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EMS Numbered Memo Series
The EMS Section has begun a new method of official
communication to the broad EMS audience. Official communication will be
in the form of a numbered memo series. The memos will be sent to
addressees via the EMSS system and will be posted here as reference.
Examples of information that will be provided in these memos include
announcements, clarifications to EMS issues, new information on various EMS
related programs, updates to administrative rules, etc.
| Memo Series Number |
Date |
Subject(s) |
| 08-02 |
May
2008 |
Rural health
collaborative grant opportunity (PDF, 520 kb) |
| 08-01 |
February
2008 |
King-LTD
non-visualized airway (PDF, 42 kb) |
| 07-03 |
November 2007 |
EMS Section staff
update (PDF, 38 kb) |
| 07-02 |
July 2007 |
Transition to new section chief, communications with the
EMS Section, WARDS update, licensing update, medical director course
update and ambulance safety (PDF,
161 kb) |
| 07-01 |
January 2007 |
EMS Section updates |
| 06-11 |
December 2006 |
AED Guideline/Protocol based on 2005 AHA Guidelines (PDF,
95 kb) |
| 06-10 |
November 2006 |
WISPERN (Wisconsin Police Emergency Radio Network)
information (PDF, 262 kb) |
| 06-09 |
November 2006 |
Various topics including safety engineered devices, WebMail, injection guidelines, CPAP devices, provider licenses, WARDS,
and FAP (PDF, 122 kb) |
| 06-08 |
October 2006 |
Recommendations for 2005 AHA AED guideline transition by
Wisconsin EMS programs (PDF,
42 kb) |
| 06-07 |
August 2006 |
FDA/NIOSH safety notification regarding oxygen regulator
fires resulting from incorrect use of CGA 870 Seals (PDF,
202 kb) |
| 06-06 |
August 2006 |
No cost use of WARDS run reporting system (PDF,
43 kb) |
| 06-05 |
April 2006 |
Pandemic flu, avian flu information and precautions (PDF,
348 kb) |
| 06-04 |
April 2006 |
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) (PDF,
42 kb) |
| 05-02 |
August 2005 |
EMS Funding Assistance Program (FAP) Update (PDF,
35 kb) |
| 05-01 |
January 2005 |
Various announcements and clarifications, WMD, NIMS,
operational plans, CPAP, IO infusion, trauma system, EMSS, scope of
practice (PDF, 37 kb) |
Straight From The State Articles
EMS Section Chief's articles from "The Professionals".
Reprinted with permission.
Hi-Lights and Sirens Memo Series
 |
An informational numbered memo series for ambulance service providers and emergency
medical technicians, provided by the Bureau of Local Health Support and EMS.
|
| Memo Series Number |
Date |
Subject(s) |
| 05-12
|
July 2005 |
EMS Section staff changes, licensing reminders,
license applications, EMSS database update, license reciprocity,
trauma system update, CPAP project update, HFS 113 First Responder
rule, communications. (PDF,
82 kb) |
| 03-11
|
December 2003 |
Introduction to the EMSS database, a web-based
application, trauma care system update, emergency medical services
needs assessment tool, 2004 license renewal update, bi-annual license
renewal requirements. (PDF, 229 kb) |
| 03-10
|
May 2003 |
The differences between a regulatory agency and a
professional organization, reported changes to scope of practice or
standard of care, update on EMT-Basic IV Technician refresher
curriculum, the communicators' role, radio frequencies, forms
available on the website, provider license update. (PDF, 57 kb) |
| 03-09
|
February 2003 |
License requirements, new radio communications
coordinator and communications plan update, rural access to emergency
devices act, update on training permits, trauma care system
update. (PDF, 67 kb) |
|
02-01 |
March 2002 |
License renewal update, questions and answers about EMS
license renewal, license renewal timeline, renewal retraining
requirements, provider renewal information, licenses required to
practice, advanced skills for EMTs-Basic, Statewide Trauma System
update, EMS for Children conference. (PDF,
453 kb) |
|
01-02 |
December 2001 |
Introduction to the Hi-Lights and Sirens Memo Series,
renewal update, license required to practice, advanced skills for
EMT-Basics, State EMS booth at WEMSA Conference. (PDF,
169 kb) |
01-01 |
January 2001 |
Renewal update, Administrative Rule HFS 110 update, radiological
emergencies, methamphetamine laboratory risks for emergency responders, winter activity
safety tips. (PDF,
136 kb) |
00-04 |
October 2000 |
Updates to the levels of prehospital care in Wisconsin, Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act waiver information, Drug Enforcement Agency registration
numbers. (PDF,
349 kb) |
00-03 |
September 2000 |
License renewal update, bloodborne pathogen update, Funding Assistance
Program mini-grant awards and program update, State Trauma Committee (STAC) update,
pediatric CPR update, Childhood Emergencies conference. (PDF,
278 kb) |
00-02 |
June 2000 |
Administrative rule changes, public hearing information, license renewal
update, new do-not-resuscitate bracelet, domestic preparedness information, EMS Funding
Assistance Program update. (PDF,
205 kb) |
00-01 |
February 2000 |
License renewal information, training requirements for license renewal,
changes to caregiver background check law, driving records, EMS website, EMS Funding
Assistance Program update, WEMSIS Program update, EMS Week information, new location of
the Bureau of EMS and Injury Prevention, terrorism. (PDF,
224 kb) |
99-01 |
December 1999 |
Public hearing on EMS State Plan, changes to Caregiver Law, EMS Board and
committee meeting schedule, operational plan development, address reminder, EMS database,
ambulance service rosters, quality assurance reports, paramedic curriculum update, basic
modules update, HFS 110 and HFS 112 updates, license requirements, EMS funding assistance
program checks. (PDF,
323 kb) |
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Last Revised: May 01, 2008 |
