Implementation Date for New Licensure Requirements
Posted onThe link below is an EMS Information Bulletin establishing the implementation date for EMS Agency licensure requirements published in the June 17th Pennsylvania Bulletin. EMSIB 2017-12
2017 Protocols/Scope of Practice/Licensure Equipment List
Posted onBelow is an EMS Information Bulletin concerning release of a new set of protocols, updated scope of practice, and updated equipment listing for EMS agency licensure. EMSIB 2017-09
Pediatric Safe Transport Device
Posted onAs published in the June 17, 2017 Pennsylvania Bulletin, a Pediatric Safe Transport Device will be required equipment on all licensed, EMS transport vehicles effective September 1, 2017. Information about Pediatric Safe Transport Devices can be found by clicking on the link below: EMSIB 2017-11
EMS Agency Minimum Staffing
Posted onThe Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS has just released an Information Bulletin concerning EMS agency minimum staffing. To see the bulletin, click below: EMSIB 2017-06
Naloxone Increased Dosage Option
Posted onThe PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS has just released additional guidance for administration of Naloxone in the Prehospital setting. Click on the link below to review this document. EMSIB 2017-03
High Tension Cable Median Barriers
Posted onPennDOT is installing High Tension Cable Median Barriers along roadways across the Commonwealth. They have provided several videos explaining their purpose, performance during a collision, and Emergency Procedures when dealing with High Tension Cable Median Barriers. Clicking on the link below will download a document containing links to these training videos. Please take the time […]
MAD Recall
Posted onPlease click on the link below to to view a just released recall for LMA® MAD Nasal ™ Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Devices
Attention all providers:
Posted onAs per the April 1, 2014 Rules & Regulations, we would like to remind all providers who may be re-registering (recertifying) on January 1st 2017 and going forward, that the requirement for the Patient Care or Core (formerly Medical/Trauma) portion of con-ed required hours have changed beginning with the 1/1/2017 re-registration period. The updated Patient Care or […]
2015 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW (CPSL) FAQs
Posted onInformation on the Child Protective Services Law are available at the following link: 2015 CPSL FAQs for EMS REMINDER: This is NOT an EMS law and agencies are encouraged to speak with their legal counsel in regards to any questions pertaining to this law.