CISA | Hurricane Milton Access Coordination Request
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NEMSAC | Applications Open
National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council; Solicitation of Applications
NHTSA is soliciting applications for appointment to the DOT’s NEMSAC. The purpose of NEMSAC is to serve as a nationally recognized council of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) representatives and consumers to provide advice and recommendations regarding EMS to DOT. Through NHTSA, NEMSAC’s advice is provided to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS). Deadline: November 1, 2024
InvestigateTV | Dire delays at hospital ERs create long waits for ambulance crews
On Hold: Dire delays at hospital ERs create long waits for ambulance crews, put patients at risk
National data shows delayed EMS crews frequently wait an hour or more before returning to service
“To look at the scope and severity of wall times nationwide, InvestigateTV obtained data from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS), a program run through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the University of Utah that provides a standardized method of recording and reporting information about 911 calls involving EMS.
The data, which local EMS agencies report to their respective states that in turn submit it to the national database, documents all aspects of the call, including if the ambulance crew experienced any kind of delay.”
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CAAS Panel of Commissioners Seeks New Business Representative
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Savvik | The NEW LifePak 35 is Publicly Bid Through Savvik!
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EMS.gov | Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies
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Joint Position Statement on EMS Performance Measures Beyond Response Times
Authors:
Douglas F. Kupas*, Matt Zavadsky, Brooke Burton, Chip Decker, Robert Dunne, Peter Dworsky, Richard Ferron, DanielGerard, Joseph Grover, Joseph House, Jeffrey Jarvis, Sheree Murphy, Jerry Overton, Michael Redlener, George W.Solomon, Andrew Stephen, Randy Strozyk, Marv Trimble, Thomas Wieczorek, Kathryn Wire
Endorsed By:
- Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration
- American AmbulanceAssociation
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Paramedic Association
- International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
- International Association of EMS Chiefs
- International City/County Management Association
- National Association of EMS Physicians
- National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
- National Association ofState EMS Officials
- National EMS Management Association
- National EMS Quality Alliance
- National Volunteer Fire
- Council and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada
National EMS Advisory Council Meeting August 7-8, 2024
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CMS Schedules ODF for August 1, 2024 | CY 2025 PFS
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AAA Board Nominations Open Through August 16
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2024 Ambulance Ride-Along Toolkit
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NREMT Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs
From the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Launches New Certification Examinations for Paramedics and AEMTs
The examinations align the National Registry with other health-based professions while retaining the rigor needed for advanced-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) clinicians.Ā Ā Ā
(Columbus, Ohio) ā Today, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians launched new certification examinations for Paramedics and Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians (AEMTs), integrating new advancements in clinical practice, science, research, and technologies. These updates ensure that Paramedics and AEMTs are knowledgeable and prepared to manage emergency medical events.
āAs the national certifying organization for emergency medical clinicians, itās imperative that our examinations stay current with changes to our profession and evaluate candidates based on the best research and science available,ā said Bill Seifarth, Executive Director at the National Registry. āWhenever someone calls 911, no matter where they are in the country, they trust that whoever arrives with the ambulance has the knowledge and skills to care for them. At the National Registry, weāre responsible for validating that trust by keeping our examinations up to date and ensuring all clinicians are competent to successfully respond to an emergency.ā
To ensure the National Registryās certification examinations measure current practice, the most recent National EMS Practice Analysis and its subsequent Addendum were conducted to identify the knowledge, skills, abilities, and clinical judgment required for entry-level clinician competency. This information, coupled with the feedback from the EMS community and continuous collaboration with the National Registryās accreditor, the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), formed the foundation for these new examinations.
āThe new Paramedic and AEMT certification examinations incorporate current EMS practices and use innovative item types that leverage interactive technology to evaluate candidatesā knowledge and clinical judgment in diverse ways beyond traditional multiple-choice or multiple-response formats,ā explained Dr. Mihaiela Gugiu, Chief Assessment Officer at the National Registry. āThese enhancements ensure a unified and thorough assessment process for all certification seekers.ā
The new examinations allow candidates to take a single comprehensive examination on one date, reducing logistical challenges while preserving the examinationsā rigor, consistent with standards in other health-based professions.
Additional information about the examinations can be found online atĀ https://nremt.org/Document/Get-Ready-For-The-New-ExaminationsĀ or by listening to or watching the National Registryās recently launched podcast,Ā Registry Insider.
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HELPFUL LINKS
Online Press Release:Ā nremt.org/News/National-Registry-of-Emergency-Medical-Technicians
New AEMT and Paramedic Certification Examination Information Page:Ā nremt.org/Document/Get-Ready-For-The-New-Examinations
Registry Insider Vodcast (video); Episode 1 is all about the new examinations:Ā nremt.org/Document/Registry-Insider
Registry Insider Podcast (audio); Episode 1 is all about the new examinations:Ā registryinsider.buzzsprout.com
PPRP | Make Sure Youāre Ready for Children ā Complete the Assessment!
While the majority of EMS and fire-rescue agencies provide emergency care to children, pediatric calls are rare. In fact, because most agencies see fewer than eight pediatric patients per month, many EMS clinicians donāt feel capable or confident when caring for children.
Being pediatric ready, or ensuring agencies are trained, equipped, and prepared for children in accordance with national recommendations, can reduce anxiety and increase confidence. Research suggests it may also improve outcomes.
But how do you know if your agency is really ready for its next pediatric call? The Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Assessment, which launched May 1, can help. The online assessment tool is open to EMS and fire-rescue agencies that respond to public 911
calls. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete.
Once youāve completed the assessment you will receive a detailed report that will identify specific gaps in your EMS agencyās pediatric readiness. Your agency then can use the report to identify resources in the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Toolkit to help you make
improvements. As part of your report, youāll also receive benchmarking information comparing your score with the national average score of all agencies, as well as the average score of agencies with similar pediatric volume.
You can be more comfortable, capable, and confident about caring for children by taking the steps to make sure your agency is truly āpeds readyā ā complete the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Assessment!
To find out more about the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Assessment, visit https://emspedsready.org/. You may also reach out to your stateās EMSC Program Manager with any questions
HealthAffairs | Health Insurance Coverage Projections
Abstract
In the Congressional Budget Officeās projections of health insurance coverage, 92.3Ā percent of the US population, or 316Ā million people, have coverage in 2024, and 7.7Ā percent, or 26Ā million, are uninsured. The uninsured share of the population will rise over the course of the next decade, before settling at 8.9Ā percent in 2034, largely as a result of the end of COVID-19 pandemicārelated Medicaid policies, the expiration of enhanced subsidies available through the Affordable Care Act health insurance Marketplaces, and a surge in immigration that began in 2022. The largest increase in the uninsured population will be among adults ages 19ā44. Employment-based coverage will be the predominant source of health insurance, and as the population ages, Medicare enrollment will grow significantly. After greater-than-expected enrollment in 2023, Marketplace enrollment is projected to reach an all-time high of twenty-three million people in 2025.
CMS GADCS: Labor Costs Webinar Recording
CMS recently posted an updated Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS) webinar on Labor Costs on their Ambulance Events webpage.
EMS.gov | State EMS Bill Tracking Database Updated with Key Enacted Legislation
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Share Your Message of Support for Families of Fallen EMS Heroes
The all-volunteer National EMS Memorial Service honors EMS professionals who have died in the line of duty. Write your message of sympathy for the families of the 2024 honorees below, and they will be shared with them at the NEMSMS Weekend of Honor. Even just a sentence or two means the world to those left behind.