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 Employment Opportunity

CSEMS seeks administrative assistant

The Central Shenandoah EMS Council [non-profit 501(c)(3)] in Staunton has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. This is a Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM hourly position.  Performs administrative and office support activities for several programs. Also maintains/performs payroll, invoicing and electronic banking functions. Duties include fielding telephone calls and maintaining solid customer relationships by handling questions and concerns with speed and professionalism. Receives and directs visitors, performs word processing, filing, and faxing. Extensive software skills are required, as well as Internet research abilities. Performs data entry and uses software programs. Excellent communication abilities and confidentiality are essential.
Complete Job Announcement
CSEMS Application

 Regional Grants

Surplus O2-RESQ CPAP kits and regulators available for purchase

On April 28, 2010, regional EMS agencies were notified that the O2-RESQ CPAP grant was funded and were provided instructions to claim agency allotments. The deadline to claim and implement use of the CPAP devices was July 31, 2010. Presently, we have a limited surplus of CPAP kits and oxygen regulators with the DISS valve. These extra units are available to be purchased at the 80% discounted rate provided by the grant by any regional EMS agency.  Please refer to the memo for instructions to purchase additional devices.
Memo: O2-RESQ CPAP

 Continuing Education

August 'Super CE' registration open

Variety of classes offered on August 28 in Lexington
The Council will conduct the next Super CE session at the Lexington Fire Department in Lexington, VA on August 28, 2010.  Classes will start at 8:00 AM and finish at 4:45 PM. The August CE features more great instructors.  Dianna Coffey Dianna Coffey, CFRN with Carilion Lifeguard will present "Top Tips for Trauma Care."  This exciting lecture will cover care of the trauma patient. Remember the basics, they make the difference. The lecture will have case studies to prove basic trauma care made a difference.  Register on-line for the August Super CE. And, as always, the classes are free!
Training Announcement
On-Line Registration

 Regional EMS Awards

CSEMS presents '10 regional EMS awards

Dr. Brand receives highest award - Excellence in EMS

Asher Brand - Award for Excellence in EMS

Seven individuals, one regional emergency medical services agency and the Rockbridge County Administration received awards from the Central Shenandoah Regional EMS Council (CSEMSC) at an awards ceremony held July 28, 2010 at the Grand Caverns Park in Augusta County. “These award winners’ nominations have been submitted to the Virginia EMS Advisory Board to compete at the state level in the Governor’s EMS Awards. The winners will be announced on November 13 in Norfolk at the Annual Virginia EMS Symposium.,” said CSEMSC President, Gary Critzer.  Each winner received a distinctive award and pin from CSEMS Board President Gary Critzer signifying their contribution to the Central Shenandoah EMS region and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Mr. Critzer commended each winner while explaining the qualities and criteria for each award to the audience. He also announced that the 2011 award ceremony will be held next July.
Complete Story
Photos

 Symposium

EMS Symposium registration open

31st Annual EMS Symposium in Norfolk Nov. 10-14
Registration for the 2010 EMS Symposium is now available on the Virginia Office of EMS web site. The Symposium will be held November 10–14, 2010. This year’s Symposium will have over 260 that cover a wide range of topics.  And, this year there will be two new tracks - Cardiac and Safety.  The Virginia EMS Symposium registration deadline is Friday, October 1, 2010. Register early. Classes fill up quickly!
Virginia EMS Symposium

 Drug Boxes

Change in supply of Epinephrine 1:10,000
Regional drug boxes affected by shortage
Area hospitals are exhausting supplies of prefilled Epinephrine 1:10,000 LifeShield® Abboject® syringes and the product is backordered. Hospital pharmacies are determining how to stock epinephrine during the shortage.  There are differences in how pharmacies are addressing temporary solutions to provide Epinephrine 1:10,000 during the shortage.  All EMS providers must be aware of how epinephrine will be supplied in drug boxes and the variations that exist in the region.  Below are memos concerning stocking procedures at facilities experiencing supply issues.
Memo: Epinephrine supply (Augusta Health)
Memo: Epinephrine supply (Carilion Stonewall Jackson)
Memo: Epinephrine supply (Rockingham Memorial)
Memo: Epinephrine supply (UVA Medical Center)
 Quick Notices

October skills drill dates posted

October skills drill registration open

Highland County BLS CE registration open

 Training

Fall EMT-B class at H'burg

The Central Shenandoah EMS Council will conduct an EMT-Basic program starting August 30, 2010 at the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad in Harrisonburg. Interested providers should register on-line.  CPR is a prerequisite for the class and will be taught on August 25.  The program is scheduled to conclude with state testing on January 20, 2011. If you have any questions about the program, contact Mandi McComas.
Announcement
On-line Registration
 Drug Boxes

Shortage of Abboject syringes

Pharmacies may be substituting vials for syringes
The Central Shenandoah EMS Council and the Thomas Jefferson EMS Council share common “Cardiac” and “Shock Trauma” drug boxes. Recently, pharmacies in both regions have reported shortages of LifeShield® Abboject® emergency syringes. Medications commonly supplied in these prefilled syringes include epinephrine 1:10,000, atropine, dextrose 50%, calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate. The two drugs that experienced shortages recently include dextrose 50% and sodium bicarbonate.
The regional pharmacies have agreed to address the shortages of Abboject® syringes by replacing them with vials of the medication in the same dose and concentration with an appropriately sized syringe.
Memo: Abboject Syringes
 Edu-Net
Aspirin increased to 324 mg

Effective immediately, the dose for administration of aspirin for chest pain suggestive of an acute myocardial infarction has changed. The new protocol is: Give four (4) 81 mg chewable tablets (324 mg total dose) PO as soon as possible after the onset of chest pain.  The full protocol document has been modified as outlined in the Change in Aspirin Dose by Protocol memo.

This change affects three pages of the field guide. The field guide update file contains the three pages of the field guide that changed. Users can print the updated pages on cardstock and update the protocol field guide.
Memo: Change in Aspirin Dose by Protocol 4/29/10
Aspirin Field Guide Update File

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