Infectious Diseases Section Added to Website
We have added a dedicated infectious diseases information section to our website. The section includes a direct link to the CDC Health Alert Network as well as links to official Ebola, enterovirus and pandemic flu information. See the "Infectious Diseases" link on our menu to the left. EMS Providers are reminded to be sure to ask patients with fever about recent travel.
EMS Clarification of Governors Savings Plan
Governor McAuliffe's FY 2015 Savings Plan, Pursuant to Item 471.10 of HB 5010 was released to the public on October 15. The Virginia Department of Health's budget reduction includes the following language within the Governor's Plan:
Capture balance from the Emergency Medical Services Fund. This strategy transfers balances in the Special Emergency Medical Services Fund to the General Fund. The loss of this revenue is not expected to have a direct impact on agency services or operations. This amount is $4,000,000.
Tidewater EMS Protocol Smart Phone/Tablet Apps Available
The Tidewater EMS Council is very pleased to announce the release of its first smart phone application. The app includes the latest TEMS Medical Protocols and related tools. The Android version will be updated in the near future to include the same functions that are now found in the iOS version. Plans for additional features are in the works and will be available through version updates.Submit suggestions for improvements to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Tidewater EMS Council Recognizes Excellence in EMS
The Tidewater Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. honored all areas of emergency medical services during its annual regional EMS awards held June 15, 2014 at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk. Awards were given to those nominated by their peers for their exceptional level of service to the region's EMS system.
Read more: Tidewater EMS Council Recognizes Excellence in EMS
Three Tidewater Agencies Receive AHA Mission: Lifeline EMS Awards
Chesapeake Fire Department, Norfolk Fire-Rescue, and Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services have received the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline® EMS Bronze Award recognizing their commitment and success in implementing specific quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who suffer a severe heart attack known as a STEMI (ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction). These three agencies represent 3 of only 10 EMS awards given statewide.
Read more: Three Tidewater Agencies Receive AHA Mission: Lifeline EMS Awards
