During a recent investigation regarding a delay in patient care/disposition; the following clarification about requests for aviation has been made by MIEMSS: “If the on-scene or responding crews think the patient can benefit from aviation based on protocols and the (presumed) patient presentation, request to start aviation“. Providers should NOT be requesting to “check on
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Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, MD 21795 (cell) 301-491-2454 (office) 240-313-4376 (fax) 240-313-4375 December-2021-EMS-Newsletter-Special-Edition.pdf
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Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, MD 21795 (cell) 301-491-2454 (office) 240-313-4376 (fax) 240-313-4375 IGEL-procedure-signed.pdf
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Melanie Higgins, BS, NRP Captain – EMS Quality Assurance Division of Emergency Services 16232 Elliott Parkway Williamsport, MD 21795 (cell) 301-491-2454 (office) 240-313-4376 (fax) 240-313-4375
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Issues with vulnerable adults that include possible neglect or abuse are mandated by law to be reported by the provider that has the concern. The proper agencies to report said cases are: For adults at a private residence: contact Washington County Adult Protective Services at 240-420-2155. For adults at a skilled or assisted nursing facility:
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Happy Monday Morning! > > > > > In order to exercise everyone’s skills and expand working knowledge of concentrations carried and overall calculations of medication dosages per Maryland Protocol, I have instituted “Med Math Mondays”. In order to maximize participation, I am going to extend today’s contest until Wednesday morning at 9 am. Please
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Were medications given prior to your arrival by a licensed EMS provider authorized to do so? If yes, then the medication needs to be timestamped on the patient’s emeds chart under that provider’s credentials in the appropriate medications tab. Were the medication(s) given prior to your arrival by facility staff, family member, or self administered
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After July 1st, the Division will no longer purchase the King LTD SGA. After discussion with the medical director, we have elected to move to the I-Gel SGA for all ages with the exception of neonates. The sizes are listed below. Stations are responsible for purchasing the initial stock of I-Gels (size 1.5 thru 5)
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At DES on July 14th, 15th, and 16th Each day will have both PALS and ACLS recert. It will begin at 09:30. (There will be a CPR refresher from 08:30-09:30 if anyone should need that as well – limited space available.) Please email me to register for class as soon as possible. Melanie G. Higgins,
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