Dates for National EMS Week 2010 are May 16 thru May 22 with May 19 set aside as Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day!
2010 Corporate Educational Fact Sheets
Field Triage Decision Scheme: The National Trauma Triage Protocol
The CDC recently lead the development of a revised "Field Triage Decision Scheme: The National Trauma Triage Protocol." This project was completed in partnership with the American College of Surgeons – Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Field Triage Decision Scheme was developed to assist EMS Providers, EMS medical directors, and trauma system leadership in trauma patient assessment through an algorithm based on best practices in trauma triage.
Print the Triage Decision Scheme .gif?n=7958 "Field Triage Page")
Additional information, along with the "Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients" can be found on the CDC Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/fieldtriage/
Read the letter of appreciaton from the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs here Read the letter from the Chair of the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS at www.ems.gov
Flu Prevention and Preparedness Information for EMS
http://www.cdc.gov/fieldtriage/
More EMS Week Information Below
National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's "front line." This information can be used throughout the year for public education and safety programs. For additional information, contact us at emsweek@acep.org.
Monthly Planning Theme
A different theme will be presented here every month to help plan for EMS Week throughout the year. View the theme for September and be sure to check back next month for new information.
EMS: A Proud Partner in Your Community All Year Long
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) provides staff and financial support for the production and distribution of EMS Week promotional materials as a public education service. Specialty items are marketed directly by Jim Coleman, Ltd. under license by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Royalties generated by this licensing agreement contribute to the funding of these planning materials.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) provides staff and financial support for the production and distribution of EMS Week promotional materials as a public education service. Specialty items are marketed directly by Jim Coleman, Ltd. under license by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Royalties generated by this licensing agreement contribute to the funding of these planning materials.
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) supports the production and distribution of EMS Week promotional materials as a public education service. Specialty items are marketed directly by Jim Coleman, Ltd. under license by ACEP. Royalties generated by this licensing agreement contribute to the funding of these planning materials.
