The OHIO ASSOCIATION

OF

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

                         TM                    

   "Meeting EMS needs of OHIO since 1965"

    A 501-(C)-3 Non Profit Organization
(
Which means that contributions are Tax Deductible and receipts are available from any Board member)

State of Ohio E.M.S.  C. E. Certification #1007
(expires February 28, 2011)

  Viewed best on Internet Explorer 8.0 or newer 

 

Paramedic Cross Clip Art

To everyone, especially those members of OAEMS, who have deployed to Haiti
in support of the earthquake rescue effort,
our best wishes go forth for a safe and speedy return.

Your Brothers and Sisters at The Ohio Association of EMS

..................................

 

 
 

 

Related Links

             

2010 Fallen Hero Memorial Form

 
         Board and Bus. Meeting Minutes

 
Code of Regulations

 
 Corporate Members

 
 EMS Classes at O.S.U.

 
EMS Legislation

 
Important and Usefull Links

 
 Magazine Submitions

 
Membership Information

 
 Nursing and Allied Health CEU's

 
Official Logo Wear & Order Form

 
Our Power Point Presentation


Speaker Packet - MSWord

 
Speaker Packet - PDF

 
The SIREN Newsletter

 
WHAT'S NEW AT O.S.U.

OAEMS Education Conferences

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Jackson High School

 

SPRING 2010 CONFERENCE

(includes a MedFlight provided "Pig Lab")

 

Jackson High School

7600 Fulton Rd. NW

Massillon, OH 44646

 

April 9 - 11, 2010

 

2010 ANNUAL STATE CONFERENCE
(includes Fire Service Recertification Tracts)

Hyatt Capital Square
75 E. State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

June 22 - June 27, 2010

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FALL 2010 CONFERENCE
(The specific date will be posted soon)

 

 Clark State Community College

570 East Leffel Lane
Springfield, OH 45505

 

 

 

 

Contact us

Karen Beavers
EMT-P, CEI
President

 Pat Roberts
 EMT-P, CMA, CEI
Vice President

Shane Cochrane
 EMT-P
Recording Secretary

Bill 'Doc' Roberts
 EMT-P, CEI, USN/MC(Ret)
Treasurer

Melanie Erbaugh
RN, MSN, ACPNP, EMT-P
District 1 (Central) Director

Larry Chaffin
 EMT-P
District 2 (Northeast) Director

Larry Paine
 EMT-I
District 3 (Southeast) Director

Don Phillips
 EMT-P, EMSI
District 4 (Southwest) Director

Brian Rogers
 EMT-P
 District 5 (Northwest) Director

Kat Sayre
Marketing & Publishing Admin'r

 
Mike "Pineapple" Raymond
Memebership Committee Chair

 
Bill 'Doc' Roberts
 EMT-P, CEI, USN/MC(Ret)
Web Master

 
 
County Representatives

 

 

 

   
Winter 2010 Conference follow up message: After the conference had completed, it was discovered that we forgot to draw for the On-Going Raffle. The drawing was held by having  a ineligible 3d party (the MPA's  daughter) pull a name from the box. Congratulations go out to Christina Herstine for having the winning ticket. 

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    OAEMS PHONE NUMBERS - The previous difficulties with our business office phone numbers are being corrected. Our previous provider had been dragging their feet for over 6 months and have finally released the numbers for transfer to the new service provider.   The bad news is that the 1-800-382-9960 number (which was supposed to be up and running on 05 February 2010) encountered yet another glitch and now should be available by Tuesday, February 09, 2010. The good news is that the regular local number, 937-497-0532 (formerly 497-0542) is up and running fine. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

 

  

URGENT NOTICE TO ALL C.E. PROGRAM DIRECTORS, EMSI AND SPECIAL TOPIC INSTRUCTORS! Click HERE for an urgent messages from the Ohio Department of Public Safety Services. This is a new feature and will be updated as applicable notices are published.

 3d_text_1.gif - (2K) OAEMS SURVEY - Please take a few minutes and complete this brief survey. The information received will help tailor the content future classes and conferences. Once completed, be sure to tell your fellow repsonders about it and ask them to participate as well. Click  HERE to be redirected to the survey. (WUFOO.com  has provided the tools to make this interactive form available to you free of charge) 

 

  HAITI  EARTHQUAKE  RESCUE  EFFORT  UPDATE FROM FEMA DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR RICHARD SERINO - Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake are concerning and troubling.  During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need. 

On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State and USAID have the lead for foreign disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department or USAID.  The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief fundraising efforts.
 
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.

    The ANNUAL OAEMS FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL SERVICE is once again rapidly approaching and once again the planning committee is seeking your assistance. Please contact Committee Chairperson Sally Chaffin if you would like to help. 3d_text_1.gif - (2K)If you wish to submit the name of a Public Safety Service's Fallen Hero, please complete this form! Web Master note: If you encounter problems with this form, please go to the 2010 FALLEN HERO MEMORIAL FORM in the Misc. column to the left of this page.( WUFOO.com  has provided the tools to make this interactive form available to you free of charge)

3d_text_1.gif - (2K)C REPRESENTATIVES ARE NEEDED IN THE SEVERAL COUNTIES - Click HERE to see if your county has a representative. Counties in RED are in need of assistance.

   H1N1-2009/2010 Virus - The 2009/10 H1N1 Influenza Virus has been officially downgraded from a National Pandemic, but remains as a pandemic on the State Level. The members of OAEMS urge all First Responders and EMS personnel to visit the  Centers for Disease Control  or your local Health Department for updates.   

    H1N1-2009/2010 Update from Dr. Carol Cunningham, State EMS Medical Director (dated 12-17-2009)  -As we approach the end of the calendar year, I wanted to communicate a brief update to our EMS community as we continue to address the H1N1 influenza pandemic. From the reports that I have received from our local health districts, the participation of EMS in the mass immunization efforts has clearly been invaluable to them, and the training of EMS personnel in the administration of the H1N1 vaccine has been efficacious and implemented smoothly.

Effective on December 14, 2009, sufficient supplies of H1N1 influenza vaccines became available to permit the vaccination of all individuals who request the vaccine regardless of whether or not the individual was within the original designated target at-risk population. On December 15, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a non-safety-related voluntary recall of several lots of the 0.25 ml pre-filled syringes of the Sanofi Pasteur® H1N1 vaccine. (click here for full text in PDF)

   2009 H1N1 IMMUNIZATION PROVIDER SURVEY -

On October 7, 2009, Governor Ted Strickland issued an emergency proclamation regarding H1N1 vaccine which allowed Emergency Medical Technicians to perform H1N1 immunizations and administer H1N1 related drugs.

A survey has been created by the Ohio EMS Division to gauge and better understand how this declaration affected EMS in Ohio and how much assistance the Governor's proclamation gave to the public health community's H1N1 response efforts.

It is a very brief survey and we would appreciate each agency's response, even if that agency didn't participate in administering vaccinations.

The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JRDTR9B.

     OAEMS WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WELCOME - to the following professionals to the OAEMS family.   Dr. Jim Apesos, MD has joined Dr. Alex Kudewicz, MD as our newest Medical Advisor. Also, we welcome Tom Kerrigan, Attorney At Law, as our new Legal Advisor.

  3d_text_1.gif - (2K)CALIFORNIA CASUALTY HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE IS OFFERING DISCOUNTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OAEMS MEMBERS - You have reason to take great pride in the important job you do. We believe your commitment deserves to be rewarded. For details, click HERE.

    Annual Election for OAEMS Officers - will be upon us soon. This year, the positions of Vice-President, District 3 Director and District 5 Director will be voted upon. If you are interested in any of these positions, you need to get your letter of intent to the  Marketing and PublicationsAdministrator as soon as possible. Just a refresher, for V.P.,  you must have served at least one (1) year as a Board Member and have been an individual member in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the election. For the position of District Director, you must reside within the boundaries of the District you wish to represent and have been an individual member in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the election. To review the duties of each office, you are encouraged to visit the Code of Regulations - Section 6.

    A REMINDER TO  FIREFIGHTER CERTIFIED EMS RESPONDERS - OAEMS member (Chief)  Gary Black asked that we remind all of our dual certified members regarding the need to renew fire certifications.  He believes' [that] there have been cases where individuals are failing to renew their certifications.  As a result, individuals are having to re-test to regain their certification. We have included a link below that lists the training requirements for recertification of fire cards.      http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/ems_hdi_complete_fire_ce_require.pdf

   OHIO EMS RULES CHANGES went into effect on   July 2, 2009. Go Here are the details and go HERE for Ongoing EMS   Updates from O.D.P.S.

   ALERT RED FLAG RULES: What Health Care Workers Need To Know About Complying With New Requirements For Fighting Identify Theft. Click HERE to read the letter from O.D.P.S.

3d_text_1.gif - (2K)MISSION: LIFELINE - Is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the systems of care for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The overarching goal of the initiative is to reduce death and disability for STEMI patients and improve quality of care. Ohio Mission: Lifeline is conducting a survey to ultimately help improve the response and treatment of STEMI patients. Please visit their site WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/S/OHIOEMSASSESSMENT and take the survey.

3d_text_1.gif - (2K) DIFFICULT RESCUE, LARGE FIRE, NEED TO DECOMPRESS? - There exist a little known group here in Ohio that may be the answers to your aches and pains. MERT OHIO recently paid a very welcomed visit to the OAEMS Winter Conference (Columbus , Ohio) to provide massages to the Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Officers in attendance. Visit the Massage Emergency Response Team (MERT) website for details about their FREE service. In Ohio, call 800-281-6548 or 513-226-5116 or contact tstigers@packagingcorp.com  

   CONCUSSION PREVENTION - The CDC wants to equip coaches, parents, and young athletes across the country with the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which contains a:
  • Fact sheet for coaches on concussion
  • Fact sheet for athletes on concussion
  • Fact sheet for parents on concussion
  • Clipboard with concussion facts for coaches
  • Magnet with concussion facts for coaches and parents
  • Poster with concussion facts for coaches and sports administrators
  • Quiz for coaches, athletes, and parents to test their concussion knowledge

  The tool kit, and more, can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Concussion/. 

 

 3d_text_1.gif - (2K)ARE YOU A CAMPER, A OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST OR JUST SOMEONE THAT NEEDS TO GET AWAY TO SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU DON'T HEAR SIRENS? - Then this just maybe for you. The network of State Parks in Ohio are offering discounted rates for OAEMS members. Click HERE  for a listing of participating locations and details.

 

 

   Defibrillator  Recall - From the FDA's Enforcement Report.  For complete details, go to  Http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm194865.htm.  Questions and concerns about these recalls should be directed to the manufacturer or distributor.
 
PRODUCT:

1) Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator Models M3860A and M3840A are equipped with an ECG Module. M3860A is under the Philips label and M3840A is under the Laerdal label. 4 model (catalog) numbers are affected: M3860A, M3861A, M3840A, and M3841A. Specifics for each code: M3860A: Philips Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator with ECG Module (various languages) M3861A: Philips Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator Text Display, No ECG Module (various languages). M3840A: Laerdal Branded Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator with ECG Module (various languages). M3841A: Laerdal Branded Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator Text Display, No ECG Module (various languages). Recall # Z-0063-2010;

2) Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator models M3861A and M3841A are NOT equipped with the ECG Module. Model M3861A is under the Philips label and M3841A is under the Laerdal label. Recall # Z-0062-2010

REASON: A potential exists for a component failure, which, if it occurs, could result in the inability to deliver therapy.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:   5808 units

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates

  3d_text_1.gif - (2K) THE OHIO STATE FIREFIGHTER'S ASSOCIATION YOUTH EMS & FIRE ACADEMY - O.S.F.A. has announced their 7th annual training academy for future EMS and Fire responders July 7 - 11, 2010. They are asking the members of O.A.E.M.S. to help spread the word and, if available, they are seeking the assistance of certified instructors. For more information, go to thier website at  www.OhioYouthFire.org

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GO BUCKEYES!

  OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HELMET RAFFLE - Through a generous donation by the OSU Centers for EMS and the kindness of OSU Football Head Coach, Jim Tressel, we are raffling off an OSU Logo Firefighter Helmet. Click here  to view the helmet and the raffle details.

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Two day Critical Care Course at OSU

Click HERE for details

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 Recipe Books are Printed and Ready!!

  Thanks for your responses!! 

 Price:  $10.00 + $2.00 shipping and handling.

Look for them at every conference or Email the  OAEMS Office and enter  COOKBOOKS
on the subject line.

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The below misc. items were submitted by OAEMS Members as a Public Service for their fellow responders

 

 AN INCREDIBLE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - You've seen excerpts on the news, now see it in it's entirety.  Click HERE to view the  full Driving While Texting P.S.A. View this with your teenagers, friends and pass it along.

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Have you checked the tires on your car or Medic Unit lately?

The below linked video will
both open your eyes and shock you !

 BAD TIRE ALERT

(animation courtesy of Burgess Ambulance and Sales)

^^^^^^^^^^^^

INSTRUCTORS, HISTORY BUFFS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK FOR A VIDEO BY JAMES O. 'JIM' PAGE DOCUMENTING

THE HISTORY OF E.M.S.

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 O.A.E.M.S. In Action

  An OAEMS Member is very instrumental in Montgomery County 's permanent FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL. Click HERE to view video of dedication ceremonies courtesy of  WHIO-TV Channel 7 Dayton, Ohio

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A Seattle Washington Uniform Co. provides free dress uniforms for Fallen Firefighter and EMS Responders...Contact  Darrell Perkins
or go to lighthouseuniform.com

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A one in a million RESCUE Click HERE to see the video

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Click HERE If you would like to see more A.E.D.'s in your local schools

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  and now the legal stuff....."This site is provided as a service to you. Neither the Ohio Association of Emergency Medical Services, their corporate members and/or sponsors warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed by any linked third party. Various content, used by the linked parties on this site, may be subject to copyright by journals and publishers. Use of the copyrighted material, by the linked parties, is subject to the terms and conditions of use established by the journal or publisher and is the sole responsibility of the linked parties. Copyrighted materials used, by the Ohio Association of Emergency Medical Services web master, in the creation of this website, is/are with the permission of the copyright holder"
 

Disclaimer:

The purpose of this EMS/Fire CE Tracking System is to provide a tool for EMS/Fire providers to voluntarily track their personal certification levels and the required Continuing Education (CE) for each.

The system will not be accepted as documentation of CE hours. The Division of EMS will not monitor or change any information entered into the system. Please check all information for accuracy when entered.

Use of this system does not remove an individual from their responsibility to maintain documentation of their continuing education. If audited you are required to provide acceptable documentation of CE training per the Ohio Administrative Code.

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY TRACKING SYSTEM - YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO USE IT.

 

Website update alerts are available via Email.

Contact the WEBMASTER and tell him to add you to the list.

A special thank you to Veronica Furr and Mike"Pineapple" Raymond for the initial kick start and tech. support.

 

Last Updated on
02/06/2010

This site was designed by , domain name owned by and maintained by Bill Roberts
Design & Content Copyright © 2007
All rights reserved.

 

     
         
 

The OHIO ASSOCIATION

OF

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

                                                     TM                    

   "Meeting EMS needs of OHIO since 1965"

    A 501-(C)-3 Non Profit Organization
(
Which means that contributions are Tax Deductible and receipts are available from any Board member)

State of Ohio E.M.S.  C. E. Certification #1007
(expires February 28, 2011)

  

Viewed best on Internet Explorer 8.0 or newer

 

Paramedic Cross Clip Art

To everyone, especially those members of OAEMS, who have deployed to Haiti
in support of the earthquake rescue effort,
our best wishes go forth for a safe and speedy return.

Your Brothers and Sisters at The Ohio Association of EMS

..................................

 

 

Education Conferences

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Spring 2010 OAEMS Conference

 Jackson High School

7600 Fulton Rd. NW

Massillon, OH 44646

 

April 9 - 11, 2010

Summer 2010 OAEMS Annual Conf.
Hyatt Capital Square
75 E. State Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

June 22 - June 27, 2010

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Fall  2010 OAEMS Conference

 Clark State Community College

570 East Leffel Lane
Springfield, OH 45505

 

Currently in the planning stage for October 2010

 

Contact us

Karen Beavers
EMT-P, CEI
President

Pat Roberts
 EMT-P, CMA, CEI
Vice President

Shane Cochrane, EMT-P
Recording Secretary

Bill 'Doc' Roberts
 EMT-P, CEI, USN/MC(Ret)
Treasurer

 

DIST1MAP

Melanie Erbaugh
RN, MSN, ACPNP, EMT-P
District 1 (Central) Director

 

DIST

Larry Chaffin, EMT-P
District 2 (Northeast) Director

 

DIST 3.JPG

Larry Paine, EMT-I
District 3 (Southeast) Director

 

DIST 4.JPG

Don Phillips, EMT-P, EMSI
District 4 (Southwest) Director

 

DIST 5.JPG

Brian Rogers, EMT-P
 District 5 (Northwest) Director

Kat Sayre
Marketing & Publishing Admin'r

Mike "Pineapple" Raymond
Memebership Committee Chair

County Representatives

Bill 'Doc' Roberts
 EMT-P, CEI, USN/MC(Ret)
Web Master

Misc.

2010 Fallen Hero Memorial Form

Board and Bus. Meeting Minutes

Code of Regulations

Corporate Members

EMS Classes at O.S.U.

EMS Legislation

Important and Usefull Links

Magazine Submitions

Membership Information

Nursing and Allied Health CEU's

Official Logo Wear & Order Form

Our Power Point Presentation

Speaker Packet - MSWord

Speaker Packet - PDF

The SIREN Newsletter

WHAT'S NEW AT O.S.U.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

 

Jackson High School

Spring 2010 OAEMS Conference

North Canton, Ohio

Classes will be at
Jackson High School

 

April 9 - 11, 2010

 

(Most lodging options are within a few minutes of the Pro Football Hall of Fame)

 

    Winter 2010 Conference follow up message: After the conference had completed, it was discovered that we forgot to draw for the On-Going Raffle. The drawing was held by having  a ineligible 3d party (the MPA's young daughter) pull a name from the box. Congratulations go out to Christina Herstine for having the winning ticket.

 

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   HAITI  EARTHQUAKE  RESCUE  EFFORT  UPDATE FROM FEMA DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR RICHARD SERINO - Initial reports from Haiti in the wake of Tuesday's earthquake are concerning and troubling.  During times like these, the emergency response community always stands ready to assist those in need. 

On behalf of FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, I'd like to remind our response community that assets should not self deploy to affected areas. The United States Department of State and USAID have the lead for foreign disaster assistance, and US assets should deploy only if tasked to do so by the State Department or USAID.  The most urgent need that the response community can fulfill at this time is supporting ongoing disaster relief fundraising efforts.
 
We will continue to update guidance as the situation unfolds. Thank you for your support.

    The ANNUAL OAEMS FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL SERVICE is once again rapidly approaching and once again the planning committee is seeking your assistance. Please contact Committee Chairperson Sally Chaffin if you would like to help. 3d_text_1.gif - (2K)If you wish to submit the name of a Public Safety Service's Fallen Hero, please  Fill out our form!" Web Master note: If you encounter problems with this form, please go to the 2010 FALLEN HERO MEMORIAL FORM in the Misc. column to the left of this page.( WUFOO.com  has provided the tools to make this interactive form available to you free of charge)

   H1N1-2009/2010 Virus - The 2009/10 H1N1 Influenza Virus has been officially downgraded from a National Pandemic, but remains as a pandemic on the State Level. The members of OAEMS urge all First Responders and EMS personnel to visit the  Centers for Disease Control  or your local Health Department for updates.   

 3d_text_1.gif - (2K) H1N1-2009/2010 Update from Dr. Carol Cunningham, State EMS Medical Director (dated 12-17-2009)  -As we approach the end of the calendar year, I wanted to communicate a brief update to our EMS community as we continue to address the H1N1 influenza pandemic. From the reports that I have received from our local health districts, the participation of EMS in the mass immunization efforts has clearly been invaluable to them, and the training of EMS personnel in the administration of the H1N1 vaccine has been efficacious and implemented smoothly.

Effective on December 14, 2009, sufficient supplies of H1N1 influenza vaccines became available to permit the vaccination of all individuals who request the vaccine regardless of whether or not the individual was within the original designated target at-risk population. On December 15, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced a non-safety-related voluntary recall of several lots of the 0.25 ml pre-filled syringes of the Sanofi Pasteur® H1N1 vaccine. (click here for full text in PDF)

   2009 H1N1 IMMUNIZATION PROVIDER SURVEY -

On October 7, 2009, Governor Ted Strickland issued an emergency proclamation regarding H1N1 vaccine which allowed Emergency Medical Technicians to perform H1N1 immunizations and administer H1N1 related drugs.

A survey has been created by the Ohio EMS Division to gauge and better understand how this declaration affected EMS in Ohio and how much assistance the Governor's proclamation gave to the public health community's H1N1 response efforts.

It is a very brief survey and we would appreciate each agency's response, even if that agency didn't participate in administering vaccinations.

The survey can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JRDTR9B.

     OAEMS WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A WELCOME - to the following professionals to the OAEMS family.   Dr. Jim Apesos, MD has joined Dr. Alex Kudewicz, MD as our newest Medical Advisor. Also, we welcome Tom Kerrigan, Attorney At Law, as our new Legal Advisor.

  3d_text_1.gif - (2K)CALIFORNIA CASUALTY HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE IS OFFERING DISCOUNTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR OAEMS MEMBERS - You have reason to take great pride in the important job you do. We believe your commitment deserves to be rewarded. For details, click HERE.

    Annual Election for OAEMS Officers - will be upon us soon. This year, the positions of Vice-President, District 3 Director and District 5 Director will be voted upon. If you are interested in any of these positions, you need to get your letter of intent to the  Marketing and PublicationsAdministrator as soon as possible. Just a refresher, for V.P.,  you must have served at least one (1) year as a Board Member and have been an individual member in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the election. For the position of District Director, you must reside within the boundaries of the District you wish to represent and have been an individual member in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year prior to the date of the election. To review the duties of each office, you are encouraged to visit the Code of Regulations - Section 6.

    A REMINDER TO  FIREFIGHTER CERTIFIED EMS RESPONDERS - OAEMS member (Chief)  Gary Black asked that we remind all of our dual certified members regarding the need to renew fire certifications.  He believes' [that] there have been cases where individuals are failing to renew their certifications.  As a result, individuals are having to re-test to regain their certification. We have included a link below that lists the training requirements for recertification of fire cards.      http://www.publicsafety.ohio.gov/links/ems_hdi_complete_fire_ce_require.pdf

   OHIO EMS RULES CHANGES went into effect on   July 2, 2009. Go Here are the details and go HERE for Ongoing EMS   Updates from O.D.P.S.

   ALERT RED FLAG RULES: What Health Care Workers Need To Know About Complying With New Requirements For Fighting Identify Theft. Click HERE to read the letter from O.D.P.S.

3d_text_1.gif - (2K)MISSION: LIFELINE - Is the American Heart Association's national initiative to advance the systems of care for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). The overarching goal of the initiative is to reduce death and disability for STEMI patients and improve quality of care. Ohio Mission: Lifeline is conducting a survey to ultimately help improve the response and treatment of STEMI patients. Please visit their site WWW.SURVEYMONKEY.COM/S/OHIOEMSASSESSMENT and take the survey.

3d_text_1.gif - (2K) DIFFICULT RESCUE, LARGE FIRE, NEED TO DECOMPRESS? - There exist a little known group here in Ohio that may be the answers to your aches and pains. MERT OHIO recently paid a very welcomed visit to the OAEMS Winter Conference (Columbus , Ohio) to provide massages to the Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement Officers in attendance. Visit the Massage Emergency Response Team (MERT) website for details about their FREE service. In Ohio, call 800-281-6548 or 513-226-5116 or contact tstigers@packagingcorp.com  

   CONCUSSION PREVENTION - The CDC wants to equip coaches, parents, and young athletes across the country with the "Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports" tool kit, which contains a:
  • Fact sheet for coaches on concussion
  • Fact sheet for athletes on concussion
  • Fact sheet for parents on concussion
  • Clipboard with concussion facts for coaches
  • Magnet with concussion facts for coaches and parents
  • Poster with concussion facts for coaches and sports administrators
  • Quiz for coaches, athletes, and parents to test their concussion knowledge

  The tool kit, and more, can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Concussion/. 

 

 3d_text_1.gif - (2K)ARE YOU A CAMPER, A OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST OR JUST SOMEONE THAT NEEDS TO GET AWAY TO SOMEWHERE WHERE YOU DON'T HEAR SIRENS? - Then this just maybe for you. The network of State Parks in Ohio are offering discounted rates for OAEMS members. Click HERE  for a listing of participating locations and details.

 

 

   Defibrillator  Recall - From the FDA's Enforcement Report.  For complete details, go to  Http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/EnforcementReports/ucm194865.htm.  Questions and concerns about these recalls should be directed to the manufacturer or distributor.
 
PRODUCT:

1) Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator Models M3860A and M3840A are equipped with an ECG Module. M3860A is under the Philips label and M3840A is under the Laerdal label. 4 model (catalog) numbers are affected: M3860A, M3861A, M3840A, and M3841A. Specifics for each code: M3860A: Philips Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator with ECG Module (various languages) M3861A: Philips Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator Text Display, No ECG Module (various languages). M3840A: Laerdal Branded Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator with ECG Module (various languages). M3841A: Laerdal Branded Heartstart FR2+ Defibrillator Text Display, No ECG Module (various languages). Recall # Z-0063-2010;

2) Heartstart FR2+ automated external defibrillator models M3861A and M3841A are NOT equipped with the ECG Module. Model M3861A is under the Philips label and M3841A is under the Laerdal label. Recall # Z-0062-2010

REASON: A potential exists for a component failure, which, if it occurs, could result in the inability to deliver therapy.

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:   5808 units

DISTRIBUTION: Nationwide, Canada, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates

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GO BUCKEYES!

  OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY HELMET RAFFLE - Through a generous donation by the OSU Centers for EMS and the kindness of OSU Football Head Coach, Jim Tressel, we are raffling off an OSU Logo Firefighter Helmet. Click here  to view the helmet and the raffle details.

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Two day Critical Care Course at OSU

Click HERE for details

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 Recipe Books are Printed and Ready!!

  Thanks for your responses!! 

 Price:  $10.00 + $2.00 shipping and handling.

Look for them at every conference or Email the  OAEMS Office and enter  COOKBOOKS
on the subject line.

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The below misc. items were submitted by OAEMS Members as a Public Service for their fellow responders

 

 AN INCREDIBLE PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - You've seen excerpts on the news, now see it in it's entirety.  Click HERE to view the  full Driving While Texting P.S.A. View this with your teenagers, friends and pass it along.

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Have you checked the tires on your car or Medic Unit lately?

The below linked video will
both open your eyes and shock you !

 BAD TIRE ALERT

(animation courtesy of Burgess Ambulance and Sales)

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INSTRUCTORS, HISTORY BUFFS AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK FOR A VIDEO BY JAMES O. 'JIM' PAGE DOCUMENTING

THE HISTORY OF E.M.S.

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 O.A.E.M.S. In Action

  An OAEMS Member is very instrumental in Montgomery County 's permanent FALLEN HEROES MEMORIAL. Click HERE to view video of dedication ceremonies courtesy of  WHIO-TV Channel 7 Dayton, Ohio

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A Seattle Washington Uniform Co. provides free dress uniforms for Fallen Firefighter and EMS Responders...Contact  Darrell Perkins
or go to lighthouseuniform.com

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A one in a million RESCUE Click HERE to see the video

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Click HERE If you would like to see more A.E.D.'s in your local schools

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Disclaimer:

The purpose of this EMS/Fire CE Tracking System is to provide a tool for EMS/Fire providers to voluntarily track their personal certification levels and the required Continuing Education (CE) for each.

The system will not be accepted as documentation of CE hours. The Division of EMS will not monitor or change any information entered into the system. Please check all information for accuracy when entered.

Use of this system does not remove an individual from their responsibility to maintain documentation of their continuing education. If audited you are required to provide acceptable documentation of CE training per the Ohio Administrative Code.

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY TRACKING SYSTEM - YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO USE IT.

 

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02/06/2010

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