Strategy for a National EMS Culture of Safety

Representatives from national EMS and fire organizations have come together to develop a national EMS "Culture of Safety" Strategy.

Dedicated ITLS Ohio Medical Director, Mary Hancock, Recipient of the 2012 Mayer Glimcher Award

Dr. David Keseg Receives Copass Award

The Columbus Division of Fire’s longtime Medical Director—and Ohio ACEP member—was presented with the prestigious award at a national gathering of EMS professionals in Dallas, Texas.

Cost Savings for EMS & Fire Departments

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services has a Cooperative Purchasing Program that offers cost saving opportunities for organizations that purchase goods and services through state contracts.

ASHP Drug Shortages Resource Center

To get information and resources on drug product shortages and management please visit the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Drug Shortages Resource Center.

FICEMS Releases 2011 National EMS Assessment

The Federal Interagency Committee for Emergency Medical Services (FICEMS) has released the 2011 National EMS Assessment. Sponsored by FICEMS and funded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the report provides the first ever comprehensive description of emergency medical services, EMS emergency preparedness and 911 systems at state and national levels using existing data sources.

ITLS Ohio Seeking Emergency Physician for Ohio Chapter Medical Director

ITLS Ohio is now accepting applications for Ohio Chapter Medical Director. The selected candidate will oversee all aspects of ITLS Ohio's prehospital education. This is a volunteer position requiring a limited time commitment. Application deadline is January 24, 2012.

Register to Attend the 2012 ITLS Ohio Emergency Care Conference

Registration is now open for the ITLS Ohio Emergency Care Conference. Don't delay, the registration deadline is February 10, 2012. ITLS Ohio marks the 20th Anniversary of the conference with a variety of high-profile speakers and events. The 2012 conference will take place February 23 - 26, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Columbus North.

Ohio Transition Plan to Address NREMT State-Approved Transition Course

The NREMT Transition Policy requires the current holder of a NREMT certificate to complete a state-approved transition course in order to be eligible for its National EMS Certification. The NREMT Transition Policy only affects those Ohio EMS providers who wish to maintain their NREMT certification.

Invitation to Join a National Expert Panel: Children's Safety Initiative in EMS

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) – in partnership with the National Association of EMS Physicians, the National Association of State EMS Officials, the EMS Medical Directors Consortium, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Subcommittee on EMS – is beginning a National Institutes of Health-funded research study of the safety and quality of prehospital EMS care for children.