About Us

This page provides information on Southern Alleghenies EMS Council as well as links to information and recruitment sites for EMS.

NEWS

Provides updated news articles and other articles of interest to EMS organizations and personnel within the region

Education

Provides links to certification and continuing education class schedules as well as information on special training programs.

Licensure

Provides links to information on ambulance, QRS and VRSR licensure and recognition materials

Operations

Provides information relevant to daily and disaster operations for EMS organizations, including H1N1 influenza

Data/QI

Provides information and links related to patient care reporting, NEMSIS and quality improvement activities.

Classifieds

Provides classifieds for career opportunities and equipment available within and outside the region.

Resources

Links to other websites; information; documents and resources of use to EMS organizations and providers.

Website Redesign

Southern Alleghenies EMS Council has updated our website to be able to provide additional information and resources.  This will be an on-going process that will occur over the next couple of months as we add and modify pages and features.  If there is something that you would like to see added to the site, or have other suggestions, please contact our office.  Contact information can be found on the About Us page.  A list of the pages and a summary of their contents can be found on either side of this page.

2009-2010 EMSOF Survey

The 2009-2010 EMSOF Survey information will arrive at services shortly.  Services must complete the EMSOF survey prior to 8:00 a.m. November 2, 2009 to be eligible to participate in this year's EMSOF program.  To complete the survey you must have the Personal Identification Number (PIN) included on your Service Information Sheet in the EMSOF mailing. 

Click Here to take 2009-2010 EMSOF survey

 

Act 37 Effective Dates Chart

The attached chart indicates the anticipated dates that specific sections of Act 37 will take effect.  The dates are subject to change and are dependent upon publication of regulations under the new law.  Click Here to view the chart.  Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

 

EMS Information Bulletins

The Bureau of EMS has published three new EMS Information Bulletins:

EMS Information Bulletin #72-Statewide ALS and BLS Blast Injury Protocols

EMS Information Bulletin #71-Picture Identification Cards

EMS Information Bulletin #70-Guidelines for Reflective Chevrons

Act 37 Update

The Governor has signed Act 37 of 2009 that is now the new EMS Systems Act.  The provisions of this act will be implemented over a period of time.  Certain portions become effective 180 days after being signed, while others become effective 180 days after the regulations (still to be developed) are published.  Information on the bill can be found here.

Email Listserv

To improve communications, Southern Alleghenies EMS Council will begin to use an email system from Constant Contact to distribute information to EMS organizations and providers within the region.  Similar to a listserv, this system will allow us to provide both urgent and routine messages to as wide of an audience as possible.  Watch for more information on how to sign-up to receive emails.

H1N1 Influenza

Although it is not getting as much press coverage as the early days of the pandemic, H1N1 influenza is still circulating, and is becoming more common.  It is anticipated that the fall flu season will bring widespread H1N1 influenza to the United States.  EMS providers are reminded to use appropriate personal protective measures to keep themselves safe and healthy.  The best way to prevent the flu is through good hand-washing techniques along with frequent hand-washing or use of alcohol based hand sanitizers.  For the latest on the H1N1 influenza check out the Pennsylvania Department of Health website at www.health.state.pa.us or the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.  Additional information will be distributed to providers and organizations as warranted.