Welcome to the EHS Medical First Responders Website
This website is dedicated to the EHS registered Medical First Responders who so diligently volunteer their time to their communities.
We hope that you will visit frequently as information is updated on a regular basis, especially in the Newsroom.
D-Oxygen Regulator Seal
Brass-Viton oxygen tank gaskets achieve an easy seal of regulator to the D-tank oxygen cylinder issued to MFRs.
To avoid unnecessary difficulty and for reasons of safety, the Bodok seal is the only allowable, single gasket between the D-post and the regulator. A Bodok seal will last several tank change-overs.
Important - The green plastic dust-cover and filling-seal found on Praxaire tanks are not meant for regulator connections and are completely removed from the post before attaching a regulator with the Bodok seal.
Do not use nylon gaskets, double up seals or use the oxygen wrench as a lever to tighten the T-handle as a remedy for leaks.
A properly seated and leak-free connection should operate with normal hand-tight tension on the T-handle. If the Bodok seal appears worn, crumbled or leaks under normal tension, please complete a missing or damaged equipment form and return the regulator to MFR Services for repair.
Praxaire cover/seal removed and regulator with single Bodok (Brass-Viton) Seal
12th Annual Nova Scotia EMS Symposium April 27-29, 2012
Atlantica Hotel & Marina - Oak Island
36 Treasure Drive,
Western Shore
Exit #9 or 10 Hwy 103
1-800-565-5075
www.oakislandresortandspa.com
View brochure for agenda and registration form.
Send all registration forms to:
Att: Peter Nickerson
EHS Woods Harbour
PO Box 206,
Woods Harbour NS, B0W 2E0
Fax: (902) 723-0082
For more information contact:
Crystal Larkin 902-637-7262
Paula Sutherland 902-637-8840
Personal cheques cannot be accepted. Money orders should be made payable to NS EMS Symposium.
Proceeds donated to children with special medical needs.
Truro Oxygen Exchange - Location Change
To: Northeastern Region MFR Agencies
Please be advised that effective February 9, 2012, oxygen exchange for MFR Agencies will no longer be available at our Walker Street facility in Truro. After February 9, 2012, you are asked to exchange oxygen cylinders at 203 Wade Road in Truro at the EHS Ambulance Base.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 902-832-8620 or by email at paul.maynard@emci.ca.
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Reminder to check your AED
Please take a few moments to review the Phillips Heartstart AED Maintenance presentation. Be sure that regular checks are completed on any AEDs within your organization to ensure they are in working order.
If you have any questions or concerns related to your AED, please contact MFR Services.
EHS MFR Services Insurance Reminder
Please review the attached memo regarding insurance coverage for Medical First Responders.
PCR Compliance
On June 15, 2011, EHS MFR Services issued “Report Cards” to each sponsored agency, which detailed call volume, PCR compliance (PCRs submitted to MFR Services compared to notifications made by the Medical Communications Centre), and a summary of supplies and equipment orders specific to that agency for the year ended December 31, 2010. The report card also provided, for comparative purposes, statistical information for agencies in the appropriate region as well as the province overall, and reflected statistical information from the 2009 report cards. (Unfortunately, delivery of the report cards was delayed by the Canada Post labour disruption.)
More detailed information is available in the Newsroom.
Please review the following link for information regarding Bill 64: The Personal Health Information Act www.gov.ns.ca/health/phia.
Philips HeartStart FRx Reminders
This Philips HeartStart FRx presentation provides basic "how to" training for the Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator.
Don't forget to perform regular checks on your AED, including pads. If your agency's defib pads are expired, or nearing the expiry date, simply submit a Request for Return of Missing/Damaged Equipment form and replacement pads will be shipped right away.
Are you looking for refresher training?
The calendar on the left indicates upcoming events. To view the complete list and details, select "Training Calendar" in the menu or click on the date in the calendar itself which will direct you to that page and content.
If your MFR agency wants to arrange a refresher training session, contact the EHS MFR Services office and we can connect you with a volunteer MFR Facilitator in your area.
Quik Combo Adapter makes Philips FRx compatible with LP12
We are receiving excellent feedback from our EHS MFR Agencies with respect to the new Philips FRx AED device. Pictured below is the Quik Combo Adapter Model 05-10000, which is clipped to the LP12 therapy-pouch in every EHS ambulance, thereby providing compatibility of the Philips pads in use with the LP12.
On the EHS Medical First Responders website you will find:
- General information on the EHS MFR program
- Criteria & Application for EHS MFR Sponsorship
- EHS MFR Binder
- Program Documents and Mandatory Essential Competencies
- Important correspondence to registered EHS MFR agencies
- Contact information for EHS MFR Services
- Links to other useful websites
www.ehsmfr.ca is designed to be user-friendly and provide up-to-date information about the EHS Emergency Health Service Medical First Response program. We hope that you will visit this site on a regular basis to view updated information.
EHS MFR Services appreciates your comments on the EHS Medical First Response program and this website. We invite you to contact us at (902) 832-8620 or mfrservices@emci.ca.