The PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS has forwarded the following recommendation document on selection and use of PPE against exposure hazards to Synthetic Opioids. Click on the link below to review the document.
Implementation Date for New Licensure Requirements
The link below is an EMS Information Bulletin establishing the implementation date for EMS Agency licensure requirements published in the June 17th Pennsylvania Bulletin.
2017 Protocols/Scope of Practice/Licensure Equipment List
Below 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.
Pediatric Safe Transport Device
As 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:
EMS Agency Minimum Staffing
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS has just released an Information Bulletin concerning EMS agency minimum staffing. To see the bulletin, click below: