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December 18, 2024 - San Joaquin General Hospital Reverified as Level II Trauma Center

San Joaquin County EMS Agency's (SJCEMSA) designated Level II Trauma Center, San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH), has successfully met all requirements for renewed verification as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).  Click here for the memorandum. 

December 18, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA Office will be closed on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

November 27, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for September and October 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for September and October 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's September and October 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

November 27, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for September and October 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for September and October 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's September and October 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

November 27, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for September and October 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for September and October 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's September and October 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

November 27, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for September and October 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for September and October 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's September and October 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

November 22, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and Friday, November 29, 2024.

November 12, 2024 - San Joaquin General Hospital Blood Drive

San Joaquin General Hospital with American Red Cross is hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Click here for the flyer and details or use this link to schedule a time to donate https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SJGH.    

November 8, 2024 - EMS Advisory Committee Meeting Draft Minutes

The August 8, 2024, EMS Advisory Committee Meeting draft minutes are available on the committees page of the website.  The next EMS Advisory Committee Meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024.

October 25, 2024 - SJCEMSA Welcomes New EMS Staff

SJCEMSA is welcoming new personnel: Leon Brown, MBA, EMS Analyst, Paul Harper, Pre Hospital Care Coordinator, and Nasir M. Khan, RN, Specialty Cre Coordinator.  To view the memo about the new staff, click here.  Please join us in welcoming them to the SJCEMSA team. 

October 4, 2024 - EMS Policies Available for Stakeholder Comment until November 18, 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is soliciting comments for several new and revised policies. The draft policies may be viewed on the Draft Policies page. The 45-day public comment period ends November 18, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by fax at (209) 468-6725, or by mail. To view the memo, click here.

September 18, 2024 - Training Opportunity

The California Emergency Medical Services is hosting an Ambulance Strike Team Leader/Medical Task Force Course on November 20, 2024.  The training flyer is available here.  Questions related to this class or the ASTL training program should be sent to ASTtraining@emsa.ca.gov

September 17, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for July and August 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for July and August 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's July and August 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

September 17 , 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for July and August 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for July and August 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's July and August 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

September 17, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for July and August 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for July and August 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's July and August 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

September 17, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for July and August 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for July and August 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's July and August 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

September 12, 2024 - South San Joaquin County Fire Authority and AMR "Surge" Ambulance

San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SJCEMSA) has approved a subcontract agreement between AMR and South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) to provide a backup "Surge" emergency ambulance to service the greater Tracy area during times of unanticipated high call volume.

The SSJCFA "Surge" ambulance will be in service 24/7 effective Monday, September 16, 2024, and will be available to the greater Tracy area as needed. The SSJCFA "Surge" ambulance will be dispatched by the San Joaquin County designated emergency ambulance dispatch center, Valley Regional Emergency Communication Center (VRECC), and is staffed with properly credentialed SSJCFA paramedics and EMTs.  Click here to read the full memorandum.

September 12, 2024 - Prehospital Ventilators - EMT Scope of Practice

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in San Joaquin County are not authorized to manage patients on mechanical ventilators that are not designed for prehospital use, click here to read the full memorandum.

August 28, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA Office will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024.

August 9, 2024 - Training Opportunity

The Advanced Burn Life Support Provider Course (ABLS) is being offered on October 1, 2024.  This course has been developed by the American Burn Association, provides knowledge for immediate care of adult and pediatric burn patients in the critical first 24 hours post-injury. Taught by the staff from Shriners Children’s Northern California and UC Davis Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center, including Attending Surgeons and Burn Center Directors, this live, 7-hour course includes didactic lectures, small group case studies and simulation sessions and written and practical hands-on exam (click here for flyer).

August 9, 2024 - Training Opportunity

The CTOS-Center for Radiological/Nuclear Training will be facilitating a Response to a Radiological Dispersal Device (RDD) – Overview and Implementation of the First 100 Minutes Guidance (PER-348) on February 4, 2025 (click here for the course flyer).  In addition, they will be hosting a Hospital First Receivers: Detecting Radioactive Contamination (PER-370) on both February 5, 2025 (click here for flyer) and February 6, 2025 (click here for flyer).  

July 16, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for May and June 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for May and June 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's May and June 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

July 16, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for May and June 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for May and June 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's May and June 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

July 16, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for May and June 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for May and June 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's May and June 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

July 16, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for May and June 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for May and June 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's May and June 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

July 11, 2024 - Updated Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) Reports Available

San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has updated the Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) and ambulance emergency department transports reports for each hospital in San Joaquin County.  The reports may be view on the Ambulance Patients Offload Times/Delays webpage. 

July 1, 2024 - Paramedic Preceptor Applications and Paramedic Accreditation Officer Applications are Open

Paramedic Preceptor applications and Paramedic Accreditation Officer applications are now open and will be accepted through July 31, 2024. Applications are available on the SJCEMSA Online Application Portal. The application shall be submitted with a letter of recommendation from your ALS employer verifying that you are in good standing with that employer and the employer intends to use you as a Paramedic Preceptor or Paramedic Accreditation Officer.

June 27, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA Office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

June 17, 2024 -  SJCEMSA FY 24-25 Fees and Online Application Portal Maintenance

The SJCEMSA online application portal will be unavailable from June 28, 2024, at 12:00 pm- July 1, 2024, at 9:00 am for scheduled maintenance. All personnel applications that are not submitted before June 28, 2024, at 12 pm will be subject to SJCEMSA's new fee schedule. To view SJCEMSA's new fee schedule effective July 1, 2024, visit the Fee Schedule webpage.

June 4, 2024 - SJCEMSA Policy Memorandum No. 2024-02, Management of Multi Casualty Incidents (MCI) and Resource Requesting in a Tiered Response System

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify assignment of “Medical Group Supervisor” during MCIs and to provide guidance for resource requesting within a tiered response system during an MCI.  To view the memorandum, click here.  To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

June 4, 2024 - Training Opportunity

The California Emergency Medical Services is hosting an Ambulance Strike Team Leader/Medical Task Force Course on July 24, 2024.  The training flyer is available here.  Questions related to this class or the ASTL training program should be sent to ASTtraining@emsa.ca.gov. 

June 3, 2024 - Non-Emergency Ambulance Providers Updated

Effective Saturday, June 1, 2024, Active Transport Medical Services, LLC is no longer permitted to transport patients from San Joaquin County. If you are in need of non-emergency ambulance transportation services, please view the San Joaquin County permitted providers here.

 May 24, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.

May 24, 2024 - Updated SJCEMSA Policy Effective July 1, 2024

SJCEMSA Policy No. 5700, Advanced Life Support Treatment Protocols has been updated to Version 1.8.1, effective July 1, 2024.  To view the memorandum of updates, click here.  To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

May 20, 2024 - Trauma System of Care Update

San Joaquin County Trauma System of Care is admired by other trauma centers and Local EMS Agencies in Northern California for coordinated efforts between San Joaquin County EMS Agency’s (SJCEMSA) transport providers and designated Level II Trauma Center, San Joaquin General Hospital (SJGH). 

 SJGH’s Trauma Services shared a presentation during a recent Northern California Regional Trauma Care Committee (RTCC) meeting regarding, patient survivability of traumatic injuries in relation to severity and elapsed time to arrival at SJGH’s Operating Room or “Direct to OR” time. The presentation highlighted excellent trauma care provided to residents and visitors travelling through SJC. RTCC represents over twenty-two (22) designated trauma centers and multiple Local EMS Agencies in Northern California. RTCC members admired interaction from SJGH and SJCEMSA transport providers regarding the Direct to OR process, which critical trauma patients are streamlined through an emergency department while on an EMS gurney to the operating room increasing patient survivability. Trauma Systems of Care includes many different system partners from emergency medical dispatchers, prehospital personnel, hospital staff, trauma services staff, and physicians. People’s lives can be saved when a Trauma System of Care works in a coordinated patient focused approach and SJC is leading the way with optimal care. 

Thank you for continuing to improve, communicate, and strive for better care of the residents and visitors of SJC. The efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

May 20, 2024 - Cheryl Heaney-Ordez, DNP, RN, PHN: SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2024 Recipient

To honor excellence of individuals working in our EMS system during this EMS Week 2024, San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SJCEMSA) would like to recognize Cheryl Heaney-Ordez as the recipient of the 2024 San Joaquin County EMS Award of Excellence.  Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts and dedication to improving the EMS system in San Joaquin County, being a mentor and supporter of other EMS system participants, providing valuable education and feedback to the EMS system, and a commitment to helping others in our community.

Ms. Heaney-Ordez is recognized by her peers and other leaders for her desire to mentor, teach, and improve the continuum of care in the EMS system.  Ms. Heaney-Ordez has been a key voice and advocate for improving patient care.  She has focused her career on working with all stake holders of the EMS system and sharing our mission. 

Ms. Heaney-Ordez has worked as a nurse for over 31 years.  In 2005, she became the Emergency Department Director at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  She has been instrumental in promoting change to the EMS system, working as a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) assisting and providing support to EMS field operations, including advocating for the implementation of 12 lead EKG transmissions from the field.  She advocated for STEMI Receiving Center designation in San Joaquin County and worked to develop a Stroke program for St. Joseph’s Medical Center and advocated for Primary Stroke Center designation in San Joaquin County, which contributed to all hospitals within San Joaquin County becoming designated as Primary Stroke Centers.  Most recently she has been assisting with a taskforce to address the mental health crisis and impact on the EMS and medical systems.  She’s assisting in working on a solution for better patient outcomes and care.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking DNP, RN, PHN Cheryl Heaney-Ordez for her contributions of excellence to the San Joaquin County EMS System.   

May 16, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for March and April 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for March and April 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's March and April 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

May 16, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for March and April 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for March and April 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's March and April 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

May 16, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for March and April 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for March and April 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's March and April 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

May 16, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for March and April 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for March and April 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides SJCEMSA with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's March and April 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

May 9, 2024 - SJCEMSA 2023 Annual Report

The San Joaquin County Emergency Medical Services Agency (SJCEMSA) has published its 2023 Annual Report. To view all SJCEMSA Annual Reports, click here.

May 6, 2024 - Updated SJCEMSA Policy Effective July 1, 2024

SJCEMSA Policy No. 5700, Advanced Life Support Treatment Protocols has been updated to Version 1.8, effective July 1, 2024.  To view the memorandum of updates, click here.  To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

April 26, 2024 - SJCEMSA Policy Updates to be Effective July 1, 2024

SJCEMSA Policy No. 4448, EMS Aircraft Utilization , effective July 1, 2024, has been updated to correct a clerical error. 

In addition, the following policy will be effective July 1, 2024:

SJCEMSA Policy No. 4985 Transfer of Patient Care in the Emergency Department:

  1. Added Mechanism Injury Vitals and Treatment report format for patient meeting EMS Policy No. 5210 Major Trauma Triage Criteria
  2. Added language regarding EMS delivery of patients into an operating suite, computed tomography scan room, and or catheterization lab. 

To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

April 24, 2024 - SJCEMSA Policy Updates to be Effective July 1, 2024

The following San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) policies have been revised after review of stakeholder comment and EMS Advisory Committee review and will be effective July 1, 2024:

  1. SJCEMSA Policy No. 2551, 12 Lead ECG Performance Criteria
  2. SJCEMSA Policy No. 2560, Paramedic Scope of Practice
  3. SJCEMSA Policy No. 2610, Mobile Intensive Care Nurse Authorization
  4. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4101, EMS Response Vehicle Medication and Equipment
  5. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4441, EMS Aircraft Classification and Authorization
  6. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4448, EMS Aircraft Utilization
  7. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4448A, EMS Aircraft Simultaneous Dispatch Map
  8. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4901, Base Hospital Standards
  9. SJCEMSA Policy No. 4981, Receiving Hospital Standards
  10. SJCEMSA Policy No. 5201, Medical Patient Destination
  11. SJCEMSA Policy No. 5531, BLS Seizures
  12. SJCEMSA Policy No. 5700, ALS Treatment Protocols – Version 1.7
  13. SJCEMSA Policy No. 6640, Primary Stroke Center Data Requirements
  14. SJCEMSA Policy No. 6650, Trauma Audit Committee

To view the full memorandum, click here.  To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

April 24, 2024 -  Rescinded Policies

The following San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) policies are rescinded effective immediately:

  1. SJCEMSA Policy Memorandum No. 2023-02, Return of Spontaneous Circulation
  2. SJCEMSA Policy Memorandum No. 2024-01, SJCEMSA Policy No. 2571, Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization & SJCEMSA Policy No. 4301, Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities
  3. SJCEMSA Policy No. 3415, Trauma Center Notification   

To view the full memorandum, click here.  To review these, and all SJCEMSA policies, visit the Policies and Protocols webpage.

April 2, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for January and February 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click  here to view RCFD's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

April 2, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for January and February 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

April 2, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for January and February 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

April 2, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for January and February 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for January and February 2024 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's January and February 2024 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page

March 28, 2024 - EMS CE Training Opportunity – 2024 Annual EMSAAC Conference

The 2024 Annual EMSAAC Conference will be held May 29 & 30, 2024, in Coronado, California.  The conference includes lectures, panel discussions and opportunities to network with current leaders and innovators in EMS as well as previews new and upcoming equipment, products and services. Click here for flyer with complete details or visit the EMSAAC website at https://emsaac.org/conference/ for additional information.

March 5, 2024 - EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2024-01, SJCEMSA Policy No. 2571, Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization & SJCEMSA Policy No. 4301, Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities

SJCEMSA Policy Memorandum 2024-01, SJCEMSA Policy No. 2571, Paramedic Student Field Internship Authorization & SJCEMSA Policy No. 4301, Paramedic Field Internship ALS Provider Responsibilities has been issued to revise the policies related to paramedic student field internship authorization processes. To read the memorandum, click here.

March 5, 2024 - EMS Policies Available for Stakeholder Comment until March 25, 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is soliciting comments for policies. The draft policies and comment forms may be viewed on the Draft Policies page. The 14-day public comment period ends March 25, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by email to ctualla@sjgov.org, by fax at (209) 468-6725, or by mail. To view the memo, click here.

March 1, 2024 - RCFD Compliance Report for September and October 2023 and November and December 2023

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District (RCFD) for September and October 2023 and November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The RCFD agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on RCFD's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view RCFD's September and October 2023 compliance report. Click here to view the RCFD’s November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

February 23, 2024 - Seeking SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2024 Nominations

SJCEMSA is seeking nominations for the SJCEMSA EMS Award of Excellence 2024. Recipients of this award are recognized for their efforts and dedication to improving the EMS system in San Joaquin County, being a mentor and supporter of other EMS system participants, providing valuable education and feedback to the EMS system, and a commitment to helping others in our community.  Please submit your nominations by email to Jared Bagwell at jbagwell@sjgov.org on or before April 1, 2024.

February 23, 2024 - SJCEMSA Welcomes New EMS Analyst

Daniel Valenzuela has joined SJCEMSA as the newest EMS Analyst.  Daniel comes to the agency from Tuolumne County’s Public Health.  He has experience providing services to the residents and visitors of Tuolumne county.  He comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience.  Please join us in welcoming Mr. Valenzuela to SJCEMSA.  

February 23, 2024 - MDA Compliance Report for November and December 2023

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance (MDA) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The MDA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on MDA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view MDA's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

February 23, 2024 - ECA Compliance Report for November and December 2023

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance (ECA) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The ECA agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on ECA's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view ECA's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

February 23, 2024 - AMR Compliance Report for November and December 2023

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response (AMR) for November and December 2023 performance under their exclusive emergency ambulance service agreement. The AMR agreement establishes accountability for meeting specific standards and provides the EMS Agency with complete access to data and information on AMR's operational, clinical, and administrative performance. Click here to view AMR's November and December 2023 compliance report. Previous compliance reports may be found on the  Ambulance Contract Compliance Reports page.

February 13, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA office will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024.

January 19, 2024 - EMS Policies Available for Stakeholder Comment until March 4, 2024

The San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) is soliciting comments for several policies. The draft policies and comment forms may be viewed on the Draft Policies page. The 45-day public comment period ends March 4, 2024. Comments may be submitted online, by email to acanarios@sjgov.org, by fax at (209) 468-6725, or by mail. To view the memo, click here.

January 9, 2024 - SJCEMSA Office Closure

The SJCEMSA office will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024.

 

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