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Continuing Education via Vector Solutions Impacted Due to Hurricane Milton

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UPDATE: Services have been restored. Vector Solutions will be checking to make sure all CE has been reported through the end of the week (beginning October 14, 2024).

Due to the impact of Hurricane Milton on Vector Solutions in the Tampa area, they have experienced widespread damage and power outages. They have no power, no internet and limited cellphone service. The customer service team is working from other areas and is available to assist you with any questions.

However, the reporting of your courses completed on the Vector/OEMS platform will be delayed. Any courses completed since Wednesday, October 9, 2024, until their services are restored cannot be reported until they have regained those services.

Please continue to use the platform to complete your CE hours and know that we will be working with Vector to verify that all continuing education that has been completed during this time has been recorded to your CE hours requirements.

We will keep you up to date as we are provided information from Vector.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Fall 2024 RSAF Grant Cycle Open Now Through Sept. 16

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The application period for the Fall 2024 Rescue Squads Assistance Fund (RSAF) competitive matching grant cycle is open August 1 – September 16, 2024, at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

New this cycle – EMS Medication Management Systems will be included in RSAF priority funding considerations. More information about this special priority funding is available at: Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) General Fund Special Priorities for Funding.

OEMS will accept applications from nonprofit licensed EMS agencies and other Virginia EMS organizations pursuant to § 32.1-111.12 via the EMS Grant Information Funding Tool (E-GIFT).

For more RSAF information:

 

An Update from the Virginia Office of EMS – April 5, 2024

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We are excited to announce that the Director of the Office of EMS (OEMS) position has been posted. We are inviting the EMS stakeholders of Virginia to share this posting within your networks both across the Commonwealth and nationally. Read the full update.

National Registry Recertification Guidance

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Each year as we get close to Registry recertification season, the ACE Division updates and publishes a guide on the OEMS website which details an express option for Registry certified providers to complete their online National Registry Recertification application. This guide can be found at: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/23/2023/04/Quick-Guide-NREMT-Recert-2024-1.pdf.

It includes step-by-step instructions on recertification, both with screenshots or without. The guide is updated each year, however maintaining up-to-date screenshots due to tweaks and changes Registry makes to its website, can be a challenge. The basic guidance in the document is sound, even with the changes Registry has made to their website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at chad.blosser@vdh.virginia.gov.

Virginia Office of EMS Update – Feb. 14, 2024

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We’ve got some important updates to share with you as we continue to improve the operations and financial standing of the Office of EMS. Collaborating and communicating with our partners in the EMS community is an essential part of this process. We want to keep you informed as we continue to accomplish our goals within the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) and throughout the state.

Click the link below to learn more:

Virginia Office of EMS Update