“I think that this bill is straight up political grandstanding at the expense of what is accepted internationally to treat severe agitation,” (EMSAC President Scott Sholes) said.
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Please reach out to your state congressional leaders again in opposition to House Bill 21-1251.
See the Action Alert at EMSAC.org
EMSAC is working to secure payments for services rendered when dealing with a patient that ultimately is not transported. Agency directors, please take this short and simple survey:
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Vote NO on HB21-1251, Appropriate Use of Chemical Restraints
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GOOD NEWS UPDATE
Colorado Senators Zenzinger and Liston (EMSAC's 2019 EMS Legislative Champions) were successful in amending the Colorado state budget to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for emergency medical transportation by 2% on a vote of 20-15.
Have you registered for the May 20-21 virtual CO EMS Educators Symposium?
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Colorado legislators drafted an ill-conceived and misguided bill, that if enacted, would directly impair the provision of high-quality paramedic-led care to agitated, combative, and violent patients.
More information available here:
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Our hearts break for those killed in the Boulder shooting. May Officer Talley Rest In Peace. All of the first responders and the many victims families are in our thoughts.
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Rest In peace Officer Eric Talley. Your service will never be forgotten #BoulderShooting
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Neonatal Resuscitation study finds chest compressions initiated before airway interventions in 76% of cases and prior to ETI in 79% of cases. This goes against recommended guidelines of PPV first (BVM followed by ETI). Read the study here: ow.ly/wIWT30rtTLm
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