Safety Alert - Epi
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SAFETY ALERT- Epinephrine Labeling Changes- Removal of Ratios (no change in the drug product, just labeling) |
Saturday, 19 October 2019
Saturday, 19 October 2019
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SAFETY ALERT- Epinephrine Labeling Changes- Removal of Ratios (no change in the drug product, just labeling) |
During a beautiful evening at Harbor Park in Norfolk on June 14, 2018, the Tidewater EMS Council presented eleven 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 600 responders, dispatchers, emergency department staff and their families.
Read more: Tidewater EMS Council announces 2018 regional EMS award winners
Smithfield — The halls and church areas of Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church were filled with students and church members, Saturday 4/28/18 as they got ready for an active shooter training drill session.
Yet in a matter of moments, chaos broke out around 13:00 when the Isle of Wight Volunteer Rescue and area responders took part in an extensive active shooter drill.
The drill simulated a shooter coming onto the premises and opening fire on the church in session, leaving mass destruction in his path.
Read more: Preparing for the unthinkable: Law enforcement, EMS team up for active shooter drill
it is with deep personal regret that the TEMS Staff inform you that James “Jim” Chandler passed away earlier today. His death was sudden and unexpected, and the TEMS Staff asks that you pray for the Chandler family and his friends. We, the TEMS Staff, ask you to be respectful of the family’s privacy during this difficult time.
EMS Agencies, Field Personnel, and OMDs within the TEMS Region:
All manufacturers are currently experiencing supply issues related to shortages of injectable narcotic products. Shortages are related to manufacturing delays and product availability. These shortages are predicted to extend into 2019.
These shortages include morphine 10 mg/1 mL 10 mg vials and fentanyl 50 mcg/1 mL 100 mcg vials that are stocked in the Tidewater EMS Red medication boxes.
| CISM Team Meeting & Annual Awards Mon Nov 04 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PM |
| Office Closed - Veterans’ Day Mon Nov 11 @12:00AM |
| Trauma/Triage PI Meeting Thu Nov 14 @ 2:30AM - 03:30PM |
| Patient & Provider Safety PI Meeting Thu Nov 14 @ 1:00PM - 02:00PM |
| Education and Training Committee Meeting Wed Nov 20 @ 9:30AM - 11:30AM |
| Commercial EMS Agencies Committee Thu Nov 21 @10:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Office Closed - Thanksgiving Day Thu Nov 28 @12:00AM |
| Office Closed - Thanksgiving Day Fri Nov 29 @12:00AM |
| OMD Committee Meeting Tue Dec 10 @12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| EMS Medical Operations Committee - TEMS Wed Dec 11 @12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| NIMS ICS-300 TRAINING: WHO MUST TAKE IT, WHAT IT COVERS Wed Oct 30 @ 8:30AM - 05:30PM |
| NIMS ICS-300 TRAINING: WHO MUST TAKE IT, WHAT IT COVERS Thu Oct 31 @ 8:30AM - 05:30PM |
| Consolidated Testing at Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center Wed Nov 20 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| NIMS ICS 400 Mon Dec 09 @ 8:30AM - 05:30PM |
| NIMS ICS 400 Tue Dec 10 @ 8:30AM - 05:30PM |
| Consolidated Testing at Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center Wed Jan 22 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| Consolidated Testing at Norfolk Fire-Rescue Training Center Wed Mar 18 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
