Public Notices, Regional and Statewide Meetings

NASEMSO Scope of Practice Model Decision-Making Framework for EMS

The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) has collaborated with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to provide a derivative work of their decision-making framework to compliment state-based rules and regulations related to EMS scope of practice.  NASEMSO’s “Scope of Practice Model Decision-Making Framework for Emergency Medical Services” is now available on NASEMSO’s website at https://nasemso.org/projects/ems-scope-of-practice/. Transition to NEMSIS V3.5.0 Coming Soon!

First Responder Safety Precautions for Dealing with Unknown Opioids

• Fentanyl: The Real Deal (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) https://youtu.be/6Yc9lSaSKls
• Factsheet for all first responders on precautions for dealing with unknown opioids. 

Fentanyl Safety for First Responders

The White House released a factsheet of recommendations for first responders to protect themselves from exposure to opioids. The document was released as an appendix to the final report of President’s Commission on Combatting Drug Addiction.

The Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders fact sheet and an overview of the project are posted on the White House website.

Resource on Acrylfentanyl and Naloxone Effectiveness

• This one-pager resource corrects previous incorrect and misleading news regarding certain synthetic opioids and naloxone effectiveness.

Fentanyl

• Fentanyl Briefing Guide for First Responders

Device Name

• LIFEPAK® 15 Monitor/Defibrillator by Stryker: Recall - Due to Lock Up (blank monitor display with LED lights on) after a Defibrillation Shock is Delivered
• Teleflex Medical Recalls LMA MAD Nasal Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device