The latest at CSEMS
Regional Updates
Drug Box Alert #220121
Scope of Impact: CT boxes and new Combined Boxes Provider Levels: Intermediate, Paramedic Details: Hospitals are experiencing shortages on some drugs. Current known status is as follows: Augusta Health is currently experiencing a shortage of lidocaine and amiodarone. This is expected to last through the middle of February. Boxes missing these drugs should be marked […]
FAQ Document posted for EMS Workplace Precautions
Working with the Office of EMS Division of Emergency Operations, VDH Policy Specialists, the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry, and the Central Shenandoah Health District, we have consolidated some information related to EMS Providers in the workplace. This document is available on the Office of EMS website under COVID-19 information, and is also posted […]
Sample Authorization to Practice Forms Posted to CSEMS Website – Now including Formulary items
SAMPLE Provider Clearance/Authorization to Practice Forms At the request of agencies in the region, we have provided SAMPLE Authorization to Practice forms to assist in meeting the new “Red Dot” documentation requirements for scope of practice. These forms have been reviewed by the OEMS Division of Regulation and Compliance as meeting the standard, and address […]
PTSD Awareness Day
Learn what the symptoms and causes of PTSD can look like, and understand resources and treatments that can be offered to someone struggling. After you’re familiar with the illness, try going to the National Center for PTSD’s website and take the pledge to raise PTSD awareness. Post expires at 2:00am on Tuesday June 28th, 2022
