Office Communication
EMS Numbered Memo Series
The EMS Unit 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 E-Licensing 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)
|
|
12-01 |
May 2012 |
FDA MedWatch - CORRECTION - Hospira Capujects may
contain more than intended volume. |
| 11-16 |
November 2011 |
Additional 2012-2014 license renewal
information, Hand-Off report concerns and Updated WARDS
information. (PDF, 109 KB) |
| 11-15 |
November 2011 |
2012-2014 license renewal is now available. For those individuals that have completed the required training, they may
renew their license prior to the 06/30/2012 deadline. (PDF,
51 KB) |
| 11-14 |
November 2011 |
The National Education Standards, National Scope of Practice and how
they affect Wisconsin EMS. (PDF, 53 KB) |
| 11-13 |
September 2011 |
Applicability of the International Association of
Flight Paramedics critical care certification towards the Wisconsin
critical care paramedic. (PDF, 45 KB) |
| 11-12 |
September 2011 |
Applicability of the University of Iowa Critical Care
Paramedic towards the Wisconsin Critical Care Paramedic. (PDF, 45 KB) |
| 11-11 |
August 2011 |
Limited Program
Coordinator Changes (PDF, 43 KB) |
| 11-10 |
August 2011 |
Limited Waiver of
Requirements for Reinstatement of 2010-2012 License
(PDF, 48 KB) |
| 11-09 |
July 2011 |
Licensing Coordinator and
First Responder/EMT-B Coordinator Announcement (PDF, 45 KB) |
| 11-08 |
July 2011 |
Late Renewal, Funding
Assistance, Criminal & Driving History Issues, WARDS &
Training Permits (PDF, 114 KB) |
| 11-07 |
April 2011 |
Clarifications on Critical
Care and Paramedic level differences, WARDS Compliance, Intercept and
Special Event, 2012-2014 License Renewal, Air Medical accreditation,
EMS patch vendor change (PDF, 105 KB) |
| 11-06 |
March 2011 |
Licensing specialist
departure (PDF, 41 KB) |
| 11-05 |
March 2011 |
First Responder WARDS
reporting (PDF, 48 KB) |
| 11-04 |
February 2011 |
EMT-basic/first responder
coordinator departure (PDF, 48 KB) |
| 11-03 |
February 2011 |
Recall information (King
Airways and sterile lubricant jelly) (PDF, 3 MB) |
| 11-02 |
February 2011 |
DHS110 updates, licensing,
training permits, lidocaine, tactical EMS, late renewal,
reinstatement, administrative fees, national registry for first
responders, service director course, licensing renewal audits, customer
service survey, funding assistance program, hypoglycemia treatment
survey, used equipment distribution system, WARDS update (PDF, 89 KB) |
| 11-01 |
January 2011 |
Notable information on the
transition to the revised administrative code DHS 110. (PDF, 57 KB) |
| 10-07 |
November 2010 |
Licensing updates,
keeping communication information current, influenza vaccine for healthcare workers, seasonal influenza protocols,
TB testing for EMS personnel, training permit update, controlled substance management guidance, new generation
EpiPen, mass casualty incident response planning guide. (PDF, 138 KB) |
| 10-06 |
September
2010 |
Intermediate Coordinator
Announcement (PDF, 48 KB) |
| 10-05 |
August 2010 |
DHS 110 rule hearing
communications (PDF, 52 KB) |
| 10-04 |
July 2010 |
Medication shortages (PDF,
98 KB) |
| 10-03 |
July 2010 |
EMS license renewal update
(PDF, 59 KB) |
| 10-02 |
February 2010 |
EMS Patch announcement (PDF,
137 KB) |
| 10-01 |
February 2010 |
Vecuronium shortage (PDF,
38 KB) |
| January
2010 memo |
January 2010 |
EMS for Children Coordinator
resignation (PDF, 14 KB) |
| 09-13 |
December 2009 |
No cost PPE available for
order (PDF, 58 KB) |
| 09-12 |
November 2009 |
EMT-Basic refresher update
and clarification, E-Licensing update, patch contest (PDF, 97 KB) |
| 09-11 |
September
2009 |
First Responder
licensure/certification requirements (PDF, 88 KB) |
| 09-10 |
September
2009 |
Life-Pak CR Plus AED (Physio-Control,
Inc.) recall information (PDF, 45 KB) |
| 09-09 |
August 2009 |
E-Licensing update (PDF,
55 KB) |
| 09-08 |
July 2009 |
Administrative
Rule Update, removing request for licensure fees (PDF, 45 KB) |
| 09-07 |
July 2009 |
E-Licensing, new EMS
licensing system information (PDF, 67
KB) |
| 09-06 |
June 2009 |
Broselow Tape 2007 Edition A
error correction (PDF, 55 KB) |
| 09-05 |
May 2009 |
Numbered Memo 09-05 (PDF, 19 KB),
H1N1
information Presentation (PDF, 668 KB), guidelines
for 9-1-1 call centers (PDF, 70 KB), N-95
mask re-use guidelines (PDF, 67
KB) |
| 09-04 |
April
2009 |
Guidelines for EMS
operations, 9-1-1 dispatch support and personal protection during
respiratory related and infectious transports (PDF,
55 KB) |
| 09-03 |
April
2009 |
Swine
flu infection outbreak. (PDF,
53 KB) |
| 09-02 |
March
2009 |
Notice
of town hall meetings regarding administrative rule revisions. |
| 09-01 |
March
2009 |
Welch-Allyn
AED recall notice information |
| 08-03 |
October
2008 |
Renewal
update, AED Guideline, scopes of practice, CPAP, King LTS-D, WARDS
compliance, EMT refresher course updates (PDF, 838 KB) |
| 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 (PDF, 49 KB) |
| 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) |
| 05-01 |
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 Unit Supervisor's articles from "The Professionals".
Reprinted with permission.
| March
2010 |
Do Not Resuscitate
Information (PDF, 1.2 MB) |
| October
2009 |
E-Licensing and
EMT-Intermediate Updates (PDF, 1.6 MB) |
| September
2009 |
Wisconsin E-Licensing
Update (PDF, 537 KB) |
| April
2009 |
EMS Rule Revision (PDF, 353 KB) |
| March
2009 |
Internet Education,
Recruitment and Retention (PDF, 438 KB) |
| March 2008 |
Putting Patients First (PDF, 157 KB) |
| January 2008 |
National EMS Scope of Practice (PDF, 254 KB) |
| November 2007 |
WARDS Deadline Fast Approaching (PDF, 217 KB) |
| September 2007 |
Driving The Point Home (PDF, 153 KB) |
| July 2007 |
Following Your Scope of Practice (PDF, 156 KB) |
| May 2007 |
Let's Not Forget Our Focus (PDF, 263 KB) |
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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