by Webmaster | Feb 1, 2002 | News
Starting in February 2002, EMT’s in New York State are required to report or cause a report to be made when they (acting in their professional or official capacity) have reason to believe that a child is abused or neglected. The Bureau of EMS has issued a policy...
by Webmaster | Dec 1, 2001 | News
In December 2001, County EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy requested a determination from the NYS Health Dept. Bureau of EMS on whether a finger-stick for the purpose of blood glucose determination is within the scope of practice of an EMT-Basic in New York State. The was...
by Webmaster | Oct 26, 2001 | News
DOH has issued Policy # 01-08 Unknown Dry Substance/Suspected Anthrax Response Advisory, as well as a Patient Fact Sheet (updated 10-26-01), and Decon Information. For your information, we have also included the Wadsworth Lab criteria for testing and the protocol for...
by Webmaster | Aug 17, 2001 | News
On August 17, 2001, NY Governor George Patacki signed a bill extending the Pilot Recert Program for EMT’s and AEMT’s through July 1, 2006. For information on the bill.
by Webmaster | Apr 1, 2001 | News
Version 11.0 of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) has been fully implemented in Saratoga County. While the new cards contain the most comprehensive changes ever introduced, field providers will notice only a few differences. These include addition of a new...
by Webmaster | Jan 1, 2001 | News
Did you know that persons unable to care for their newborn infants can anonymously leave their baby with your ambulance corps or fire department? The Saratoga EMS Council suggests you take a look at this New York State website and consider what action your...
