Emergency Medical Services
December 26, 2017 - EMS Office Closure in Observance of New Years Day
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, January 1, 2018. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
December 26, 2017 - Paramedic Preceptor Applications Due by January 8, 2018
Due to a high demand, we will be accepting paramedic preceptor applications until January 8, 2018. Applications are available on the Paramedic Preceptor Authorization & Re-authorization page. The application to the EMS Agency must 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. The peer review oral board interviews will be scheduled for January 17, 2018 (Dr. Shafer will participate in the interviews and we are looking for other paramedic preceptor's to volunteer for this process). Applicants approved by the peer review oral board will be scheduled to attend the paramedic preceptor training on January 30, 2018.
December 19, 2017 - EMS Office Closure in Observance of the Christmas Holiday
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, December 25, 2017. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, December 26, 2017.
December 14, 2017 - EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2017-01, Major Trauma Triage Criteria and Major Trauma Patient Destination and Survey
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is issuing EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2017-02 due to a sharp increase in the number of major trauma patients being incorrectly assessed and triaged in the field by prehospital care personnel. The memo lists immediate action to reduce the instances of under triage by responders. This policy memorandum is effective immediately. All policies and memorandums may be viewed on the EMS Policy page.
In addition, SJCEMSA is exploring revisions to EMS Policy No. 5210, Major Trauma Triage Criteria, to address the problem of under triage. Surgeons, ED physicians, trauma nurses, mobile intensive care nurses, and paramedics are encouraged to participate in an online survey to share their opinion on changes to the trauma triage criteria. Survey closed.
Questions regarding the EMS Policy Memorandum or Survey may be directed to Amanda Petroske, RN, EMS Trauma Coordinator.
December 6, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for September and October 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for September - October 2017 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 to view AMR's September and October 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
December 6, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for September and October 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for September - October 2017 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 September and October 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
December 6, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for September and October 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for September - October 2017 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 September and October 2017 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
November 30, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for September and October 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for September-October 2017 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for September - October 2017. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
November 28, 2017 - EMS Adds New Trauma Coordinator to Staff
Dan Burch, EMS Administrator, is pleased to announce that Amanda Petroske, RN, has joined the EMS Agency staff, filling the role of EMS Trauma Coordinator. Ms. Petroske has worked as an RN for the past five years, and formerly as an LVN. She is a Mobile Intensive Care Nurse and holds a Master's degree in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University. In her new role as EMS Trauma Coordinator, Ms. Petroske will provide oversight and coordination of San Joaquin's trauma and critical care systems. Please join us in a hardy welcome to our team.
November 17, 2016 - EMS Office Closure in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Thursday, November 23, 2016, and Friday, November 24, 2016. The office will re-open with normal office hours Monday, November 27, 2016.
November 7, 2017 - Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders
The White House has released the Fentanyl Safety Recommendations for First Responders.The president has determined that first responders are increasingly likely to encounter fentanyl in their daily activities, while responding to calls. This document provides scientific, evidence-based recommendations to protect yourself from exposure.
October 27, 2017 - AMR and ACNL Training Opportunity
On the Edge: Recognizing & Coping with Trauma-Related Stress & Anxiety is being hosted by Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL) with 3.5 hours of EMS CE offered by American Medical Response, California EMS CE Provider #39-0102. This course is open to MICNs, paramedics, EMTs and EMRs. The course will be held November 2, 2017, from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm at San Joaquin Delta College, Atherton Auditorium, Stockton, CA. The course cost is $35, please view the flyer for additional details. Register online.
October 24, 2017 - New and revised EMS Polices Posted
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has posted revised EMS Policy No. 5754, ALS Acute Stroke; and new EMS Policy No. 4812, Primary Stroke Center Data Requirements to the EMS Policies page of the EMS Agency's website. Click here for the updated memorandum. These policies become effective October 25, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Jones at (209) 468-6818 or by email at rrjones@sjgov.org.
October 24, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for July and August 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for July and August 2017 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 July and August 2017 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
October 20, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for July and August 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for July and August 2017 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 to view AMR's July - August 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
October 20, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for July and August 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for July - August 2017 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 July - August 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
October 20, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for July and August 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for July-August 2017 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for July and August 2017. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
October 17, 2017 - PAO and PSR Courses Scheduled for 2018
The 2018 PAO & PSR Course schedule is now posted on the upcoming training & events page. Please note the PAO and PSR course schedules have been modified so that both classes meet at 0830 on the same days and the classes will overlap. The duration of the Policy Skill Review (PSR) portion may last from 4 to 5 hours and will not break for lunch. The Paramedic Accreditation Orientation (PAO) class will continue in the afternoon following a break for lunch. The class is expected to be 4-6 hours with the San Joaquin County EMS Agency Policies exam and ALS skills testing to follow. The exam is closed book and you must obtain a score of 80% or higher to pass and be issued a course completion certificate (CE certificate). Up to six (6) hours of instructor-based EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP# 39-0001. View the PAO Schedule and PSR Schedule Flyers.
October 17, 2017 - 2018 Paramedic Preceptor's Conference Schedule
The 2018 Paramedic Preceptor's Conferences are scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018, and Friday, September 21, 2018, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the San Joaquin County EMS Agency Classroom. Attending one conference per year is required to maintain your Paramedic Preceptor Authorization. The format is round table discussion and will include the following topics: best practices, evaluation remediation, communication, roles responsibilities, and reportable offenses. Up to two (2) hours of instructor-based, EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP#39-0001. The conferences are open to current Paramedic Preceptors and offered at no cost. View the save the date flyer. You can register online from our Training and Events webpage.
October 5, 2017 - EMS Liaison Agenda for meeting on October 12, 2017
The EMS Liaison Committee is scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2017, at 0900 hours. The meeting will be held in the Health Plan of San Joaquin, Community Room, 7751 South Manthey Road. French Camp, CA 95231. Attendees are encouraged to park in the adjacent SJGH parking Lot #1. See link for map.
A full agenda packet will not be provided at the meeting. The full agenda packet may be viewed and downloaded from the EMS Agency's committee web page.
September 28, 2017 - Hepatitis-A Potential Health Advisory Issued by San Joaquin Health Officer
Health Officer Dr. Alvaro Garza, MD, MPH, has issued a health advisory regarding “Hepatitis A potential high in San Joaquin County Homeless.” Read the full advisory here. For further information regarding this advisory, please contact Public Health Services Communicable Disease Program at 209-468-3822.
September 15, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for May and June 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for May and June 2017 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 to view AMR's May and June 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
September 11, 2017 - Paramedic Preceptor's Conference Date Changed to September 14, 2017
The September 2017 Paramedic Preceptor's Conference date has changed to Thursday, September 14, 2017**. The course will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the San Joaquin County EMS Agency Classroom. Attending one
conference per year is required to maintain your Paramedic Preceptor Authorization. The format is round table discussion and will include the following topics: best practices, evaluation remediation, communication, roles responsibilities, and
reportable offenses. Up to two (2) hours of instructor-based, EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP#39-0001. The conferences are open to current Paramedic Preceptors and offered at no cost.
You can register online at https://www.sjgov.org/ems/events.
** Note the dated for the September course has changed.
September 11, 2017 - MICN Policy and Skills Review (PSR) Course Date Changed to September 27, 2017
The September 2017 MICN PSR Course date has been changed to September 27, 2017**. The MICN PSR course is required to maintain MICN authorization. The course may be completed no more than six (6) months prior to
a current MICN expiring. Participants will gain knowledge of key EMS medical control policies, and be provided an opportunity to Q&A with the EMS Agency. This class is offered at no cost to participants. Up to two (2) hours of
instructor-based EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP# 39-0001.
** Note the dated for the September course has changed.
September 5, 2017 - Employment Opportunity
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is currently recruiting for an EMS Trauma Coordinator and a Pre-Hospital Care Coordinator. Visit the Employment Opportunities web page for more information.
August 31, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for May and June 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for May-June 2017 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for May and June 2017. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
August 30, 2017 - Consequences of ACA's Coverage Expansion Included Longer Ambulance Wait Times
Christina Mattina with the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) cites new study, published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, indicates that expanded coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) added strain on emergency medical services, resulting in slower ambulance response times. Mattina states that “Using data from the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System from 2010 to 2015, researchers found that full implementation of the ACA (with Medicaid expansion) was associated with a 1 minute, 53 second increase in ambulance response times, which is nearly 19% higher relative to the mean. For each percentage-point increase in insurance coverage in a given county, ambulance response times were slowed by 22.8 seconds.” The report and a copy of the study are available here: http://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/consequences-of-acas-coverage-expansion-included-longer-ambulance-wait-times
August 25, 2017 - EMS Office Closure in Observance of Labor Day
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, September 4, 2015, the office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, September 5, 2015.
August 25, 2017 - Flu Vaccine Mandate Issued by San Joaquin Health Officer
Health Officer Dr. Alvaro Garza, MD, MPH, has issued an order directing all Health Care Workers, including prehospital care personnel, to receive a flu vaccination for the flu season (generally November 1 through April 30th). Prehospital care personnel declining to be vaccinated will be required to wear a surgical mask to prevent droplet transmission to patients. Click here to read the order for more information. For further information regarding this order, contact Public Health Services at 209-468-3822.
August 21, 2017 - Employment Opportunity
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is currently recruiting for an EMS Trauma Coordinator. Visit the Employment Opportunities web page for more information.
August 17, 2017 - EMS Draft Polices Available for Public Comment
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is soliciting comments for draft EMS Policy No. 4812 Primary Stroke Center Data Requirements, and EMS Policy No. 5754 ALS Acute Stroke. EMS Policy No. 4812 Primary Stroke Center Data Requirements is a new policy that lists the monthly and quarterly data requirements for primary stroke centers designated by the SJCEMSA consistent with requirements in California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9, Chapter 7.2 Stroke Critical Care System. Modifications to EMS Policy No. 5754 ALS Acute Stroke include instructions for paramedics to determine the patient’s Last Known Well Time (LKWT), and adding the definition of “Aphasia” and “Agnosia” within the RACE Exam.
Draft policies may be viewed or downloaded from the SJCEMSA website Draft Policies page. The 45-day public comment period ends October 2, 2017. Completed comment forms should be submitted by email to Annika Navalta at anavalta@sjgov.org or by U.S. Mail to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency, PO Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231. Questions may be directed to Rick Jones, EMS Analyst at rrjones@sjgov.org.
August 17, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for May - June 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for May - June 2017 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 May - June 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
August 15, 2017 - EMS Liaison Agenda for meeting on August 17, 2017
The EMS Liaison Committee is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 0900 hours. The meeting will be held in the Health Plan of San Joaquin, Community Room, 7751 South Manthey Road. French Camp, CA 95231. Attendees are encouraged to park in the adjacent SJGH parking Lot #1. See link for map.
A full agenda packet will not be provided at the meeting. The full agenda packet may be viewed and downloaded from the EMS Agency's committee web page.
August 8, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for May - June 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for May and June 2017 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 May and June 2017 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
July 31, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for March and April 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for March and April 2017 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 to view AMR's March and April 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
July 10 - Paramedic Preceptor Applications Due by July 31, 2017
The 2017 Paramedic Preceptor applications are due by July 31, 2017. Applications are available on the Paramedic Preceptor Authorization & Re-authorization page. The application to the EMS Agency must 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. Click here for flyer details.
July 5, 2017 – San Joaquin County Civil Grand Jury Releases Report on Countywide Dispatch for Fire Service
Based on its investigation the 2016-2017 San Joaquin County Grand Jury “has determined that a single countywide emergency fire dispatch center is needed in the County of San Joaquin.” The Grand Jury report states that “a countywide dispatch center would benefit the citizens of the county and provide cost efficiency.” Among its conclusions the Grand Jury found that:
The Grand Jury is recommending that the San Joaquin County EMS Agency form a taskforce in collaboration with the City of Stockton, the Joint Radio Users Group, and the San Joaquin County Regional Fire Dispatch Authority to develop a “plan to consolidate into a single countywide emergency fire dispatch center.”
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, each city council, and the boards of directors for all fire districts are required to submit written responses the Grand Jury within 90 days.
VRECC, formerly known as Lifecom, has served as the EMS dispatch center for San Joaquin County since May 1, 2006. VRECC which holds ACE accreditation for both emergency medical dispatch (EMD) and fire dispatch is operated by American Medical Response
as part of its emergency ambulance service contract with San Joaquin County. The members of the Joint Radio Users group have contracted with VRECC for fire dispatch since September 1, 2006. Click here to view the Final Grand Jury Report.
July 1, 2017 - Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has updated the EMS Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2017, which has been approved by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors.
June 30, 2017 - EMS Accepting Applications for Primary Stroke Center Designation
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is accepting applications for Primary Stroke Center designation through 5pm on August 31, 2017. The complete application packet may be found on the Stroke Center Application webpage. The Primary Center Designation requirements can be found in EMS Policy No. 4811. Questions regarding Primary Stroke Center designation should be directed to Rick Jones at (209)468-6818 or by email at rrjones@sjgov.org.
June 30, 2017 - EMS Office closed for Independence Day Observance
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017.
June 28, 2017 - State of California EMS Authority Issues revisions to EMT Regulations effective July 1
The State of California EMS Authority issued revisions to the emergency medical technician regulations. The revised California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 9 Prehospital Emergency Medical Services, Chapter 2, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) are effective July 1, 2017. Several revisions have been made to the EMT basic scope of practice enabling local EMS agency medical directors to implement EMT administration of naloxone, epinephrine auto-injectors, and glucose testing. In the coming year, the San Joaquin County EMS Agency (SJCEMSA) will be revising policies and treatment protocols to implement these new modalities. Be advised that BLS providers may not use these modalities until specifically approved to do so by the SJCEMSA. Department's interested in adding naloxone, epinephrine auto-injectors, and glucose testing for use by EMTs should notify Shahloh Jones Mitchell, EMS Analyst, by email at sjonesmitchell@sjgov.org.
The revised regulations include additional EMT training requirements and a revised EMT Skills Competency Verification form. The form must be submitted with all EMT applications
as of July 1, 2017. Questions
regarding EMT certification/recertification should be directed to Christine Tualla, EMS Specialist, by email at ctualla@sjgov.org.
The complete set of EMS regulations can be found online at http://www.emsa.ca.gov/regulations.
June 26, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for March and April 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for March - April 2017 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for March and April 2017. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
June 7, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for January and February 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for January and February 2017 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 to view AMR's January and February 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
June 6, 2017 - July's EMS Liaison Committee meeting date moved to August
The EMS Liaison Committee meeting has been changed from July 13 to Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 0900 hours at the Health Plan of San Joaquin, Community Room, 7751 South Manthey Road. French Camp, CA 95231. A full agenda packet will be available a week prior to the meeting date. Further meeting information may be found on the committees page.
June 2, 2017 - New and revised EMS Polices Posted
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has posted revised EMS policy No. 3202, Medical Priority Dispatch System Assignments, EMS Policy No. 5215, Trauma Patient Destination, EMS Policy 5754, ALS Acute Stroke; and new EMS Policy No. 4811, Primary Stroke Center Designation to the EMS Policies page of the EMS Agency's website. These policies become effective July 1, 2017. Click here to find SJCEMSA's response to the comments submitted during the public comment period that ended on May 15, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Jones at (209) 468-6818 or by email at rrjones@sjgov.org.
May 30, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for March - April 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for March and April 2017 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 March and April 2017 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
May 25, 2017 - EMS Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, May 29, 2017. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, May 30, 2017.
May 16, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for January - February 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for January and February 2017 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 2017 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
May 15, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for January - February and March - April 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for January, February, March, and April 2017 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 2017 or March and April 2017 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
April 21, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for September - October2016 and November - December 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for September - October 2016 and November -December 2016 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 September- October 2016 and November - December 2016 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
April 17, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for January - February 2017
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for January - February 2017 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for January and February 2017. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
April 12, 2017 - EMS Liaison Agenda for meeting on April 13, 2017
The EMS Liaison Committee is scheduled for Thursday, April 13, 2017, at 0900 hours. The meeting will be held in the Health Plan of San Joaquin, Community Room, 7751 South Manthey Road. French Camp, CA 95231. Attendees are encouraged to park in the adjacent SJGH parking Lot #1. See link for map.
A full agenda packet will not be provided at the meeting. The full agenda packet may be viewed and downloaded from the EMS Agency's committee web page.
April 3, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for November - December 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for November and December 2016 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 2016 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
March 31, 2017 - Draft Policy Available for Public Review
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is soliciting comments for draft EMS Policy No. 4811 Primary Stroke Center Designation, EMS Policy No. 5754 ALS Acute Stroke, and EMS Policy No. 5215 Trauma Patient Destination. The substantial change to EMS Policy No. 5754 is the removal of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale and the adoption of the RACE Scale to document findings of possible stroke. Proposed changes to EMS Policy No. 5215 Trauma Patient Destination includes the reinstatement of Memorial Medical Center as a destination for adult major trauma patients within the southern catchment area. These draft policies may be viewed or downloaded from the SJCEMSA website Draft Policies page. The 45-day public comment period ends May 15, 2017. Completed comment forms should be submitted by email to Annika Navalta at anavalta@sjgov.org or by U.S. Mail to the San Joaquin County EMS Agency, PO Box 220, French Camp, CA 95231. Questions may be directed to Rick Jones, EMS Analyst at rrjones@sjgov.org.
March 28, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for November - December 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for November and December 2016 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 - December 2016 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
March 27, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for November-December 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for November - December 2016 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for November - December 2016. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
March 14, 2017 - Paramedic Preceptor's Conference Date Changed to April 24, 2017
The May 2017 Paramedic Preceptor's Conference date has changed to Monday, April 24, 2017**. The course will take place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the San Joaquin County EMS Agency Classroom. Attending one conference
per year is required to maintain your Paramedic Preceptor Authorization. The format is round table discussion and will include the following topics: best practices, evaluation remediation, communication, roles responsibilities, and reportable
offenses. Up to two (2) hours of instructor-based, EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP#39-0001. The conferences are open to current Paramedic Preceptors and offered at no cost. View
the flyer here. You can register online at https://www.sjgov.org/ems/events.
** Note the date for the May course has changed.
March 10, 2017 - EMS Agency Offices Repopulated
Effective Monday, March 13, 2017, the EMS Agency Office will resume operations from their regular offices located on the south end of Benton Hall, Room 47. Some of the offices had been relocated due to water damage last November.
February 23, 2017 - AMR Pre-Hospital Stroke Care Training Opportunity
American Medical Response is hosting a Pre-Hospital Stroke Care course presented by Dr. Xavier Salinas. This course is open to EMTs, paramedics, and RNs. The course will be held twice March 10, 2017, and March 27, 2017, from 08:00-12:00. AMR will provide 4 (four) hours of EMS CE's to participants, California EMS CE Provider #39-0102. View the flyer for additional details. For additional information and to register contact Matthew Scott, AMR Clinical Supervisor, at 209-471-9769.
February 15, 2017 - 2017 Paramedic Preceptor's Conference Schedule
The 2017 Paramedic Preceptor's Conferences are scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2017,** and Friday, September 15, 2017, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in the San Joaquin County EMS Agency Classroom. Attending one conference per year
is required to maintain your Paramedic Preceptor Authorization. The format is round table discussion and will include the following topics: best practices, evaluation remediation, communication, roles responsibilities, and reportable offenses. Up
to two (2) hours of instructor-based, EMS CE will be offered. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP#39-0001. The conferences are open to current Paramedic Preceptors and offered at no cost. View the flyer here.
You can register online at https://www.sjgov.org/ems/events.
** Note the date for the May course has changed.
February 14, 2017 - EMS Office Closure
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, February 20, 2017. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
February 13, 2017 - MDA Compliance Report for September - October 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Manteca District Ambulance for May 2016, June 2016, July 2016 and August 2016 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 September - October 2016 compliance report. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
February 13, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for September - October 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for May, June, July and August 2016 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 September and October 2016 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
February 10, 2017 - Ripon Consolidated Fire District Compliance Reports for September - October 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Ripon Consolidated Fire District for September - October 2016 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 to view RCFD's compliance reports for September - October 2016. Other Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
February 9, 2017 - Northern California SIDS Program 2017 Training – Stockton
The California Department of Public Health, Northern California SIDS Program, 2017 Training will be held on March 29, 2017, in Stockton at the San Joaquin County Office of Education, Wentworth Education Center, Burwood Auditorium, 2707 Transworld Dr., Stockton. This course complies with mandatory requirements for preparing public health professionals and EMS personnel to support families and child care providers impacted by a SIDS tragedy. The EMS personnel portion is half-day from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (registration begins at 7:30 am). 4.0 EMS CEUs are offered for Emergency Medical Services personnel. California EMS CE Provided by CSUS, EMS CE Provider #34-3500. Click here for complete course information and to register. The California SIDS Program can be reached from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday at CASIDSProgram@cce.csus.edu or 1-800-369-SIDS (7437).
January 27, 2017 - Emergency Medical Technicians Regulations open for 15-day Public Comment
The Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) is proposing to revise the California Code of Regulations, Division 9, Title 22, Chapter 2. Emergency Medical Technicians. The proposed text and comment table are available for review on EMSA's website at http://www.emsa.ca.gov/Public_Comment. The public is invited to submit written comments on the proposed regulations during the 15-day public comment period from January 27, 2017 through February 10, 2017. Comments can be submitted to Corrine Fishman by email at corrine.fishman@emsa.ca.gov or by fax at (916) 324-2875, or sent to our mailing address at 10901 Gold Center Drive, Ste. 400, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670. If Corrine Fishman is unavailable Priscilla Rivera can be contacted as backup at Priscilla.rivera@emsa.ca.gov or (916) 431-3707.
If you are unable to access the website and would like a copy of the proposed Chapter 2 regulations mailed, faxed or emailed to you or if you have any questions, please contact Corrine Fishman by calling (916) 431-3727, or by email at Corrine.fishman@emsa.ca.gov.
January 26, 2017 - EMS Policy 3202 Medical Priority Dispatch System Assignments updated
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has posted the revised EMS policy No. 3202, Medical Priority Dispatch System Assignments, to the EMS Policies page of the EMS Agency's website. This policy becomes effective February 1, 2017. Click here to find SJCEMSA's response to the comments submitted during the public comment period that ended on January 19, 2017. If you have any questions, please contact Rick Jones at (209) 468-6818 or by email at rrjones@sjgov.org.
January 24, 2017 - EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2017-01, Restoration of Trauma Center Service Areas
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is issuing EMS Policy Memorandum No. 2017-01 rescinding Policy Memorandum No. 2016-06, and reenacting EMS Policy No. 5215, Major Trauma Patient Destination and EMS Policy No. 4709, Trauma Center Service Areas, without modification. This action is effective immediately. All policies and memorandums may be viewed on the EMS Policy page.
January 11, 2017 - EMS Office Closure in Observance of Martin Luther King Holiday
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency office will be closed Monday, January 16, 2017. The office will re-open with normal office hours Tuesday, January 17, 2017.
January 10, 2017 - EMS Liaison Agenda for meeting on January 12, 2017
The EMS Liaison Committee is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 0900 hours. The meeting will be held in the Health Plan of San Joaquin, Community Room, 7751 South Manthey Road. French Camp, CA 95231. Attendees are encouraged to park in the adjacent SJGH parking Lot #1. See link for map.
A full agenda packet will not be provided at the meeting. The full agenda packet may be viewed and downloaded from the EMS Agency's committee web page.
January 9, 2017 - 2017 Spring Prehospital Care Symposium
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency is presenting a Spring Prehospital Care Symposium on March 30, 2017; beginning promptly at 9:00 am. (Check-in begins at 8:00 am) at the San Joaquin County Agricultural Center. Click here for additional information. This course is being offered at no cost, prior registration required. Upon the successful completion, participants will receive a course completion certificate for 6 hours of EMS Continuing
Education and/or BRN Contact hours. Provider is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 1524 for 6 contact hours. CA EMS CE provided by San Joaquin County EMS Agency CEP# 39-0001. Please contact Annika
Hastings at San Joaquin County EMS Agency, 468-6818, for additional information. Click here to register for this event.
January 4, 2017 - AMR Compliance Report for July - August 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of American Medical Response for July 2016 and August 2016 performance under their five-year contract to provide exclusive emergency ambulance service. The AMR contract 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 July – August 2016 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.
January 4, 2017 - ECA Compliance Report for May - June and July - August 2016
The San Joaquin County EMS Agency has completed its evaluations of Escalon Community Ambulance for May, June, July and August 2016 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 May – June 2016 or July – August 2016 compliance reports. Previous Compliance Reports may be found on the Transportation Compliance Report page.