COVID-19 Resources for EMS
Emergency Medical Services
COVID-19 Resources for EMS
Notice of Zoning - Richmond County ERZ
The Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST) has received notice from the current 911 Zone Provider for Richmond County Emergency Response Zone of surrender and OEMST has directed the Region 06 EMS Council (“Council”) to open the Richmond Emergency Response Zone. The Council is issuing this notice to request proposals from EMS agencies for designation as the zoned ambulance provider to respond to “public calls” for
EMS within the designated zone, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 31-11-3 and DPH Rule 511-9-2-.04.
For Richmond County ERZ Public Notice of zoning dates, meetings, and submission of proposal instructions
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For Response Data for Richmond County ERZ
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Revised Minimum Equipment and Supplies for EMS Licensed Vehicles
The Department worked with EMSAC to develop revised/updated Vehicle Inspection Forms for all the vehicles licensed by OEMST.
Modifications made:
- New format
- Now includes the operational items we have always inspected
- Items removed
- Items added
- Items changed in quantity
These forms/criteria will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Click here to review the new forms which are listed under the Vehicle Inspection Forms section.
2022 NHTSA EMS Reassessment
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to review the document.
EMS Quick Report Form
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The Office of EMS and Trauma has established this form to be used by EMS personnel to provide patient care information to the receiving facility upon delivery of the patient until a prehospital care report can be completed and delivered to the receiving facility and/or submitted to GEMSIS Elite. This EMS Quick Report complies with the EMS Rule 511-9-2-.14.
Notes on the Quick Report Form:
- THIS FORM DOES NOT REPLACE THE NEED TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORT (ePCR).
- Agencies should submit ePCRs to GEMSIS Elite within 24 hours of call completion, and hospitals may access those patient care reports on Hospital Hub. To gain access to Hospital Hub, please contact your Regional EMS Director and they will forward your request.
- EMS Agencies may adapt this form and place their agency name on it, as long as minimal information is kept on this document.
- By using this form (or one substantially similar to it), hospitals are more quickly able to contact the agency and specifically the crews if a patient that they transported tests positive for or is suspected of having COVID-19 or any other infectious disease.
Travel Clinical Assistant
Public safety agencies are highly encouraged to reinforce with their field personnel on how to identify potential travel-related diseases and outbreaks using the Travel Clinical Assistant. The TCA provides epidemiological facts and guidelines for clinical symptoms, transmission modes, infection control guidance, and any reporting guidelines. Agencies should also review and practice appropriate PPE levels, handwashing, and disinfection practices.
GCC Dashboard
In an effort to standardize the way hospital saturation/diversion status is reported to EMS agencies, GCC has established a statewide Diversion Dashboard. You can visit the website HERE.
POLICIES UNDER REVIEW:
- DRAFT EMS Initial Education Program Designation Policy available for review. Comments were taken and summarized by the Statewide EMS Educational Advisory Committee. OEMST has provided responses to each of the comments received. This policy will be re-drafted and released in 2023.
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/Page last updated 1/27/2023