EMS Communications and Reference Documents

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EMS Communications and Reference Documents

OEMS Communications Statements are memos, statements and advisories published by OEMS and are used to notify EMS organizations of changes in scope of practice, legislative initiatives, incident-specific information sharing and other important information.

Important EMS Provider Resources and Connecticut-specific information links can be found on our EMS Provider Resource page.

Each title is a hyperlink to the document in pdf format.

OEMS Communication Statements

Click on the year below to take you to the Communication Statements for that year, or simply scroll down the page for a list of all communication statements.

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2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 and prior

2020

OEMS COMM 20-03 - Mental Health First Aid Certification Update (March 2020)

OEMS COMM 20-02 - Communication Aid for Emergency Personnel (Feb 2020)

OEMS COMM 20-01 - CEMSTAR Modernization (Jan 2020)

2019

OEMS COMM 19-09 - Mental Health First Aid Certification - Effective January 1, 2020 (Sept 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-08 - 2020 Changes to EMS Certification Process (Sept 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-07 - Inability of health care professionals to practice with reasonable skill or safety (Sept 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-06 - 2019 Connecticut Statewide EMS Protocols (June 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-05 - 2019 CT EMS Minimum Equipment List (Apr 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-04 - Minimum Equipment and Statewide EMS Protocols (Apr 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-03 - CT EMS Statewide Opioid Reporting Directive (SWORD) (Mar 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-02 - EMT Scope of Practice Expansion: Intramuscular Epinephrine by Syringe (Feb 2019)

OEMS COMM 19-01 - Reporting requirements regarding accident reports (Jan 2019)

2018

OEMS COMM 18-08 - Clarification regarding working outside of the 911 system (Nov 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-07 - Certification Expiration Date and Online Renewal Application (Oct 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-06 - Advanced EMT Update (Oct 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-05 - Re-submission of Agency Demographic Files (July 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-04 - ADVISORY: Verify ambulance vehicle registration (Apr 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-03 - State data dictionary instructions and code lists (Apr 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-02 - 2018 CT EMS Minimum Equipment List (Apr 2018)

OEMS COMM 18-01 - Statewide EMS Protocols v2018.1 (Mar 2018)

2017

OEMS COMM 17-10 - Release of v2017.2 of the CT Statewide EMS Protocols (Oct 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-09 - Alternative Pathway to EMR certification updated guidance (Oct 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-08 - Updated requirements for T1 documentation (Aug 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-07 - NEMSIS V3 Update (Jul 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-06 - UPDATED dosing for intranasal Naloxone Administration (Jul 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-05 - AEMT Implementation timeline revision (Apr 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-04 - New Exam rollout update to EMS Instructors (Mar 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-03 - Submission of Jan. 2017 EMS Data to STAGING environments (Mar 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-02 - New versions for EMR Certification & EMR/EMT Recert Exams (Jan 2017)

OEMS COMM 17-01 - Submitting 2016 & 2017 EMS Data (Jan 2017)

2016

OEMS COMM 16-15 - Update on parallel plan for submitting 2016 and 2017 EMS data (Dec 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-14 - Documentation of MEDICATIONS GIVEN by EMS (Dec 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-13 - Parallel Plan for Submitting 2016 and 2017 EMS data (Dec 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-12 - Quarterly EMS Data Submission (Nov 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-11 - 2016 Connecticut EMS Minimum Equipment List (Sept 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-10 - Connecticut Statewide EMS Protocols (Sept 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-09 - State EMS Plan clarification (Aug 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-08 - PA 16-43 AN ACT CONCERNING OPIOIDS AND ACCESS TO OVERDOSE REVERSAL DRUGS (June 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-07 - Updated application process (May 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-06 - New online Certificate of Operation renewal system (May 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-05 - CLIA waiver requirement (May 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-04 - ADVISORY: Verify ambulance registration status (May 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-03 - XML Validation follow up - List of data holes by AgencyID 2015 & 2016 (Apr 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-02 - Validation of XML structure for 2015 and 2016 data (Apr 2016)

OEMS COMM 16-01 - Reporting requirement regarding accident reports (Apr 2016)

Submission of ePCR data and Transition to NEMSIS version 3 (Feb 2016)

Final Report of the Legislative Stroke Task Force (Feb 2016)

2015

DPH Policy Guidance - EMS Operations during Hazardous Conditions (Nov 2015)

OEMS COMM 15-04 - Updated Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect form (Oct 2015)

Ambulance Rate Increase Memo (Oct 2015)

OEMS COMM 15-02 - Addition of EMS providers as mandated reporters of suspected elder abuse (Jul 2015)

OEMS COMM 15-01 - Orderly transfer of patient care (Jul 2015)

Information from MEDCOM, new CMED center for New Haven area EMS providers (Jun 2015)

2015 CT EMS Minimum Equipment Lists (Apr 2015)

AEMT Provider Level Update (Apr 2015)

**UPDATED** Scope of Practice Expansion- Spinal Trauma Guideline (Mar 2015)

Memo - Implementation of Ryan White Act Part G provisions for Emergency Response Employees (Feb 2015)

2014

Scope of Practice Expansion - BLS 12-Lead EKG acquisition & transmission (Dec 2014)

Scope of Practice Expansion - Spinal Motion Restriction (Spinal Trauma Guideline) (Oct 2014)

DPH Commissioner Letter to EMS regarding Ebola (Oct 2014)

Statutory Changes Regarding Alternate Provision of EMS (Aug 2014)

Statutory Changes Regarding Local EMS Plans (Aug 2014)

Requirements for Sale or Transfer of Primary Service Area Responder Ownership or Assets (Jun 2014)

Scope of Practice Expansion- BLS Naloxone Administration (Jun 2014)

Information Regarding the AEMT Level of Practice (Jun 2014)

Use of Non-Invasive Carbon Monoxide Monitoring (May 2014)

OEMS COMM 14-02 - Provision of Rehabilitation by EMS (Apr 2014)

Update Regarding Medical Radio Specifications (Apr 2014)

OEMS COMM 14-01 - Panasonic Toughbook Operating System Advisory (Mar 2014)

2014 Minimum EMS Equipment Lists (Feb 2014)

Primary Service Area Task Force Report (Feb 2014)

2013

Modification to Procedure for Authorization of BLS Skills (Dec 2013)

BLS CPAP Scope of Practice (Nov 2013)

NHTSA Reassessment of Connecticut EMS (Jul 2013)

OEMS COMM 13-03 - Patient and Provider Safety During Ambulance Transportation (Jun 2013)

EMR Tourniquet Scope of Practice (Mar 2013)

Guide to Infection Prevention in EMS (Jan 2013)

OEMS COMM 13-02 - EMS Standby Communication (Jan 2013)

OEMS COMM 13-01 - Influenza Advisory For EMS (Jan 2013)

2012 and prior

CT. Law Journal notice regarding EMS Training Policy changes (Nov 2012)

Guidance Regarding Transport to Shelters (Oct 2012)

Implementation of Medical Radio Narrow Banding and Minimum Radio Requirements (Feb 2012)

EMS STEMI Policy Guidance (Jan 2012)

Changes in the EMS Certification & Education System (Dec 2011)

EMS Photo ID Requirement (Sept 2011)

Minimum Operational Requirements for UHF Medical Radios (May 2011)

EMS Use of Handcuffs Administrative Guidance (Mar 2011)

Guidelines for Determination of Death (Jul 2010)

Tactical EMS (May 2010)

State Approved Emergency Medical Service Patches (Jan 2010)

Personal Protective Equipment/PPE (Nov 2009)

EMS Response to Detention Facilities (Oct 2009)

SMART Training (Jul 2009)

NIMS Requirement Memo (Jul 2009)

EMS-I On Site Presence Memo (Jun 2009)

Update KED Clarification Memo (Jan 2009)

Prehospital use of Hemostatic Agents (Aug 2008)

Department of Labor Guidelines for EMS Providers Under the Age of 18 (May 2008)

Hospital Diversion Guideline Revision (Jan 2008)

Response and Transportation Guidelines for Authorized EMS Vehicles (Oct 2007)

Patient Transfer Identification Memo (Sept 2007)

Mass Gathering Event Planning (May 2007)

SMART Triage System (Apr 2007)

Paramedic Education Intubation Minimums (Aug 2006)

Connecticut EMS Plan (Jun 2006)

Updated DNR Bracelet Memo (May 2006)

DNR Bracelet Description & Sample Transfer Order

Aspirin Curriculum letter (Jan 2006)

Mass Decontamination Mobilization Plan (Nov 2004)

DPH Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Provision of EMS (Feb 2003)

NHTSA Reassessment of Connecticut EMS (Jun 2000)

Patient Care Authority and Responsibility on EMS Scenes (Nov 1996)

DPH Declaratory Ruling Regarding Ensign Bickford Industries (Sept 1995)

Informal Connecticut Attorney General Opinion Regarding EMS Authority to Act (May 1994)

Connecticut Attorney General Opinion Regarding EMS Practice (Dec 1991)

NHTSA Assessment of Connecticut EMS (May 1991)

OEMS Insignia Identification Position Statement (Feb 1991)

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