Oneida Health Care has available for purchas by EMS Agencies D50 in the 50 ml vials For information contact the Pharmacist Lauri at 361-2080

As we all know the PCR is an important medical/ legal document that becomes a part of the Patient’s Medical Record. In an attempt to usher in the era of electronic charting the Midstate REMAC had allowed up to a two hour window to get your electronic chart completed and faxed to the ED. As a result of this two hour window for electronic charts we have experienced an unacceptable number of all types of PCRs arriving to the EDs several hours and sometimes days later.  This created several problems and complaints were coming, not only from EDs but other hospital departments who needed the PCR to continue care. Also we now find ourselves non compliant with DOH Policy 02-05 which requires a PCR be left before leaving the hospital. On Aug 24^ththe Midstate REMAC rescinded the two hour window. Effective immediately all Patient Care Reports must be completed and left before leaving the hospital. The REMAC did recognize there will be times when you are forced to clear the hospital for a call holding but these instances should be extremely rare. If you do need to clear, a detailed verbal report needs to be given and the PCR needs to be completed and returned to the ED ASAP.  No controlled substances will be released from the St. Luke’s Pharmacy without the presentation of a completed copy of the PCR. If you have any questions feel free to contact the EMS Program Agency for assistance.

The DOH has posted a letter to clarify the Feb letter regarding doing calls out of your primary operating territory here is the link to the medicaid website http://www.emedny.org/ProviderManuals/Transportation/communications.html

All medical volunteers for the 2010 Boilermaker Road Race must attend one of the following informational sessions to be updated and receive your shirt,credentials, and party invitations. All meetings will be held at the EMS office 2521 Sunset Ave on July 7th. 10 AM, 1PM, 4:00 PM or 6:30PM. If you have not registered please do so on line. Call Chris B at 738-8351 with any questions.

Central Oneida County Ambulance will be offering an evaluator and the equipment necessary to complete you’re CME skills . Interested providers may have their skills signed off between 09:00 and 17:00  June 13th through the 19th. Please call 853-2118 prior to arriving to ensure there is an evaluator available. Thanks to COC for helping Team Midstate meet our requirements.

Upcoming CQI meetings will be held at KAVAC on June 15th at 18:00, SEVAC on June 16th at 18:30, and Old Forge on June 17th at 19:00 please plan on having a rep from your agency

Don’t pass up this great learning opportunity June 4th

Only 24 hours away from the greatest EMS banquet for the greatest EMS Region

All tickets for the banquet are sold.Thanks for your support

Congratulations on another successful year here in the Midstate Region Go Team Midstate