Shared drive Forms folder. When completed, please turn the form over to the on duty Operations Officer. This is a manufacturer's recommended practice and will help ensure any battery, cable, or software problems are identified early. In order to help maintain our cardiogram and oxygen... read more
Our 2 newest cleared Paramedics... Steve & Becca!
Be sure to congratulate Steve Bosley and Becca Searchfield when you see them. They are now cleared ALS providers at Henrietta. They will be riding double-ALS for the next 6 months whenever possible. Congratulations!
Fastrac Fueling
You can now fuel at the Hylan Dr. Fastrac, it works the same way as it does at the West Henrietta Rd. Fastrac. (The card is in the Manager’s desk). Some of the employees were trained at the W. Henrietta Rd. location so they are familiar with us.
PARAMEDICS – CHANGE IN MORPHINE CONCENTRATION
As Strong is no longer supplying Morphine in the 5mg / 2ml vials, HVA will be switching to vials containing 10mg /1ml. The vials will have a red cabinet seal around the neck to denote the concentration change, but as always, you need to confirm right medication, right dose, right patient, and prior to administration. If you have any questions, please see Asst. Chief Michael, Capt. Philippy, or Paramedic Lents.
New Clearances...
Congrats to Bill Arnold & Cassie Wihlen on their recent clearance as a driver/medic.
Special Membership Meeting - VOLUNTEERS
Calling all volunteers! The President of the Board has called for a special meeting of the membership on May 12th at 18:00. The purpose of the special meeting is to vote on amending the Articles of Incorporation of HVA. Please make an effort to attend.