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Focus Area: Emergency Medical Services/Public Health

EMS Focus Area

The Emergency Medical Services/Public Health Focus Area page provides emergency responders with specific information related to emergency medical services and public health in a centralized location. A listing of product categories that may be of interest are highlighted along with related standards, certifications, grants, training & education, publications, and other resources related to emergency medicine and public health.

Grants and Assistance Programs
FY 2013 Emergency Medical Services for Children: Targeted Issues Demonstration Projects
Archived: FY 2012 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Archived: FY 2012 Public Access to Defibrillation Demonstration Project
Archived: FY 2012 Rape Prevention and Education Program
FY 2011 Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (MMRS)
Archived: FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Archived: FY 2011 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement
Archived: FY 2011 Public Health Training Centers Program
National Emergency Medicine Association Grant (NEMA)
Archived: 2011 Applied Public Health Leadership Training Program

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Products
Agricultural Equipment
Biological Detection
Ensembles
Equipment
Mortuary Operations
Pharmaceuticals
Respiratory Protection Equipment
Supplies
Systems
Water Operations Equipment

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Safety Notices
Ameridose Issues Recall of All Products
Defective Cardiac Science Corporation Powerheart and CardioVive Automated External Defibrillators
Defibtech, LLC AED recall
HeartSine Technologies, Ltd. Issues Global Correction Of Samaritan® 300/300P PAD
Mine Safety Appliances (MSA) Company Product Safety Notices
Needleless Pre-filled Glass Syringes Advisory - Compatibility Problems with Needleless Intravenous Access Systems
Recall of Physio-Control's LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator
SafetyTech International M95 Respirator Filter Cartridges Recalled by Manufacturer
Verathon Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain GlideScope GVL Video Laryngoscope Reusable Blades
ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator Recall

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Web Links
American Ambulance Association (AAA)
EMS World
EMS1.com
International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics (IAFP)
Journal of Emergency Medical Services
MedEvac Foundation International
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT)
National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO)
National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)
World Health Organization (WHO)

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SAVER
Automated External Defibrillators
Extrication Devices
First Aid Kits
Mechanical Chest Compression Devices
Multi-Casualty Incident Kits
Patient Simulation Technologies
Portable Intravenous (IV) Infusion Pumps
Portable Medical Suction Units
Pre-Hospital Ventilators
Publications & References
BARDA Strategic Plan 2011-2016
EMS Apps Assist Providers in the Field
EMS Medical Directors Handbook
Emergency Medical Services: At the Crossroads
National Strategy for Biosurveillance
OSHA Best Practices for Protecting EMS Responders during Treatment and Transport of Victims of Hazardous Substance Releases
Terrorism Response: Field Guide for Fire and EMS Organizations
Training Guide for Emergency Medical Services Leaders

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Additional Information
Accessing FEMA's Responder Knowledge Base by White, Kelly
American Red Cross Releases a First Aid App
HHS Releases Strategic Plan for Emergency Medical Priorities
NIH Creates Office of Emergency Care Research
Online Resource for EMS Medical Directors Now Available
SAFER Grant Application Period is Now Open
Standards
21 CFR 868.1400: Medical Devices, Diagnostic Devices
21 CFR 876.1500: (FDA), Performance Standard for Endoscope and Accessories
21 CFR 880.6820: (FDA), Performance Standard for Medical Disposable Scissors
21 CFR Part 800: Performance Standard for General Medical Devices
ISEA 113-2008: Fixed and Portable Decontamination Shower Units
NFPA 1999-2008: Standard on Protective Clothing for Emergency Medical Operations, 2008 Edition

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Training
24-7 EMS Training
Agent Characteristics and Toxicity - First Responder Treatment (ACTFAST)
CDP Emergency Medical Services
Electronic Medical Records
Hospital Evacuation
Mass Casualty Stadium Explosion

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PPD-8 Core Capabilities
Mitigation
Prevention
Protection
Recovery
Response

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Conferences
140th Annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Exposition
2nd Annual Northern Virginia Fire Rescue & EMS Expo
Public Health Preparedness Summit
Special Operations Medical Association
Operational Assessments
Emergency Medical Services Board Armor Backboard Cover
Evaluation of the Cepheid GeneXpert® system for detecting Bacillus anthracis
Gear Test: NewCal’s FatIvan Door Chock

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