2021Virginia EMS Symposium
Registration is open for the 2021 Virginia EMS Symposium, Nov. 3 - 7 in Norfolk, Va. Offering more than 300 classes and 13 course tracks. Learn more at this link: 2021 Virginia EMS Symposium
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PEMS Announces the 2021 Regional EMS Award Winners
The Peninsulas Emergency Medical Services (PEMS) Council, Inc., is proud to announce its 2021 Regional EMS award winners today, recognizing the outstanding achievements and notable work of individuals, agencies, organizations and facilities who provide emergency medical services in the PEMS region (Peninsula, Middle Peninsula, and Northern Neck).
Read more: PEMS Announces the 2021 Regional EMS Award Winners
PEMS 2021 Protocols Update Video and Documents
The PEMS 2021 Protocol Update Video is now available on the PEMS Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/i3_J0U4b120
All active Operational Medical Directors (OMDs) for agencies in the PEMS Region have access to a low resolution video, the complete 2021 Protocol Packet, and the 2021 Protocol Update Packet in the MAC Sharepoint Folder.
One designated agency representative may request advanced distribution of the 2021 Protocol Files in preparation for printed distribution within the agency.
Email Seth Craig at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to request access to advanced distribution.
2021 Protocols Go into Effect April 1st, 2021.
The PEMS Protocol App will be updated April 1st, 2021 and remains free and available to anyone in the PEMS Region.
2020 GOVERNOR’S EMS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
EMS Providers and Organizations Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Virginia’s EMS System
On Saturday, March 20, the 2020 Governor’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Award winners were announced during a virtual presentation of the Governor’s EMS Awards. These awards, given in Governor Ralph Northam’s name, recognize outstanding EMS providers and organizations from across the Commonwealth for their demonstrated level of excellence and dedication to the EMS system.
Here are the links to view the awards presentation:
- Facebook link https://fb.watch/4lRjdUEi5X/
- YouTube link https://youtu.be/kFZe1vDyjLA
PEMS would like to congratulate each of the winners!
PEMS Announces Dates for 2021 Protocol Release
The 2021 PEMS Protocols are scheduled to be released to designated agency representatives on March 15, 2021. The protocols will go into effect and be available for download on the PEMS Protocol Apple and Google Apps on April 1, 2021.
The Medical Advisory Committee in conjunction with the Protocols, Policies and Procedures Committee have conducted a detailed review of the current PEMS Protocols. Their development of the necessary revisions consistent with evidence-based clinical practice will facilitate EMS providers' treatment of patients and improve patient outcomes.
PEMS will provide designated agency representatives with roll-out materials (training video, power point presentation), and advanced distribution of the 2021 Protocol Changes on March 15, 2021. The training video will be posted on You-Tube as well. EMS agencies interested in receiving the roll-out materials should contact Seth Craig, PEMS EMS Coordinator-Clinical Care at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The 2021 PEMS Protocols will be available for download from the PEMS website on April 1, 2021 for those who wish to print copies.
PEMS Medication Box changes in support of the 2021 PEMS Protocols will begin with medication kits exchanged and restocked beginning April 1, 2021.
