Flu Clinic Cancelled
The Rome drive through flu clinic scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled
BLS Agency Extension Announced
Please note the submission deadline for Basic Life Support First Response (BLSFR) agency updated packets for all Midstate Agencies has been extended through December 31, 2011.
As of December 31, 2011 any BLSFR that has a current Department issued agency code that has not submitted a completed and signed update packet will be deactivated rendering them ineligible for EMS Training funding.
BLSFR Agencies wishing to reapply to the Department for an agency code after deactivation may do so by completing and submitting an original application.
Just a reminder that the 2011 Vital Signs Conference will be held in Syracuse October 13-16.
This year is expected to be one of our best yet. Vitals Signs is proud to be the host for
presentation of EMS World’s 2011 Top Innovation Awards and we hope to see you there.
PROJECT KIDS CARE! “NALS 101”
COME JOIN US FOR ANOTHER NON-CORE CME PRESENTATION SPONSORED BY FSLHC PROJECT KIDS CARE! “NALS 101” IS A CONDENSED 3 HOUR CLASS THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE LATEST UP TO DATE INFORMATION FOR THE CARE OF NEWBORNS. REGISTER NOW UNDER “CLASSES” AND WE WILL SEE YOU 6PM SHARP MONDAY NIGHT, OCTOBER 17TH AT THE FSLHC EMS EDUCATION TRAINING CENTER, 2521 SUNSET AVE, UTICA, ROOM 201!
Drive Through Flu Shot Clinic For First Responders
Get your FREE flu shot without ever leaving your vehicle!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
9:00 am – Noon
Rome Memorial Hospital’s East Oak Street Parking Lot.
Please enter via Black River Blvd.
Advance registration required!
https://www.ehealthscheduling.com – - select Oneida County.
One shot per door or window! Nurses will NOT enter vehicles.
Questions? Rene Burgess @798-5748 or Rburgess@ocgov.net
Rome Memorial Hospital is conducting this clinic in conjunction with the Oneida County Health Department. This is an exercise to test our capabilities to vaccinate first line responders
in the event of an actual pandemic flu.
Advanced EMT Intermediate Original and Refresher
Advanced EMT Intermediate Original and Refresher class Starts October 3. Class will run thru January 19, 2012. Class will be held at the Frankfort Fire Station, 158 South Litchfield St., Monday’s and Thursday’s form 6:30pm to 10:00pm and some Saturday’s 9:00am to 1:0pm. You can Register by Clicking the “Class Listing and Reg” tab at the top of the page.
FLU CLINIC
St Elizabeth’s Medical Center will be offering a free Flu clinic to all First Responders on Thursday Oct 6th from 09:00 to 17:00 in conference room A all first responders are welcome.
Water Safety Class
Woodgate Fire Department is hosting our next Project Kids Care non core CME class Monday, September 19, 6pm-9pm. Grab your swimsuit and PFD and join us for an eye-opening class on basic water safety and rescue techniques. This is for EMS providers only, and worth 3 non core CME hours. What a fun way to get CME credits. Class will meet at Woodgate Fire Dept. and carpool to the site that’s been approved for our class (it’s a secret location so everyone please meet at Woodgate Fire Dept!) Call Bill At 315-624-4539 to register!
County Meetings
September County and CQI meetings will be held at the following locations: Oneida Co. Sept.20 18:00 EMS Offices. Madison Co. Sept 21 18:30 Munnsville FD. Herkimer Co. Sept. 22 18:30 911 Center. Please send a representative.
Temporary Certification Cards From the NYS-DOH
Are you an Advanced Life Support Provider that has recently tested and have received the HOT PINK Temporary Certification Card in the mail for your results? If you answered “Yes” to this question did you submit a copy of this Temporary Certification Card to the Program Agency to avoid having your ALS Privileges suspended? If you answered Yes the Program Agency has a copy on file. But, if you answered “No” depending on the circumstances your ALS privileges may have been suspended.
This Temporary Certification Card will be temporary until you receive the one on the security paper from the State Department of Health but until that time you are to submit this letter to the Program Agency upon RECEIPT from the DOH. This letter is valid for no more than 1 year from the issue date.
If there are questions or concerns about this Temporary Certification Card/letter please contact the Program Agency 315-624-4533. Thank you.