December 2020

All, A reminder, if you are administering a nebulized medication YOU MUST TURN IT OFF PRIOR TO ENTERING THE ED.  There are no exceptions.  Thanks Dave

Viral Syndrome Pandemic  Triage Protocol  EFFECTIVE March 17, 2020 until rescinded or superceded For Use By BLS and ALS Clinicians  YES NO  Patient age is between 2 and 55 years  Patient has a suspected viral syndrome with at least two (2) of the following symptoms: fever, cough, body aches, or sore throat  Patient has a

Viral Syndrome Pandemic Triage Protocol  JMD Approval: JMD Martin  Date: March 20, 2020  Purpose:  The Jurisdictional Medical Director, through MIEMSS and the EMS Operational Program has  authorized the use of this protocol during this pandemic outbreak. The intent of the protocol is to  allow EMS to identify healthy, low risk patients and then recommend that

Viral Infection  Home Care Instructions  Emergency Medical Services evaluated you today for an apparent viral respiratory infection (e.g., influenza,  COVID-19, and other common respiratory viruses). At this time your illness does not require you to go to an  emergency department. Your vital signs are within acceptable ranges, including your heart rate, breathing  rate, blood pressure,

12/09/2020  Washington County COVID-19  Continuation of Emergency Medical Services Plan  I. Purpose:  This document is intended to be a guide to provide a continuation of emergency medical services  to the citizens in Washington County, Maryland during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These adjustments  may be necessary due to a myriad of reasons, such as reduction of available