Geisinger Flu Clinics
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Author: Tim Nilson
CPR Expiration Dates for PA EMS Certification
Posted onThe Bureau of EMS has released a new information bulletin whereby they have announced that approved CPR course expiration dates on or after January 1, 2020 will be considered current through June 30, 2021. Please note that this only applies to the requirement for your PA EMS certification – the Bureau can not extend expiration […]
EMSIB 2020-15 Signature requirement for Transfer of Care
Posted onThe Bureau of EMS has temporarily suspended the requirement for obtaining a signature from staff of a receiving facility when transferring care. Please click on the EMSIB below to view the bulletin. EMSIB 2020-15
Certification Extensions
Posted onDue to the current COVID-19 shutdowns, all Pennsylvania EMS certification that were to expire on April 1, 2020 have been extended until 7/1/2020. The PA EMS registry system is currently showing this extension. PLEASE NOTE: 1) New cards will not be issued for this extension period, please use your current EMS certification card throughout this […]
Exceptions to the Lapse of Registration Process
Posted onThe PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS in an effort to help increase the EMS provider pool within the Commonwealth has modified the re-entry process for EMS providers who failed to maintain their certification. This process is applicable to individuals who’s certification has lapsed on or after 2/1/2010. Please click appropriately for the policy […]
EMSIB 2019-05 Hepatitis A Outbreak
Posted onThe Bureau of EMS has released a new information bulletin concerning a recently declared outbreak of Hepatitis A within the Commonwealth. Please click the link for the information bulletin: EMSIB 2019-05
Measles Guidance for EMS
Posted onNewly released Information Bulletin providing measles guidance. Click below to view document. EMSIB 2019-03
Drowning/Near Drowning Reporting
Posted onThe Bureau of EMS has just released new information concerning EMS agency reporting of Drowning/Near Drowning situations for which they are dispatched. This information supersedes EMSIB 2017-07. The new EMS Information Bulletin can be accessed by clicking the link below: EMS Information Bulletin 2019-01
SR 6 Final Report
Posted onPlease click on the link below to access a copy of the SR 6 Final Report. SR 6 Final Report