COVID-19 Updates

Regional COVID-19 Protocol / Procedures - 04/09/2020

Click here to find the latest on the regional protocol/procedures for COVID 19.

Please check back often.

pdf COVID 19 Protocol 20200409 (148 KB)

Stress First Aid for COVID-19

Here are some Stress First Aid based guidance that you may want to use

pdf NCPTSD COVID19 Providers 03062020 (1.54 MB)

pdf NCPTSD COVID19 Managing HCW Stress 03062020 (1.55 MB)

pdf NCPTSD COVID19 Managing Stress 03062020 (1.55 MB)

COVID-19 Update for EMS Educators

This is a blanket e‐mail message to all certified Education Coordinators and ALS Coordinators.

Dear Education Coordinator,

My apologies for this length of this e-mail, however the information we are covering below is very important. 

On Thursday afternoon, March 12, 2020, Governor Northam issued a State of Emergency outlining additional measures to combat COVID-19.  Under this State of Emergency, the Governor has banned some state travel, specially-scheduled state conferences and large events for a minimum of 30-days.  Please read the State of Emergency for more information.

Read more: COVID-19 Update for EMS Educators

Regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer Courses

Virginia Department of Health Announces Regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer Courses

The Virginia Department of Health will be providing regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer courses to ensure that Health Districts/Medical Practices have staff qualified to provide respirator fit testing.  The attendee will be able to train others in the proper procedures for fit-testing.

Dr. David Wilder, Public Health Physician from Fairfax County Health Department will instruct attendees.  The course will take approximately two and one-half hours with the following objectives:

1. Develop and maintain an OSHA-compliant respiratory protection program
2. Use respirators to limit exposure to infectious respiratory agents
3. Properly fit-test a N-95 respirator and train others on the procedures

The course will be held on the following dates and locations:

Read more: Regional Respiratory Fit Testing Train-the Trainer Courses