January 16, 2023

2022 - 2024 Officers   President: Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P, FAWM Vice President: Marshall Frank, DO, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS Secretary/Treasurer: Christian Zuver, MD, FACEP, FAEMS Member at Large: Angus Jameson, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS Member at Large: Mike Lozano, MD, MHSI, FACEP   State EMS Medical Director: Angus Jameson, MD, MLH, FACEP, FAEMS State EMS for Children (EMSC) Medical Director: Phyllis L. Hendry, MD, FAAP, FACEP Staff: Melissa Keahey, Interim Executive Director & CEO

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Announcements

Reminder: FAEMSMD Memberships Expired on December 31st The online renewal period for FAEMSMD memberships has opened! All 2022 memberships expired on December 31, 2022. Note: The annual membership year is changing from January - December (in alignment with the calendar year) to July 1 - June 30 (in alignment with the academic year) as voted by our members. To accommodate this change there will be a 6-month membership period January 1 - June 30, 2023. Dues have been reduced by 50% for this period. Auto Renewal: To streamline the renewal process, FAEMSMD memberships are eligible for auto-renewal, but members must "opt-in". Members must complete the following attestation and provide all information to indicate approval of auto-renewal. Note: Future renewals will reflect a 12-month membership period and incur 100% of current dues assessments in each respective category ($325, $125, $0). Each EMS provider system is allowed one Active (voting) membership and an unlimited number of Associate memberships. Did you know that Associate members can represent your agency during meetings, be involved in committees, and vote of behalf of the EMS medical director Active member in their absence? Consider an associate membership for your EMS Chief, Training Officer, or other appropriate personnel!

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Upcoming Events & Meetings

Meeting Reminder - Thursday, January 19th We are looking forward to our meeting this week in Daytona and hope that you can attend in person! Please join us for the quarterly FAEMSMD meeting held in conjunction with EMSAC and constituent group meetings. Thursday, January 19, 2023 9 am - 12 pm Ocean Convention Center - Daytona Beach Room: 201 View the Agenda Virtual Meeting Info: Please note: Virtual meeting links and attendance will be managed by DOH staff. FAEMSMD is not managing the virtual meeting. There is one virtual meeting link per room, per day. Due to technical challenges with hybrid meeting formats, we strongly encourage in person attendance for maximum engagement and participation. Join the Virtual Meeting https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmJmMDBiNzUtODcxZi00ZmVkLWFmYmItY2M4ZTYyNDhiNTlk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2228cd8f80-3c44-4b27-81a0-cd2b03a31b8d22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a31130b7-e2b2-4c96-a1a4-57052f55efbd%22%7d  Meeting ID: 280 589 035 724 Passcode: 8Z8efN Or call in (audio only) +1 850-792-1375 United States, Tallahassee Phone Conference ID: 312 873 515#

EMS Constituent Group Meetings The quarterly DOH EMS Advisory Council and constituent meetings are open to all emergency care professionals.  EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC) and Constituent Group Meetings January 18-20, 2023 In conjunction with Fire Rescue East 2023 at Ocean Center Daytona Beach View the full schedule of meetings here. Unable to attend in person? CLICK HERE to download the virtual meeting schedule.   Note: There is one virtual meeting link per room, per day. Not all meetings have a virtual component. Refer to the above link for details.

Education

The Clock is Ticking: "Support Healthcare Heroes" Specialty License Plate The first license plate in Florida that honors healthcare workers with proceeds supporting the EMS Trust fund. 132 of 3,000 Vouchers Sold! We must sell 3,000 vouchers within 2 year for production to begin. Help us meet this goal quickly - pre-order your Healthcare Heroes license plate today! Price: $35 ($25 of each purchase goes directly to the state's EMS Trust fund) 3,000 x $25 = $75,000 to Florida EMS! Funds raised from the sale of this license plate will go towards the State EMS Trust Fund, which is tasked with the purpose of “improving and expanding prehospital emergency medical services in the state.” Share with your agency and providers - order now!

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Pediatric Resources

JUMPStart Pediatric MCI Tool The Bereavement Project The PEARL No.48 Florida PEDReady Compassionate Options for Pediatric EMS (COPE) PEDIATRIC TODAY SmartBrief EMSCPulse Newsletter: April 2021 Edition

Other Resources FAEMSMD Resources Google Drive COVID-19 Vaccination Resources FAEMSMD Bylaws ACEP's COVID-19 Field Guide