News & Information

Jul. 21, 2008 - Pennsylvania's 31st Annual EMS Conference

Lacking in Con-Ed credits?  Looking for a fun vacation for the entire family? Do both at Pennsylvaina's 31st Annual EMS Conference August 14th-16th 2008 (preconference August 12th and 13th).   This year's conference will be geld at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, located just minutes away from Hershey, Pennsylvania. While you're in sessions getting con-ed, your family can be splashing their way around Hershey Park or shopping at the nearby outlets.   Visit www.pehsc.org for more information about the conference and other area attractions.  The link for the electronic brochure is http://www.pehscconference.org/   Hope to see you there!!!

Jun. 23, 2008 - EMS Information Bulletin #57 - Air Ambulance Guidelines

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/ems/emsib_57_airambulance_guideline.pdf

Mar. 5, 2008 - EMS Information Bulletin #56 - Paramedic-PHRN Certification Process

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/ems/emsib_56.pdf

Dec. 1, 2007 - EMS Information Bulletin #53 - Con Ed Requirements for ALS Medical Command Authorization

http://www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/health/lib/health/ems/bulletin/emsib_53_medical_command.pdf

Oct. 31, 2007 - EMS Information Bulletin #49 - Suspension of Ambulance Driving Privilege for DUI of Alcohol or Drugs

The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services has issued this informational bulletin to clarify the confusion surrounding Information Bulletin #12, issued on March 24, 2004 regarding the suspension of a driver's license and the operation of an ambulance; and Information Bulletin #18, issued on June 7, 2004 regarding the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program.   When an individual's driver's license has been suspended for a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the person is prohibited from driving an ambulance for a period of 4 years and must successfully repeat an emergency vehicle operators course (EVOC) of instruction approved by the Department.   While it is true that an individual who is placed into an ARD program does not have a conviction, ARD does result in the suspension of the individual's driving privileges for the period of time mandated by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code, Title 75.   As a result, an individual who is placed into an ARD program and who has their license suspended as mandated by the Pennsylvania vehicle Code, Title 75, cannot drive and ambulance for a period of four years.   Any questions regarding this issue should be directed to Timothy L. Roth at (717) 787-8740 or through email at tiroth@state.pa.us.