Rappahannock EMS Council

REMS Board Open At-Large Seats

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The REMS Council Board of Directors will have three at-large positions open in June 2012.  These board positions will serve a three-year term and are open to applicants who reside or work in the EMS and/or healthcare field within the Council service area to include the Counties of Caroline, Culpeper, Fauquier, King George, Orange, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Town of Colonial Beach and City of Fredericksburg.  Nominations or interested applicants should submit electronically to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it a letter of intent accompanied with a resume no later than June 11, 2012.  The Board of Directors, who will select by vote the individuals to fill the vacant seats at our Annual Meeting of Elections on June 20, 2012, will review all resumes.
 

CISM Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Post-Vention Training

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The Rappahannock CISM Team is sponsoring a Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Post-Vention Training class Saturday June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd, 8am to 5pm each day.  This course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about intervening across the suicide spectrum.  Professionals from the fields of Business and Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care and Traumatic Stress and for CISM Team Membership.  Cost is $120 and continuing education credits will be given.  Completion of this class and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (14 contact hours) qualifies as a class in ICISF's Certificate of Specialized Training Program.  Contact the council office at 540-373-0249 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information and registration.
 

ALS Training Program Faculty (Part-Time)

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The REMS Council has an immediate opening for Part-Time ALS Training Program Faculty.  Position resposible for teaching in ALS Training Programs, as assigned, and assist in various didactic and practical componnents in accordance with Accreditation objectives.  Candidates must hold current NREMT-Intermediate (EMT-I/99) or higher, ACLS and PALS.  Released as an ALS provider for 4 years or greater and previous experience as an instructor.  Salary:  $20/hr. for psychomoter skills and $22/hr. for didactic instruction.  Interested candidates call 540-373-0249 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a full job description or apply no later than April 23, 2012 by submitting your resume with applicable experience to:  Rappahannock EMS Council, 435 Hunter Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.  Equal Opportunity Employer
 

EVOC Equivalents Updated

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Please read the latest updated listing of those EVOC programs recognized by the Office of
EMS in meeting the regulatory requirements as identified in the Virginia EMS Regulations
12VAC5-31.
 
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Diazepam Shortage

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Please be advised there is currently a national drug shortage in the supply of pre-filled Diazepam (valium) syringes at all area hospitals to include Spotsylvania Reginal Medical Center.   As you utilize the current EMS inventory of this medication in your Mary Washington Healthcare Narcotic Kits, they will be unable to restock this medication.

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JEMS CPR Quality Improves Survival Website

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REMS recently participated in a presentation sponsored by JEMS regarding the importance of high-quality CPR during resuscitation.  If you have not yet had the opportunity to see this presentation, we invite you to view the live presentation which covers the latest resuscitation science and the basis for the 2010 changes in CPR.  This covers the evolution of the 2010 AHA CPR and ECC Guidelines by Dr Ben Bobrow and Dr Graham Nichol.  You can now view it on demand by visiting www.jems.com/webinar/cpr-quality-improves-survival.   And at the end you can get 1 hour of CEU's.
 

REMS Regional Surge Plan published

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The Rappahannock EMS Council's Disaster Committee has recently released the REMS regional EMS Surge Capacity Planning document.  This document will be included as an appendix to the Regional Mass Casualty Incident Plan.  This planning tool provides commonly needed information for resource planners should a MCI occur requiring initial surge resources.
 

REMS receives 2011 Lawrence and Martha McMurtry Award for Excellence and Innovation

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We are very proud and pleased to announce that REMS received the 2011 Lawrence and Martha McMurtry Award for Excellence and Innovation in Community Health and Wellness.

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Have You Seen Your Regional Plans Recently?

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Did you know that the Rappahannock EMS Council is responsible for adopting and maintaining a number of regional plans?  These plans are reviewed annually by the REMS Council Board of Directors.  Recently the council delivered a copy of each plan to your agency.  Have you seen it?  It is important to be aware of these regional plans, as they are part of the standard of care developed and documented for the REMS region.  Help us help you.  Contact your local leadership for additional guidance on how your agency is conforming to these plans.

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