News
Use of King LT
Below is a link to the statement from Dr. Kupas regarding the use of the King LT.
King LT Airway_________________________________________
H1N1 Vaccine Consent Form
Below is a link for the form that must be filled out prior to coming to one of the H1N1 clinics. Please download the form and bring the completed form to the H1N1 clinics. All practitioners attending an H1N1 clinic must register with Melissa to ensure that there is enough vaccine at the clinic.
Sample declination form
The Department of Health has notified the regional EMS councils that OSHA requires each service to offer the H1N1 vaccine to all its members. If a member refuses the vaccination, below is a link to a sample refusal form.
Declination of H1N1 Influenza Vaccination
Rescue Trailer Ads Available
EMMCO West has advertisement spaces available on both of its rescue trailers.
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Rescue Trailer Use Fee
Beginning January 4, 2010, EMMCO West will begin to charge a per use fee for the use of the rescue trailers.
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UPMC Northwest Level III Trauma Center
Effective November 1, 2009, UPMC Northwest, Seneca, PA is a recognized Level III Trauma Center.
New BLS/ALS Protocols announced
The PA Department of Health has released new BLS/ALS protocols dealing with Blast Injuries.
12 Lead Project Operational
EMMCO West's regional 12 lead EKG transmission project has become operational at 2 hospitals and 3 ALS services.
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STEMI & Stroke Resource Guideline
Dr. Brian Risavi, DO, EMMCO West Regional Medical Director, RMAC, and the EMMCO West Board of Directors have released a resource guideline to assist medical command physicians determine the care and transport of STEMI and Stroke patients in the EMMCO West region.
Swine Flu Outbreak PSAP & EMS / Fire Guidelines Updated- PA Department of Health has adopted the interim CDC guidelines for PSAP centers and EMS/Fire providers.
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Smile & Sign Here
Photo Id's & Signatures can now be imprinted onto PA Department of Health Id Cards. Beginning September 15, 2008, EMS personnel can come to the EMMCO West Office between 8 - 4:30 PM Mon - Friday to have their photo id and signatures imprinted onto a new certification card. No appointment is necessary. EMMCO West will have the photo id and signature processing at different regional events. Personnel will need a copy of their EMS certification, current CPR, and a form of other photo id (drivers license, passport, school id, work id).
Emergency Safety Vests PowerPoint Program
November 24, 2008 implements a federal law that requires all public safety personnel to wear reflected safety vests when responding to the scene of an incident on any federally funded highway.
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