EVHC - Vulnerable Populations Coordinator – Peninsulas

The Tidewater EMS Council is accepting applications for the position of Vulnerable Populations Coordinator – Peninsulas for the Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition (evhc.org) until October 15, 2019.

A complete application must include:

1. A cover letter, not exceeding two (2) pages, describing how your skills, training, and experiences qualify you for the position.
2. document A fully completed/signed application form (34 KB) .
3. A current resume.
4. document A job candidates screening questionnaire form (25 KB) .

Please email completed package to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax to 757-963-2325 Attention TEMS HR Manager.

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Registration Opens for the 40th Annual Virginia EMS Symposium

November 6-10, 2019 in Norfolk, Va.

Norfolk Waterside Marriott | Sheraton Norfolk Waterside | Hilton Norfolk The Main
Registration is open for the Virginia EMS Symposium! Plan to attend one of the largest EMS training events in the country, the 2019 Virginia EMS Symposium, which offers more than 400 courses and 13 course tracks to help fulfill your continuing education needs. These courses are also applicable for nurses and physicians. Registration closes Oct. 4, 2019.

For more information and to register online, visit:
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergency-medical-services/ems-symposium/

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Airway Compromise and Pre-Hospital Nasal Pharyngeal Airway

 There has been a few incidents with certain nasal airways getting dislodged and causing blockages. Please click the links below to see the SBAR from Sentara and a PDF poster that was created regarding this issue. Feel free to distribute as you see fit.

pdf 2019 Nasal Pharyngeal Airway Notice SBAR (91 KB)

pdf 2019 Nasal Pharyngeal Airway Notice Poster (283 KB)

Tidewater EMS Council announces 2019 regional EMS award winners

During a beautiful afternoon at Harbor Park in Norfolk on June 16, 2019, the Tidewater EMS Council presented ten regional EMS awards and a special lifetime achievement award. The awards presentation was part of the council's annual EMS family day at the ballpark attended by some 400 responders, dispatchers, emergency department staff and their families.

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