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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Save the Date - EMLRC Program Calendar
ALS/BLS Competition - July 14 & 15 - Orlando
EMS Refresher - July 25 - 29 - Orlando (EMLRC)
Symposium by the Sea - August 4 - 7 - Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Paramedic Refresher - August 15 - 19 - Orlando (EMLRC)
Advanced Practice Provider Skills Camp - September 8 & 9 - Orlando (EMLRC)
CLINCON - September 15 & 16 - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
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2022 - 2024 FAEMSMD Officers |
Congratulations to our newly elected FAEMSMD 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
Term: Summer 2022 - Summer 2024
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A very special thank you to
Dr. Chrissy Van Dillen for her dedication and leadership in the role of FAEMSMD President 2020-2022
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Membership Update
There are few things more valuable than a highly-engaged member base
Total Members - 86
Active - 63
Associate - 17
Associate-Retired - 1
Resident/EMS Fellow - 5
The member investment of time, knowledge, and attention into the association strengthens its credibility with sponsors, community partners, and increases a member’s lifetime value.
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Next Meeting: September 2022 (In-person)
The next FAEMSMD Meeting will be held in person and in conjunction with the EMS Advisory Council and Constituent Groups meeting on September 13-15, 2022 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (Orlando, FL). Additional details will be shared as they become available.
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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.
120 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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Notice of Development of Rule Making
Department: Department of Health
Division: Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support
Rule No.: 64J-1.024
Purpose: To establish disciplinary guidelines for the professions of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedic, licensed Emergency Medical Services providers, and EMT and paramedic training programs; to clarify the range of discipline that may be imposed for corresponding violations of law and department rules.
DATE AND TIME: June 27, 2022; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., EST
PLACE: Department of Health, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32311-7840, Room 301;
OR via telephone (audio only): +1 (850)792-1375, conference ID 966 149 441#.
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ICYMI: From the Capital
First responders PTSD measure approved
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill that will give law-enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders more time to file workers’ compensation insurance claims for post-traumatic stress disorder. Effective July 1.
New Funding for Search and Rescue
Gov. DeSantis announced an additional $10 million this upcoming fiscal year for Florida's Urban Search and Rescue teams. The state currently has eight teams that support communities across Florida when a disaster strikes. The money will support operations and training exercises to better prepare the teams for future disasters.
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Weekly Webinar Series: FL EMS Update + Eagles Rebroadcast Webinar
Hosted and facilitated by Peter Antevy, MD with support from Angus Jameson, MD.
FL EMS Update + Eagles Rebroadcast Webinar*
Tuesday’s - 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
The Florida update and guest presentations take place at 11 - 11:30 am. The Eagles rebroadcast with Dr. Paul Pepe begins promptly at 11:30 am.
UPCOMING on June 28th: Dr. Robert Dunne
Dr. Robert Dunne is an Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University (Detroit) and is the Fellowship Director for the EMS Fellowship. He will be presenting on a headband device with the potential of detecting large vessel occlusions (LVO) in the field. He will be presenting preliminary data from the study. Please join us to provide your input on this novel device.
0.5 CEUs provided by Memorial Healthcare System
*CME available for BOTH the FL EMS Webinar and Eagles Re-Broadcast!
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Paul Pepe, MD, MPH, FACEP |
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Bill Shearer International ALS/BLS Competition
July 14-15, 2022
Orlando, FL
Competition Updates:
- Currently we have 10 teams registered, but we need 8 more teams (18 minimum) to play.
- At this time, registration is limited to 1 team per agency.
- On June 27th, we will open registration to multiple teams from the same agency.
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 1st at 5 p.m.
Registration Fees: $300 per team (3 competitors plus one alternate)
Includes meals and refreshments during both days of competition.
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Symposium by the Sea 2022: Register by July 27th
Registration is open for FCEP's annual meeting – Symposium by the Sea (SBS) 2022! FCEP members attend for less than $250 and FCEP resident members attend FREE if registered by July 27th. Fees increase $50 onsite.
Symposium by the Sea: FCEP's 51st Annual Meeting
August 4-7, 2022
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point
Bonita Springs, FL
We are excited to include on our schedule this year many programs and events specific to our EM Resident attendees including:
- EM Resident Case Competition
- EM Resident Quiz Bowl Competition
- EM Research & Clinical Case Poster Competition
- EMRAF Networking Reception & Job Fair
- And more!
Approved for up to 13.0 AMA Category 1 PRA Credits™ and 13.0 nursing contact hours.
Overflow hotel room block available - learn more at fcep.org/sbs
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Registration Open - EMT & Paramedic Refresher Courses
The EMLRC has been a leader in lifesaving education throughout the United States for over 20 years and is both a CECBEMS and FL DOH accredited provider of continuing education for the EMS community. Our refresher courses are designed for the practicing EMT and Paramedic wishing to recertify their licensure. Registration is now open for our summer programs!
EMT Summer Refresher Course
July 25-28, 2022
Paramedic Summer Refresher Course
August 15-18, 2022
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Coming Soon: EMS Bytes That You Can View
In an effort of improving care delivered upon first contact and providing a resource to Florida EMS professionals, The Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD) and the Emergency Medicine Learning and Resource Center (EMLRC) have partnered together to produce a four-part EMS training video series comprised of sixteen, 15-minute modules covering topics presented by experts in the field.
The video series will be available to all certified/licensed EMS professionals in Florida and provide a minimum of 4.0 CEH.
STAY TUNED: EMS Bytes That You Can View Part 1 Launches SUMMER 2022!
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Coming Soon from the EMLRC
CLINCON
September 15 & 16, 2022
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Orlando, FL
- Rebrand & Expand
- Leadership, Reimbursement, QI, Community Paramedicine
- Coming Soon: Call for Interest & Presentations
- Planning committee co-chair and volunteers needed
- Keynote, Rapid Fire, Hands-on Skills Labs
NEW! - EMS Leadership & Succession Program
- Launch September 2022 at CLINCON
- Focus on EMSAC, Constituent Group, and Leadership Succession
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EMS1.com
As EMS agencies cope with higher fuel costs in whatever ways they can, one agency's director wants state and federal lawmakers to help. Fuels costs are up nationwide. For one Fort Worth-based mobile healthcare, fuel costs more than doubled year-over-year for May. Read More
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EMS1.com
A nonprofit, clinical research center and trauma treatment clinic has received a $1.4 million First Responder Regional Support Grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families to expand its peer support and suicide prevention training. The clinic serves first responders; frontline medical personnel; military veterans; active-duty military members; survivors of sexual assault, mass violence, and natural disasters; and others affected by trauma. It claims on its website that 66% of its participants with combat-related PTSD and 76% of first responders no longer meet the diagnostic criteria for PTSD after treatment. Read More
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EMS1.com
Two former news producers are working on a documentary as a means to advocate for EMS providers to be classified as essential workers in all U.S. states. The film "Honorable But Broken: EMS in Crisis" sets out to explore the value of EMS, problems with the system and solutions in place.
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EMS1
A nonprofit is offering service dogs to first responders, correctional officers, 911 dispatchers, military veterans and staffers of emergency departments and intensive care units. Heroes Comfort, which offers online mental health services to support first responders and veterans, is encouraging these groups to apply for a trained service dog.
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Vacancies: EMS for Children Advisory Committee |
The EMSC Advisory Committee is accepting applications for the following vacancies:
- Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic (preference is given to practicing prehospital providers)
- Emergency Physician
- Family Representative
- Nurse with Emergency Pediatric Experience
- Physician with Pediatric Training
The Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight manages the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Advisory Committee, established under section 401.245(5), Florida Statutes. The EMSC Advisory Committee advises the Department on matters concerning preventative, pre-hospital, hospital, rehabilitative, and other post-medical care for children. The committee meets quarterly in conjunction with the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council and constituent group meetings.
All interested parties should apply online by completing the Department's Appointment Questionnaire and submitting a current resume by June 20, 2022. Term nominations will be submitted to the State Surgeon General for final approval and appointment.
For questions or comments regarding the EMSC Advisory Committee, please contact EMSC Program Manager, Lorrianna Jean-Jacques, at Lorrianna.JeanJacques@flhealth.gov or (850) 558-9500.
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Resource Kit: Understanding and Responding to Children in Crisis
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
Supporting children in distress can pose particular challenges for providers, whether delivering emergency medical services, responding to a disaster, or providing daily care. Children have unique physical differences, developmental needs, and distress reactions that providers may find difficult to address. They can trigger responders’ own emotions, interfering with their information processing and decision-making abilities. Providers have reported that their own emotional responses, their lack of experience working with kids, and the emotions of family members can negatively impact the quality of care that they are able to provide when working with children in distress.
The resource kit comes in two versions. One for EMS and other emergency medical providers. The other is designed for non-medical providers, educators and caregivers that support children during disasters, emergencies, or individual crises. Learn More
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New Resources: Mass Violence Events
EIIC
The EIIC website has updated available resources for healthcare personnel in relation to mass violence events:
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Psychological First Aid
- National Mass Violence and Victimization Resource Center
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Resources for the Recent Events in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas
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Region 3 Healthcare Coalition Alliance
MGT439 - Pediatric Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness
August 18-19, 2022, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Jacksonville)
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
4201 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
The 2010 report by the National Commission on Children and Disasters identified a training gap for emergency responders, first receivers, and emergency management personnel that reduced their effectiveness in responding to pediatric patients and their unique needs/considerations. This course addresses pediatric emergency planning and medical response considerations through a combination of lectures, small group exercises, and a tabletop exercise. Learn More & Register
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EurekAlert!
Pediatric Emergency Department encounters related to physical abuse decreased by 19 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multicenter study published in the journal Pediatrics. While encounter rates with lower clinical severity dropped during the pandemic, encounter rates with higher clinical severity remained unchanged. This pattern raises concern for unrecognized harm, as opposed to true reductions in child abuse.
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