Bulletin Board for Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
PPE for Continuing Education
All SwedishAmerican employees are required to wear appropriate PPE while teaching. This includes classes that are taught in our building as well as off-site. Based on the number of classes that are held at our facility and in the region each week it is our objective to keep all of our students and staff healthy.
At this time we are requiring that all participants for on-site continuing education with a SwedishAmerican instructor wear a mask throughout the training. Thank you for your support.
If you have concerns about this please contact Tom Pratt, Manager, Emergency Medical Services.
All SwedishAmerican employees are required to wear appropriate PPE while teaching. This includes classes that are taught in our building as well as off-site. Based on the number of classes that are held at our facility and in the region each week it is our objective to keep all of our students and staff healthy.
At this time we are requiring that all participants for on-site continuing education with a SwedishAmerican instructor wear a mask throughout the training. Thank you for your support.
If you have concerns about this please contact Tom Pratt, Manager, Emergency Medical Services.
SwedishAmerican EMS Paramedic Class 2020
With the restrictions of COVID 19 we will not be able to hold a graduation as planned on August 18 for the Paramedic Class.
Each student has worked very hard in the last year and we sorry we are unable to formally and publicly recognize them.
This Thursday, August 13, we will be having a cookout for lunch in their honor and at the conclusion of the class a short presentation will be made. We will also be recognizing each of them on our web site. We hope that that each department is able to find a way to recognize them.
With the restrictions of COVID 19 we will not be able to hold a graduation as planned on August 18 for the Paramedic Class.
Each student has worked very hard in the last year and we sorry we are unable to formally and publicly recognize them.
This Thursday, August 13, we will be having a cookout for lunch in their honor and at the conclusion of the class a short presentation will be made. We will also be recognizing each of them on our web site. We hope that that each department is able to find a way to recognize them.
Welcome Chadwick Fire!
Please join us in welcoming Chadwick Fire to the Swedes EMS System.
Chadwick is a volunteer department located in Carroll County.
Please look for them on their Facebook page.
Please join us in welcoming Chadwick Fire to the Swedes EMS System.
Chadwick is a volunteer department located in Carroll County.
Please look for them on their Facebook page.
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In 2019, 52 children died of heatstroke because they were left or became trapped in a hot car. It’s important for everyone to understand that children are more vulnerable to heatstroke and that all hot car deaths are preventable. We — as parents, caregivers, and bystanders — play a role in helping to make sure another death doesn’t happen. |
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The organization that works with us to provide our nationally accredited paramedic program, CoAEMSP, has just issued their annual report for 2018-2019. Please click on the photo below to open the report.
Road Construction near SwedishAmerican Begins Today
Starting Wednesday, May 20th, construction work will begin on 9th Street between 6th Avenue and East State Street (immediately to the west of SwedishAmerican Hospital).
The six-month project will include installing new storm sewers, water main and sidewalk replacements and adding new concrete curbs and gutters.
The roadway will be narrowed to accommodate more accessible pedestrian walkways as well as on-street bicycle accommodations.
The construction is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Please be aware of potential delays if you utilize 9th Street to enter or exit the entrance to the ED.
Click here for the projected construction schedule.
Starting Wednesday, May 20th, construction work will begin on 9th Street between 6th Avenue and East State Street (immediately to the west of SwedishAmerican Hospital).
The six-month project will include installing new storm sewers, water main and sidewalk replacements and adding new concrete curbs and gutters.
The roadway will be narrowed to accommodate more accessible pedestrian walkways as well as on-street bicycle accommodations.
The construction is expected to be completed by the end of October.
Please be aware of potential delays if you utilize 9th Street to enter or exit the entrance to the ED.
Click here for the projected construction schedule.
EMS Medication Shortages as of June 23, 2020
Full-Time Paramedic Position in Elizabeth
Important Safety Information on EpiPen and EpiPen Jr Auto-Injectors and Their Authorized Generic Versions
Please take a moment to look through this document Pfizer regarding potential device failures - to read the document please click here.
Please direct any questions to Richard Robinson.
Please take a moment to look through this document Pfizer regarding potential device failures - to read the document please click here.
Please direct any questions to Richard Robinson.
American Heart Association Provides Additional Extensions
The American Heart Association will now extend AHA Instructor and Provider Course Completion Cards for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date, beginning with cards that expire in March 2020. Please see the updated guidance here.
If you have any questions regarding the extensions please contact Tonja Radford.
The American Heart Association will now extend AHA Instructor and Provider Course Completion Cards for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date, beginning with cards that expire in March 2020. Please see the updated guidance here.
If you have any questions regarding the extensions please contact Tonja Radford.
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WELCOME LOVES PARK FIRE
Please join SwedishAmerican Hospital EMS System in welcoming Loves Park Fire Department to our system! Loves Park Fire re-established their ambulance service in 2019 providing basic and advanced life support to their community of approximately 25,000 people. Please visit and follow their Facebook page! Welcome Loves Park Fire! 
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Referral List for Victims of Abuse
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Welcome Rockford Fire Department
We are proud to announce that Rockford Fire is now part of our EMS System. Please join us in welcoming them to our EMS System family and follow them on their Facebook page to learn more about their department.
We are proud to announce that Rockford Fire is now part of our EMS System. Please join us in welcoming them to our EMS System family and follow them on their Facebook page to learn more about their department.
Welcome CGH Emergency Services
CGH Emergency Services in Sterling, Illinois, became official in our system this week. This busy private ambulance provider operates in conjunction with CGH Medical Center and has over 40 EMT's and Paramedics on staff. You can learn more about CGH on their website.
CGH Emergency Services in Sterling, Illinois, became official in our system this week. This busy private ambulance provider operates in conjunction with CGH Medical Center and has over 40 EMT's and Paramedics on staff. You can learn more about CGH on their website.
Welcome ATS Medical Services
Please join us in welcoming ATS Medical Services to our EMS System. ATS is based in Loves Park, Illinois, is a private ambulance service that provides emergency medical services as well as scheduled transportation.
We are proud to welcome the ATS team to our EMS family and invite you to visit their website to learn more about their team and the services they offer!
Please join us in welcoming ATS Medical Services to our EMS System. ATS is based in Loves Park, Illinois, is a private ambulance service that provides emergency medical services as well as scheduled transportation.
We are proud to welcome the ATS team to our EMS family and invite you to visit their website to learn more about their team and the services they offer!
