Please use the link below for the latest information from the Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services & Bureau of Emergency Preparedness & Response:
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Below is information about, guidance for dealing with COVID-19 AND EMS system updates/ modifications due to COVID-19
CDC
Contact of Asymptomatic People Exposed to COVID-19
Dispatch Considerations for COVID-19
PA Department of Health
EMSIB 2020-06 BLS Policy & Protocol Update
2020 BLS protocol Updates – 103 & 931
Cleaning EMS Transport Vehicles
EMSIB 2020-07 Alternate Pathway for Psychomotor Testing
EMSIB 2020-08 Extension to EMS Certification/Expiration Dates
PA-HAN-490 Update: Interim Infection Prevention & Control Recommendations
EMSIB-2020-11 Level 1 EMS Staffing Exceptions
EMSIB – 2020-14 COVID-19 Lapse of Registration Regulatory Exception
EMSIB – 2020-16 PPE Reminder
EMSIB – 2020-17 Temporary Statewide BLS Non-Transport of patients with suspected COVID-19
EMSIB – 2020-18 Cardiac Arrest Treatment by EMS in a patient with suspected COBID-19
Protocol 932 Non Transport of patients with suspected COVID-19
Protocol 932, Appendix 3 Recommended Home Care Instructions
The Bureau of EMS conducted a statewide conference call on 4/10/20 to discuss the COVID-19 epidemic. That call can be found under the announcement section of your dashboard by logging into your TRAIN PA account.
ASPR
COVID-19 Healthcare Planning Checklist
EMS Infectious Disease Playbook