This message was sent to [email protected] To advertise in this publication please click here       January 21, 2021   .PARAMEDIC NEWS   PAC Awards of Excellence Program Call for Nominations — 2021 Parademic Association of Canada The Paramedic Association of Canada has developed an awards program to recognize exceptional Canadian paramedics and paramedic supporters at the national level. Due to COVID-19, the award presentation will likely occur in the recipient’s home province, with a goal to be publicly awarded at the next Paramedics Across Canada Expo when it is safe to do so.   READ MORE     Programme de prix de l'excellence de l'APC Appel de candidatures — 2021 l'Association des Paramèdics du Canada Le Programme de Prix de l’Excellence de l’Association des Paramédics du Canada a été mis sur pied afin de souligner le service exemplaire de paramédics canadiens et leurs partenaires au niveau national. En raison du COVID-19, la remise du prix aura probablement lieu dans la province d'origine du récipiendaire, dans le but d'être décernée publiquement lors de la prochaine Exposition de Paramedicine à travers Canada lorsque cela sera sécuritaire.   READ MORE   .CHAPTER NEWS   New protective gear for Northumberland Paramedics Quinte News Some paramedics in Northumberland will have a unique look as they continue to deal with calls in the community in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting this week Northumberland Paramedics will have access to Powered Air Purified Respirators when they respond to 911 calls, which are essentially enclosed helmets with clear visors in the front, that help to limit airborne particles with the use of a built-in HEPA filter.   READ MORE   La vaccination des ambulanciers de Québec annulèe à la dernière minute Radio-Canada Des ambulanciers de Québec qui avaient obtenu un rendez-vous pour se faire vacciner mercredi l’ont vu être annulé à la dernière minute, avec moins d'une heure de préavis dans certains cas. Le président du syndicat dénonce ce qu’il considère comme un flagrant « manque de considération » pour ses membres qui côtoient la COVID-19 chaque jour.   READ MORE    SPONSORED VIDEO   Care team Communications, Simplified Pulsara securely unites every member of the care team on one patient channel with mobile-first communications, ensuring the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Watch the video to see how paramedic and hospital care teams coordinate care for a STEMI patient.   WATCH VIDEO   BCEHS: B.C. paramedics responded to record average of 74 overdose calls a day in 2020 CBC News Paramedics across B.C. responded to more calls to help someone who had an overdose in 2020 than any other year since record keeping began, according to dispatchers. B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) recently said they were called to 27,067 overdoses last year — an average of 74 calls every day, or one call around every 20 minutes. The total is up 12 per cent from 2019, according to a statement.   READ MORE   Un record d'appels pour surdose en 2020, selon les répartiteurs Radio-Canada Le nombre d'appels d'urgence pour surdose a considérablement augmenté en 2020, selon les répartiteurs des services de santé d'urgence de la Colombie-Britannique (BCEHS). Les ambulanciers ont répondu à une moyenne quotidienne de 74 appels, soit un appel toutes les 20 minutes.   READ MORE    SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Technimount System   Bracket Pro Serie® 26 bracket is ambulance transport tested, keeping your ZOLL EMV+ Ventilator secure Bracket Pro Serie® 100 secures your Crossvent Ventilator by Bio-Med Devices during patient transport Bracket Pro Serie® 105 for EnVe/ReVel® Ventilator is lightweight, keeping your ventilator truly portable NEW! Lightweight, scalable mount, the Bracket Pro Serie® 101 protects your Bio-Med Device TV-100 Ventilator Press Release: Technimount System Collaborates with Bio-Med Devices on Development of Mounting System for TV-100   ROW Paramedics' WSIB claims rejected after being exposed to COVID-19 Kitchener Today Local paramedics say they are being left with no financial support after contracting COVID-19 on the job, after having their WSIB claims rejected. WSIB's argument is that the paramedics would not have gotten sick on the job if they were wearing proper PPE — but the paramedics' union, CUPE Local 5191, argues PPE can only help minimize workplace spread.   READ MORE   Alberta paramedic charged with impaired driving while on duty Global News Canada An Alberta woman is facing impaired driving charges after Vegreville RCMP responded that an ambulance was reportedly going the wrong way on Highway 16 east of Edmonton. Sarah Komadina reports.   WATCH NOW      PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Looking for a better way? Stop lifting. Start loading. Keep going. Experience a legacy of trusted performance with the exclusive combination of Power-PRO® XT powered ambulance cot, Power-LOAD® powered fastener system and the LUCAS® 3, v3.1 chest compression system. Together, we save lives | strykeremergencycare.com   LEARN MORE   ROW paramedics receiving training to help with COVID-19 vaccinations Kitchener Today Paramedics in Waterloo Region have been on the front-line of this pandemic, in more ways than one. On top of responding to emergency calls, ROW Paramedic Services Chief Stephen Van Valkenburg told 570 NEWS they're also helping with COVID-19 testing.   READ MORE   Le froid n'aide pas les ambulanciers Le Quotidien Depuis le début de la pandémie, le nombre d’appels pour le transport en ambulance est resté stable, mais les procédures de la Santé publique ont considérablement compliqué notre travail et ça commence dès qu’une personne communique avec le centre d’appel », explique Gerry Simard, superviseur des paramédics au sein de la section Saguenay de la Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec (CTAQ).   READ MORE     Sudbury paramedics helping with COVID-19 outbreak at Amberwood Suites CBC Sudbury paramedics are monitoring the vitals of residents with COVID-19 at Amberwood Suites, through what is called remote clinical monitoring. The person with the virus can take their own vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and heart rate and the information goes directly to the paramedics. The paramedics then keep an eye on the information and will determine if the retirement home resident needs a wellness check.   READ MORE   Prince George paramedics respond to 999 overdose calls in 2020 Prince George Matters B.C. paramedics have responded to more overdose calls than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Prince George is no exception. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) says calls for overdoses spiked last year. The final tally for 911 calls from someone suffering a potential overdose was 27,067 in 2020, up 12 per cent over 2019.   READ MORE   PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Feeling alone? This holiday season, give the gift of recovery with addiction and mental health treatment from EHN Canada. Our research-based programs offer results that last, with facilities across Canada and unique online options so you can get the treatment you need from anywhere. We take care of you.   LEARN MORE     Reach Your Prospects Every Week Thousands of industry professionals subscribe to association news briefs, which allows your company to push messaging directly to their inboxes and take advantage of the association's brand affinity. Connect with Highly Defined Buyers and Maximize Your Brand Exposure     LEARN MORE     Paramedics asking for patience as pandemic heightens stress levels CTV News Guelph-Wellington paramedics are reminding the public they're "just here to help" as they say stress levels for them and others have been much higher during the pandemic. Primary care paramedics like Breanna Cunnigham and Erin Miehe are relatively new to the job in comparison to others, with Cunningham having started two and a half years ago and Miehe hit the road for the first time in June.   READ MORE   B.C.'s rapid response paramedics deployed to Williams Lake as COVID-19 cases climb The Williams Lake Tribune For only the second time since the start of the pandemic, BC Emergency Health Services has deployed the Major Incident Response Team (MIRRT) developed as part of its COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. This time the specialized team is heading to Williams Lake where there are large levels of COVID-19 patients in multiple clusters in the region and an outbreak at the hospital responsible for treating them.   READ MORE   Community Paramedic program in Renfrew County ready to roll-out soon Renfrew Today A pilot project that will see Community Paramedics in Renfrew County is getting ready to kick off. The Community Paramedic program was a topic of discussion at the health committee meeting recently. Paramedic Chief Michael Nolan says they’re hoping to roll-out the program in the next few weeks.   READ MORE   OPP: Fergus woman charged after paramedic was assaulted in an ambulance Global News Canada Wellington County OPP say a 63-year-old woman has been charged after a paramedic was assaulted in the back of an ambulance in Fergus, Ont., on Boxing Day. An ambulance was responding to a call for service on Gordon Street at around 4:00 p.m. Police said while in the back of the ambulance, the woman became combative and assaulted one of the paramedics.   READ MORE   2020 was busiest year ever for paramedic calls in Thompson Thompson Citizen The overall number of calls that Thompson Fire & Emergency Services (TFES) responded to in 2020 was up marginally from the previous year, thanks mainly to a four per cent increase in emergency medical services (EMS) calls. "We had 6,881 EMS calls last year compared to 6,616 in 2019,” TFES Chief Selby Brown told Thompson’s recreation and community services committee at their recent meeting.   READ MORE   Second paramedic accused of failing to provide proper care for Yosif Al-Hasnawi takes the stand CHCH Both paramedics called to attend Yosif Al Hasnawi thought their patient had a behavioural condition, not a traumatic injury. Christopher Marchant finished his testimony recently, and then Steven Snively began to tell his side of the story; both stand charged with failing to provide proper care Dec. 2, 2017, after the 19-year-old suffered a lethal gunshot wound. Lisa Hepfner reports.   WATCH NOW     Worries expressed over ambulance service being affected by pipeline work BC Local News Worries that ambulance service along Hwy16 is being affected by Coastal GasLink’s pipeline project are being answered by ambulance service officials and the pipeline builder. On two occasions last year elected officials raised the matter at Regional District of Bulkley Nechako meetings.   READ MORE   Are pricey air ambulance rides really saving more lives? Health Day Air ambulance service is pricey, but promises lifesaving speed by providing rapid straight-line helicopter transport for critically ill patients. But a new study out of Denmark questions whether that expensive haste winds up saving more lives.   READ MORE   Ambulance call leads to weapons charges in Keewatin Kenora Online Members of the Kenora OPP the Kenora Community Street Crime Unit and the Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau have charged a Kenora man with weapons related charges stemming from an investigation. On Jan. 7, around 3:00 p.m., police responded to an ambulance assist call on Tenth Street in Keewatin. While at the home, a firearm was seized and the OPP later conducted a search warrant on the residence.   READ MORE   Improved ambulance service part of Cornwall/SDG Shared Services budget increase SeaWay News Looking to improve land-ambulance services in SDG Counties, Cornwall and SDG paramedics have budgeted a 7.51 per cent increase in operating and capital spending for 2021. Chief Bill Lister presented the paramedic services budget to SDG Counties council at its regular meeting as part of the overall Shared Services presentation. SDG and Cornwall have a shared-services agreement, which was renewed late Fall 2020.   READ MORE     PAC eNews Connect with PAC Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit Robbie Vaglio, Content Editor, MultiView, 469-420-2625  Paramedic Association of Canada 201-4 Florence St.   |  Ottawa, ON K2P 0W7  613-836-6581  |  Contact Us  |  www.paramedic.ca Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox.         ADVERTISE   SUBSCRIBE   PAST ISSUES       7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063