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News Flash! Thank you to all our EMS providers for their hard work and dedication.
You DO make a difference! Posted 11/20/09 The North Country EMS Program Agency will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in lieu of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our staff would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!
Posted 10/9/09 H1N1 Vaccine Memo regarding EMS agencies and students [Memo pdf]
Posted 9/28/09 Second Annual Lewis County Fall EMS Seminar
Posted 9/4/09 CISM Perspectives has announced the return of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training for Fall 2009 [Flyer pdf]
Registration forms are attached to this message or, go to www.cismperspectives.com and download the registration form there. Posted 8/24/09 North Country EMS Welcomes Cortney Sharlow
Hello, my name is Cortney Sharlow and I am the new secretary for the North Country EMS Program at SUNY Canton. I was born and raised in the North Country and grew up on a small farm in Hermon, N.Y. I now live in Waddington, N.Y with my husband and two small children, Brandon and Caiden. I graduated from SUNY Canton in May 2009 with an A.A.S in Office Technology. I am looking forward to meeting all those involved with the agency.
Posted 8/24/09 Potsdam Vol. Rescue Open Per Diem Position Potsdam Vol. Rescue Squad Inc. is soliciting qualified applicants for per diem shifts for emergency calls and/or transports. Applicants must have a valid unrestricted NYS drivers license or equivalent, current NYDOH certification at either the AEMT-CC or AEMT-P level, have a minimum of one year experience providing care at the ALS level, and be in good standing in the North Country region. Interested individuals should submit a resume and letter of experience to: Potsdam Vol. Rescue Squad Inc., PO Box 700 Potsdam NY 13676 or via email: Potsdamrescue@yahoo.com. Questions can be addressed to the same email or you can contact President Chris Cowen @ 315-244-0885. Compensation will be based on level of training experience.
Posted 8/24/09 New NYS Policy Statements
Posted 8/24/09 Report of Child Abuse or Maltreatment
Posted 8/12/09 Massena Rescue Squad is looking for a part-time New York State Certified Emergency Medical Technion's for 20 hours a week. Work hours will be 6:00 am to 10:00 am Monday through Friday. The position responsibilities include responding to emergency calls, keeping ambulances cleaned and stocked, and building maintenance and cleaning. The minimum qualifications include an Advanced EMT at the Critical Care level or higher. Interested applications should submit: (1) a letter of interest, (2)a resume, and (3) the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references. Information should be sent to: Eric Duchscherer Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Posted 7/9/09 URGENT - Medical Device Recall HeartStart XL M4735A Defibrillator/Monitor For more information go to http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/purchase/spg/pdfdocs/CL718.pdf
Posted 6/26/09 NYS DOH Policy Statement 09-07 Security and Safety of EMS Response Vehicles - Policy Statement [pdf]
Posted 5/19/09 Updated Bureau of EMS Advisory for Swine Flu
Posted 4/30/09 North Country EMS would like to thank all EMS providers for making our annual Spring Fling Conference a huge success. We are looking forward to seeing you next year, so please mark your calendars early for another great conference on April 22nd- 24th, 2010. Spring Fling NYS EMS Update Power Point
Posted 4/10/09 ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator Audience: Emergency medical personnel Read the complete MedWatch 2009 Safety Summary, including links to the FDA notice and the Zoll customer letter at: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2009/safety09.htm#ZOLLAEDplus Posted 3/4/09 FDA Enforces Stryker Medical Chair Recall Under Recalls and Field Corrections: Devices—Class II, the weekly FDA Enforcement Report of February 11 reports the ongoing recall initiated by Stryker on November 18, 2008, of its medical stair-PRO stair-chair. The Stryker Medical Division of Stryker Corp, Portage, Mich, recalled 213 chairs distributed nationally and in India, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom because the handle could come off. The bolts may back out over time, resulting in a risk of dropping the patient and/or injury to transport personnel, a delay in medical treatment, or a delay in evacuation. The recall involves the Stryker medical stair-PRO stair-chair with wheels, patient transport device, model 6251, recall # Z-0648-2009; the Stryker medical stair-PRO stair-chair with wheels and a track system, patient transport device, model 6252, recall # Z-0649-2009; and the Stryker medical stair-PRO evacuation chair civilian use stair chair, patient transport device, model 6253, recall # Z-0650-2009. Find all the serial numbers in the report online. Link to Article: http://www.24x7mag.com/joltnews/2009-02-17_06.asp?frmTagFilePath=%2Fregulations_standards.asp
Posted 1/20/09 NYS DOT has created a new web site for travel information, including road conditions and travel advisories. Take a look at www.511ny.org
Posted 1/2/09 DOH Capnography Advisory 08-01
Posted 11/12/08 The Town of Watertown Ambulance Service is a fairly new Agency looking for good quality Medics and Paramedics. We have a competitive wage and flexible schedule. A clean NYS Drivers License and NYS Certifications a must. If you are looking for part-time employment and are committed to helping people please give us a call. E-mail me at twas1@twcny.rr.com or call 315-788-9103 for an application or stop bt TWFD station 3 on Rt. 3. Please ask for Jim McLane. Visit us on the web at townofwatertownambulance.com.
Posted 10/14/08 Updated NCREMAC Automatic ALS Dispatch Policy Statement 2008-06 [doc] [pdf]
Posted 9/12/08 Physio Control, Inc., issued a recall of LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED), used by emergency or medical personnel to treat adults in cardiopulmonary arrest. The product was recalled because the AED instructs the responder by voice prompts to press the shock button which is not visible because it is covered, thereby making the responder unable to provide shock therapy. The AED device should be removed from service or the manufacturer-provided diagram should be consulted to remove and discard the shock button cover. Read the entire 2008 MedWatch Safety Summary, including a link to the manufacturer's Recall Notice regarding this issue: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#LifePakCR
Posted 9/8/08 New Online CME Credits
Posted 8/18/08
Posted 8/1/08 Cardiac Screen Report [ pdf ] Posted 6/27/08 NYS DOH Memo in regards to the MOLST Law [ pdf ] NYS DOH BEMS Policy Statement 2008-04 Seatbelts [ pdf ]
6/13/08 On-line CME’s The North Country EMS Program Agency in conjunction with the Mid-State,
Central New York, Finger Lakes, Monroe-Livingston, and Susquehanna regions
have developed an on-line CME web site to offer you free CME hours.
Please go to www.funcmes.com to view the available trainings and follow
the instructions for your region to submit tests for credit. Please
remember to check the site for new additions as we will be routinely
adding educational programs. This program is supported by the North
Country Regional EMS Council and Committee.
6/9/2008 The application for BLS Blood Glucometry has once again changed, also please note that the fee has gone up to $200.00.
BLS Blood Glucometry Limited Service Laboratory Registration Instructions and DOH form 4081 [pdf] Posted 2/11/08 Final Report on Mutual Aid/ALS Interface Use in Our Region
[ pdf ]
Spread
the word, The long awaited Medtronic and Zoll AED upgrades
have arrived. If
your agency has a LP-500 AED with the OK box in the handle
you can
contact any of the following entities and have your equipment
upgraded at no expense. If you have a Zoll AED+ or other
AED's and are not sure if they can upgraded contact our office
and we will attempt to assist you. Jefferson
County EMS - 786-3760 Lewis Cty. Search
and Rescue - 376-7745 St. Lawrence Cty.
- NCEMS @ 379-3977
These free upgrades are provided by
the North Country REMSCO.
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