Attached is the Janssen EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients. Although not essential, it will help you move through the process quickly if you read the Fact Sheet before you arrive to be vaccinated. As the process moves on, EMS may get one of the three vaccines depending on where you are vaccinated. Make sure you […]
Attached is the Greater Miami Valley EMS Council Just in Time Standing Order (JITSO) for Paramedics and Advanced EMTs for Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Scope of practice precludes use by EMTs or EMRs. We have made the Janssen JITSO follow the same format as the ones issued for Moderna and Pfizer as closely as possible. All […]
Attached is the Greater Miami Valley EMS Council Just in Time Standing Order (JITSO) for Paramedics and Advanced EMTs for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. Since this is an IM injection, scope of practice precludes use by EMTs or EMRs. EMS assisting with PODs or Mobile Vaccination Teams may now use either Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. […]
This training covers use of Influenza and COVID vaccines. Because most of those vaccines are administered by IM injections, the training is primarily for AEMTs and Paramedics in the GMVEMSC region. To obtain Continuing Education credit from GMVEMSC for this training, complete the following components: 1. Watch the Dayton MMRS/GMVEMSC Video, “Vaccinations by EMS Providers” […]
Are you or someone you know hesitant about getting the COVID vaccine? Check out these resources on combatting vaccine hesitancy: NAEMSP Statement on Prioritizing EMS Professionals’ Access to COVID-19 Vaccine
Paramedics and EMTs across the country have contracted COVID-19, and too many have succumbed to the Virus. NAEMT has assembled some of our nation’s most notable EMS physician leaders for a virtual town hall to answer your questions and concerns regarding the COVID vaccines. The discussion was led primarily by questions EMS asked.
Attached is the Greater Miami Valley EMS Council Just in Time Standing Order (JITSO) for Paramedics and Advanced EMTs for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine. Since this is an IM injection, scope of practice precludes use by EMTs or EMRs. Region 3 Regional Physicians Advisory Board (RPAB) approved use of EUA Fact Sheet materials for the JITSO. […]
Attached is the Moderna EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients. Most EMS personnel being vaccinated in our region over the next few weeks will receive the Moderna Vaccine. Although not essential, it will help you move through the process quickly if you read the Fact Sheet before you arrive to be vaccinated. As the process moves […]
The following information is provided for Fire and EMS agencies following COVID immunization of personnel, regarding isolation of personnel for symptoms of COVID as opposed to side effects of COVID vaccinations. This document is intended to reduce the risks for disruptions in work resulting from: Unnecessarily excluding personnel with only post-vaccination signs and symptoms from […]
Today Public Health began vaccinations of local EMS workers and Home Care workers at the Dayton Convention Center. The vaccination clinic was not open to the public. Included here is video featuring the Dayton Fire Department getting vaccinated and Dr. Randy Marriott, Medical Director of the Dayton Fire Department and Dayton MMRS. As well as, […]