Bulletin Board for Monday, December 10th, 2018
SwedishAmerican Now Hiring EMS Educator Registry Staff
Several EMS Registry Staff positions have just opened at SwedishAmerican EMS. These positions are not full/part-time positions with benefits, but hourly teaching positions for primary and continuing education. For more information or to apply for one of the positions please click on the link below!
Several EMS Registry Staff positions have just opened at SwedishAmerican EMS. These positions are not full/part-time positions with benefits, but hourly teaching positions for primary and continuing education. For more information or to apply for one of the positions please click on the link below!
Lead Instructor Continuing Education Requirements
Please see the memo below that was issued by IDPH regarding the continuing education requirements for Lead Instructors. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Richard Robinson.
Please see the memo below that was issued by IDPH regarding the continuing education requirements for Lead Instructors. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Richard Robinson.
| Lead Instructor Required Renewal Hours |
IDPH Health Advisory
Please see the attached Health Advisory regarding Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). You can either download the document by clicking on link below or scroll through the document on your desktop/laptop.
Please see the attached Health Advisory regarding Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). You can either download the document by clicking on link below or scroll through the document on your desktop/laptop.
| Hepatitis A Health Alert |
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 Midway EMS
It's official! Please welcome Midway EMS to the SwedishAmerican EMS System! Daniel Fazio and Mark Tyson (pictured right) are the co-owners of this private ambulance service. Please take a moment to send them a note of welcome by clicking here. |
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Welcome Davis Fire Protection District
Davis FPD recently joined the SwedishAmerican EMS System and they are already set to host an EMT class starting in January. Please take a moment to of welcome them and like their Facebook page |
Remodulin Injection Infusion Pump Information
Kirk Schubert, SwedishAmerican ED/EMS Clinical Pharmacist has shared information regarding a prostacyclin vasodilator used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension that is administered through a continuous subcutaneous infusion pump. You may see these SC pumps on patients so he wants you to be aware of what to expect.
You can read through the information below (if you are on a desktop/laptop - it can be enlarged by clicking on the magnifying glass) or click the link just below to download the document. Please direct any questions to Kirk by clicking here.
Kirk Schubert, SwedishAmerican ED/EMS Clinical Pharmacist has shared information regarding a prostacyclin vasodilator used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension that is administered through a continuous subcutaneous infusion pump. You may see these SC pumps on patients so he wants you to be aware of what to expect.
You can read through the information below (if you are on a desktop/laptop - it can be enlarged by clicking on the magnifying glass) or click the link just below to download the document. Please direct any questions to Kirk by clicking here.
| Remodulin Injection Infusion Pump Information |
Spring EMT Courses Announced
There will be two EMT Courses offered starting in January.
Davis Fire Department will host a class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-10 pm starting January 10th, 2019.
FHN Memorial Hospital will host a class on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-10 pm beginning January 9th, 2019.
You must complete an application for the location of your choice. The course schedule, catalog, and course applications can be found on our website by clicking the button below.
For additional information please contact Linda at 779-696-6082.
There will be two EMT Courses offered starting in January.
Davis Fire Department will host a class on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-10 pm starting January 10th, 2019.
FHN Memorial Hospital will host a class on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-10 pm beginning January 9th, 2019.
You must complete an application for the location of your choice. The course schedule, catalog, and course applications can be found on our website by clicking the button below.
For additional information please contact Linda at 779-696-6082.
Drug Shortages as of November 20th, 2018
Please remember that if a drug from our Formulary is listed as being on shortage it doesn't mean that we don't have any in stock. Always check with our ED Clinical Pharmacist to see what is available.
Atropine Injection - limited availability
Calcium Gluconate - limited availability
D-50 - available, but still on shortage
Diazepam - next delivery March 2019 (limited), estimated recovery June 2019
Dopamine - on allocation, but still on shortage
Epi Auto-Injector - available, but still on shortage for both 0.15 mg and 0.30 mg
Epi 1 mg/1 mL - available, but still on shortage
Fentanyl - available, but still on shortage
Ketamine - next estimated delivery September 2019, estimated recover December 2019
Ketorolac - available, but still on shortage
Lidocaine
Lorazepam (alternative med) - available, but still on shortage
Magnesium Sulfate - on allocation
Morphine - next release November/December 2018
Ondansetron Injection - available, but still on shortage
Sodium Bicarb - available, but still on shortage
Sodium Chloride 0.9% bags
Sterile Water for 20 mL vials
Resolved Shortages
Methylprednisolone
Rocuronium (alternative med) - shortage resolved
If you are interested in receiving the shortages listing from the FDA please follow this link and click on the RSS Feed to sign up.
Please remember that if a drug from our Formulary is listed as being on shortage it doesn't mean that we don't have any in stock. Always check with our ED Clinical Pharmacist to see what is available.
Atropine Injection - limited availability
Calcium Gluconate - limited availability
D-50 - available, but still on shortage
Diazepam - next delivery March 2019 (limited), estimated recovery June 2019
Dopamine - on allocation, but still on shortage
Epi Auto-Injector - available, but still on shortage for both 0.15 mg and 0.30 mg
Epi 1 mg/1 mL - available, but still on shortage
Fentanyl - available, but still on shortage
Ketamine - next estimated delivery September 2019, estimated recover December 2019
Ketorolac - available, but still on shortage
Lidocaine
Lorazepam (alternative med) - available, but still on shortage
Magnesium Sulfate - on allocation
Morphine - next release November/December 2018
Ondansetron Injection - available, but still on shortage
Sodium Bicarb - available, but still on shortage
Sodium Chloride 0.9% bags
Sterile Water for 20 mL vials
Resolved Shortages
Methylprednisolone
Rocuronium (alternative med) - shortage resolved
If you are interested in receiving the shortages listing from the FDA please follow this link and click on the RSS Feed to sign up.
