Safety Alert - Epi
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SAFETY ALERT- Epinephrine Labeling Changes- Removal of Ratios (no change in the drug product, just labeling) |
Saturday, 5 December 2020
Saturday, 5 December 2020
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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.
| EMS Medical Operations Committee - TEMS Wed Dec 09 @12:00PM - 02:00PM |
| Virtual Joint TEMS/PEMS OMD Committee Meeting Thu Dec 10 @12:00PM - 03:00PM |
| TEMS STEMI PI Committee Meeting (Virtual) Thu Dec 10 @ 1:00PM - 02:00PM |
| TEMS Stroke PI Committee Meeting (Virtual) Thu Dec 10 @ 2:30PM - 03:30PM |
| OMD Update - Virtual Fri Dec 11 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM |
| Education and Training Committee Meeting Wed Dec 16 @ 9:30AM - 11:30AM |
| TEMS Quarterly Drug/IV Box Inventory Wed Dec 16 @ 4:30PM - 04:31PM |
| Christmas - Office Closed Thu Dec 24 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM |
| PI Data Pull Thu Jan 07 @ 9:00AM - 12:00PM |
| EMS PI Committee Thu Jan 07 @ 1:00PM - 03:00PM |
| Mass Casualty Incident Management 1 & 2 Thu Dec 10 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM |
| Mass Casualty Incident Management Part 2 Sun Dec 13 @12:00PM - 04:00PM |
| ICS 300 Tue Feb 23 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM |
| ICS 300 Wed Feb 24 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM |
| ICS 300 Thu Feb 25 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM |
| ICS 400 Wed Apr 21 @ 9:00AM - 05:00PM |
| ICS 400 Thu Apr 22 @ 9:00AM - 05:00PM |
