2020 - 2022 Officers
President: Christine Van Dillen, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
Vice President: Ben Abo, DO, EMT-P, FAWM
Secretary/Treasurer: Marshall Frank, DO, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS
Member at Large: Angus Jameson, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS
Member at Large: Christian Zuver, MD, FACEP, FAEMS
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 - Orlando (TBD)
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During EMS Week, we honor the sacrifice and dedication of everyone in EMS. Thank you for rising to the challenge.
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Dr. Gillian Schmitz, MD, FACEP, President of ACEP, thanks EMS professionals around the country for rising to the challenge in 2022! |
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EMS Week Theme Days
- Sunday – Health, Wellness and Resilience Day
- Monday – EMS Education Day
- Tuesday – Safety Tuesday
- Wednesday – EMS for Children Day
- Thursday – Save-A-Life Day (CPR & Stop the Bleed)
- Friday – EMS Recognition Day
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Happy EMS for Children Day!
Thank you for your service and dedication to the children of Florida as we work together to make our EMS agencies and emergency departments PEDReady!
The Florida EMS for Children (EMSC) and Florida PedReady programs extend their gratitude to Florida’s EMS partners for your commitment and service to our state. Today we are especially grateful for your commitment to the prehospital care of acutely ill and injured children.
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We offer new JumpSTART/START triage badge buddies and pediatric communication cards in English, Spanish and Creole.
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This year, in honor of EMSC Day, and in recognition of both the rising incidence of behavioral health emergencies in children and the need to recognize and mitigate secondary trauma in the EMS professional, the EMSC Innovation and Improvement Center is hosting a free 1-hour webinar, “COPE-ing with the Challenges of Pediatric Behavioral and Mental Health Emergencies” on May 18 at 1 p.m. ET. Register Now
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TODAY at 3 pm ET - Reel Emergency Vodcast: Pediatric Airway Burns
Join Drs. Antevy, Spiro, Piehl, and Wayne, along with critical care paramedic Zach Dunlap, to review 2 challenging pediatric airway cases. Learn what happens as a mother and her children are pulled from a home in flames, requiring immediate on-scene airway control. 1.0 CEU provided by Prodigy EMS. Register Now
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Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project Resources:
The checklist is based on a joint policy statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nurses Association, National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians, and National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Includes over 80 resources!
Resources and policies from Handtevy and FL PEDReady.
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Meeting Reminder: Summer FAEMSMD Meeting & Officer Elections |
FAEMSMD Membership Meeting & Officer Elections
Thursday, June 16, 2022
9 am - 12 pm
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel - Hollywood, FL
Meeting agenda and details will be shared as they become available. This meeting will be held in conjunction with DOH EMSAC meetings.
Miss a recent meeting?
Recap and review meeting summaries, presentation slides, and complete meeting recordings on our Google Drive.
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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.
*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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Event Photos: ABCs of Pediatric EMS
View photos from this month’s ABC’s of Pediatric EMS program hosted at Nemours Children’s Hospital and supported by the FCEP Pediatric EM committee. Scholarships generously provided through EMS for Children (EMSC) grant funds. View Photos
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EMS Advisory Council and Constituent Group Meetings |
The EMS Advisory Council and Constituent Groups meeting will be held June 15 – 17, 2022, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in conjunction with the First There, First Care and Gathering of Eagles conference in Hollywood, FL.
Meeting location:
Seminole Hard Rock
1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL
Lodging Location:
Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport
1825 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
Note: Hotel block is set for occupancy starting Tuesday, June 14th through Friday, June 17th. Lodging at this location is limited, so it is best to book early. Guests must identify themselves as a part of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight group at the time of reservation check-in.
Rate: $189 per night
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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Bill Shearer International ALS/BLS Competition
July 14-15, 2022
Orlando, FL
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 1st at 5 p.m.
A maximum of 24 teams will be accepted, registration is limited to 1 team per agency.
Registration Fees: $300 per team (3 competitors plus one alternate)
Includes meals and refreshments during both days of competition.
Hotel Room Block: Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, 7499 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822
Discounted fee of $139 per night, plus applicable state & local taxes (approx. 12.5%).
Call Marriott Reservations at 1-800-228-9290 or 407-851-9000, before June 13, and be sure to reference the Florida College of Emergency Physicians / Emergency Medicine Learning & Resource Center to receive our special room rate.
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Registration Open- Symposium by the Sea 2022
Registration is now open for FCEP’s annual meeting – Symposium by the Sea (SBS) 2022! SBS 2022 is an educational opportunity designed for the busy emergency physician, resident, nurse, PA, medical student and allied health professional who demand cutting-edge information regarding their ever-changing practice environment.
Approved for up to 13.0 AMA Category 1 PRA Credits™ and 13.0 nursing contact hours.
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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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Registration coming soon - EMT & Paramedic Refresher Courses
Make sure you’re subscribed to our “EMT/Paramedic/Firefighter” email list to be notified when registration opens.
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Infographic: How high is your family's risk in a disaster?
Since 2002, an average of 151 federally recognized disasters and emergencies strike the U.S. each year. While some areas are more disaster-prone than others, a disaster can happen anywhere, any time. And when disasters hit, low-income families are more likely to suffer losses and injuries.
Children are 25% of the U.S. population and families with children are largely impacted by disasters.
- Affordable housing is often in older buildings at greater risk of damage or destruction in a disaster.
- Research shows that families with children face greater challenges recovering from disaster.
- Disasters can shut down services that families depend on, like schools, Head Start centers, and child care.
- Studies show that disasters can cause an increase in rates of poverty in affected areas.
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