AEMS NEWS AND NOTES - January 5, 2023

Celebrating 48 Years of

EMS Collaboration and Cooperation

January 5, 2023

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HandTevy is a pediatric resuscitation system to save lives and reduce errors. The HandTevy Instructor Course is a hands-on experience that provides the participant with a new and fresh spin on treating children in the field with confidence.

AEMS is coordinating a FREE HandTevy Instructor Training for Central Region EMCT-Ps OR RN Educators who train pre-hospital personnel.

Only 12 spaces available, with priority given to those serving Central Region RURAL communities.

Participants selected to participate MUST

Be nominated and authorized by their affiliated Central Region fire department/district/agency.
Attend and complete the full 8 hours.
Train Colleagues within 6 months of completion of training.

To nominate an eligible EMCT-P or RN Educator for this training opportunity, click here:

Click Here for HandTevy Instructor Training Terms & Application

Or visit: https://aems1975.wufoo.com/forms/z1remw8x19mea1b/

PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT

Arizona Emergency Medical Systems, Inc. (AEMS), along with the other Regions, has recently received $100,000 from the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma System.

The purpose of this funding is to provide paramedic education support for Central Region Rural Providers (fire departments/districts and transport agencies) in need. AEMS may retain a percentage of the funds to support administrative costs associated with the distribution of these funds.

In distributing these funds, AEMS supports an equitable, collaborative, and cooperative process. We will be employing our successful Provider Grant process from the past, where all those applying for funding will help AEMS determine who should receive the funds, based on a priority rating system. Our goal is to maximize the allotment of these funds so as many agencies as possible may receive some benefit.

The application process, which will include a needs assessment and acceptance of terms of agreement, will commence during the week of January 9 with an official announcement that will be emailed and published on the AEMS website.

AEMS 2023 MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

The AEMS 2023 Membership Campaign continues.

Our 2023 Goal is $50,000!

AEMS relies greatly on organization (agency, fire department-district, hospital) membership dues as vital source of revenue for its continued operation.

Membership dues contribute to AEMS' administrative and program budget.

SPECIAL THANKS to Our

Current Dues Paying Members

Banner Baywood Medical Center

Banner Goldfield Medical Center

Banner Ironwood Medial Center

Banner Payson Medical Center

Florence Fire Department

Gila River Healthcare-Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital

HonorHealth Complete Care - Surprise

HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center

HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

HonorHealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Maricopa Ambulance

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix Fire Department

Sun City Fire and Medical Department

Superstition Fire and Medical District

Surprise Fire-Medical Department

Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department

Click Button to Choose Your Payment Contribution Option

Click Here to Pay Dues Now

2023 Dues Organizational Application

2023 Individual Contribution Form

Here is a Sampling of How Dues Benefit Your Organization and the Central Arizona Region:

Dues allow AEMS to implement an affordably priced EMS Odyssey conference (in its 23rd year), the EMS CE Fall Forum, and other education opportunities offered as part of our Functional Group meetings.

Dues support the development of the Red Book which provides protocols for the provision of pre-hospital care. When followed, these provide a level of liability protection for medical direction decisions.

Dues support interactive forums – including the Board, Functional Group and committee/task force processes – providing opportunities where all EMS and other healthcare professionals are invited to work collaboratively and cooperatively to improve and enhance EMS and impact public health issues.

Dues support AEMS continued advocacy, support, and facilitation of activities that promote higher standards of patient care and enhance the overall quality of EMS for the Central Arizona region.

Dues support the Categorization of hospitals which are used by first responders to make hospital destination decisions.

Dues help underwrite projects where AEMS receives sparse or, more often, NO State funding to reimburse our administrative costs, including our Aces of Hearts and Heart to Heart recognition awards.

Dues provide AEMS with the ability to communicate and connect with all Central Region EMS providers, hospitals, fire departments-districts, hospitals, and other agencies – through the website, email, mailings, meetings, etc.

The State of Arizona supports Regions that function as a coordinating agency, which links the various components of the EMS system. AEMS represents the Central Arizona Region on behalf of the State. Given the population and complexity of the Central Region, Dues help underwrite this undertaking which far exceeds the limited support from the State.

Participation in AEMS is required by the ADHS for any newly approved ambulance providers, as AEMS is the most relevant organization for EMS coordination, triage and transfer protocols.