Tidewater EMS Council

12/07/2023

REMINDER: The next bimonthly meeting of the Eastern Virginia Health Coalition will occur on December 14, 2023, at the Tidewater EMS Council office at 1104 Madison Plaza Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23320 from 9-11 am.
Let’s unite to explore innovative solutions, share our expertise, and work towards a resilient future together! Your insights and collaboration can profoundly impact community healthcare and emergency preparedness - Join us!
evhc.org
[email protected]
www.TidewaterEMS.org
www.PeninsulasEMS.org

12/07/2023

Have you seen our new website? Easy navigation, updated content and a fresh new look!
Visit www.TidewaterEMS.org for info about the vital role TEMS plays in supporting and developing the EMS system within our region. This includes overseeing training programs, coordinating disaster response, certifying EMS personnel, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting collaboration among EMS agencies and healthcare partners.

12/07/2023

Next TEMS sponsored Quarterly Training Education Experience is Thursday, January 25, 2024. Plan Ahead and Register Online Today!
Classes include:
-- safeTALK: You Have the Power to Stop Su***de!
-- Therapy Dog Program
-- Delirium: You Can’t Just Taze Everyone
-- Dementia
This training has NO fee for participants, has no prerequisites and provides Continuing Education Credit -- All EMS Providers are invited to attend!
Learn more and sign up today: https://buff.ly/47GXEgh
www.tidewaterems.org

12/06/2023

Calling all healthcare professionals! Register now for the Annual Tidewater Healthcare Expo sponsored by TEMS. It's happening May 14-19, 2024 in Chesapeake, VA.
Learn more and secure your spot at: https://tidewaterems.org/expo/
Don't delay - Early Bird Pricing (only $100) ends December 31st!

12/05/2023

It's here! Same web address, whole new look, updated functionality and easy access to the information you need. Our new website was designed with you in mind and in future posts we will highlight some of its key features. The Homepage provides a scrolling overview of the Council, it's role and key programs - Take a look!
www.TidewaterEMS.org

12/04/2023

National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec 4-8) is a good reminder that there is still time to get vaccinated against flu’s wildest symptoms. Getting a flu vaccine each year is the best way to help prevent potentially serious flu illness from roaring through our community. Protect yourself and your family - Together we can !

12/01/2023

Call for Presentations Deadline Extended to Dec 30th - Don't miss the chance to showcase your healthcare expertise at the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo, May 14-19 in Chesapeake, VA. https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/presenter

*** Special Request: Presenters for Pre-Conference Classes Needed ***

See info below about becoming a Presenter at Expo 2024:

The Tidewater Healthcare Expo (THE) is training hosted and organized by the Tidewater EMS Council (TEMS) for all levels of regional providers. This training provides attendees with state-approved Continuing Education (CE) credits. This six-day event centers on providing dynamic, interactive, and forward-thinking training to all levels of providers ranging from EMT to Nurse.

This event is hosted at the Delta Hotels by Marriott in Chesapeake Virginia and presentations are typically requested to be between 1 and 4 hours long but variations can be granted- especially for our preconference days where we present content from NAEMT curriculum and other nationally recognized certifications.

Put simply, we cannot do this without you and a key point of feedback that I constantly get from our providers is the desire to attend in-person, real-life classes; especially ones that allow them to get timely and practical information.

Fact Sheet:
-- The classes on May 14th and 15th will be reserved for pre-conference. These are typically (but not always) classes that grant the learner a certification of some kind upon completion.
-- The main conference dates are May 16th – 19th.
-- Sunday the 19th will be reserved for 2-hour classes only and will run from 9:00-11:00
Skill and activity-based class submissions will be given higher priority than didactic lectures.
-- Submissions will be accepted until December 30th.
-- Notifications will be made and communicated to the instructor by January 30th.

Feel free to share with anyone you think would also like to be a presenter this upcoming year.
Would you like to be a part of this experience?? Sign up at: https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/presenter
Questions? Contact David Keeler, [email protected] or 757-963-0632 ext. 305

12/01/2023

We are pleased to announce that the launch of a new website for the Tidewater EMS Council is approaching! Our team has been working hard for months to deliver an excellent website, so you can enjoy the best possible user experience. Follow us on social media to receive alerts about our new site and other info about TEMS programs and services for the region.
www.tidewaterems.org

11/30/2023

Join us at the Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition’s upcoming meeting, where your insights and collaboration can profoundly impact community healthcare and emergency preparedness. Let’s unite to explore innovative solutions, share our expertise, and work towards a resilient future together!
The next bimonthly meeting will occur on December 14, 2023, at the Tidewater EMS Council office at 1104 Madison Plaza Suite 101 Chesapeake, VA 23320 from 9-11 am.
evhc.org
[email protected]
www.TidewaterEMS.org
www.PeninsulasEMS.org

11/29/2023

Carrying and transfusing whole blood is a component of the Circulation-First approach to trauma. This is a paradigm shift for EMS and an integral focus of the TEMS Whole Blood Initiative!! Thanks for sharing this article!!

11/29/2023

A big THANK YOU to all who made contributions to our Holiday Food Drive -- in addition to the items collected, we were able to purchase $350 worth of food to donate to the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Next up is Operation Christmas Spirit - a TEMS Staff Community Outreach project - we are looking forward to sharing some holiday joy with gifts for a family via the Great Expectations program at The Keim Centers.

11/29/2023

Thank you to all who donated to the Whole Blood Initiative during the 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign - Your contributions will directly impact our region!

"With EMS providing whole blood in the field, blood lost is quickly replaced. This enhances the surgeon’s opportunity to do the skillful things they do to save lives. We are on the forefront of trauma care by providing life-saving transfusions to reduce trauma-related deaths. Thank you for your support!"
-- David Long/ TEMS Executive Director

Learn more: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

11/28/2023

It's here! GIVING TUESDAY - Donate today for life-saving impact in Hampton Roads!
Anyone, at any time, can be in need of a whole blood transfusion as a result of a traumatic event such as a car crash. Your support of the Whole Blood Initiative will help to maintain, sustain and grow this program in our region.
Opportunities exist for corporate sponsorship - contact TEMS Executive Director, David Long, to partner with TEMS to grow this program, [email protected]
Learn more: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

11/28/2023

** Submission Deadline is Nov 30th. **
Showcase your healthcare expertise at the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo - Sign up to present at the 2024 Tidewater Healthcare Expo, May 14-19 in Chesapeake, VA. https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/

11/23/2023

11/21/2023

Impact your community by donating to the Whole Blood Initiative - a life-saving program which needs your support to sustain operations and expand to other localities. Transfusion of whole blood by EMS gives patients a stronger likelihood of stabilization before arriving at the hospital for further treatment.
Learn more: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

11/16/2023

** PROGRAM UPDATE ** The Whole Blood Initiative has now expanded to Portsmouth! Transfusion of whole blood by EMS helps stabilize patients with blood loss BEFORE they arrive at a hospital increasing the chance of survival from a traumatic injury.
Learn more about this life-saving initiative and consider supporting the program:
Donate.TidewaterEMS.org
Portsmouth Fire Rescue & Emergency Services

11/16/2023

Glad to Portsmouth EMS on board for the Whole Blood Initiative program! EMS transfusion of whole blood has already had life-saving impact in our region.

A new life-saving strategy for the Tidewater Region: Whole Blood. This new technique will give trauma patients a stronger likelihood of stabilization before ...

11/16/2023

Don't miss out on the Annual Tidewater Healthcare Expo sponsored by TEMS! It's happening May 14-19, 2024 in Chesapeake, VA. Get the best deal and register early for the Annual Tidewater Healthcare Expo! Only $100 until December 31st!
https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/

11/14/2023

Don't wait until Nov 28th to give to a good cause - your support is needed now to maintain and expand the Whole Blood Initiative to additional communities in our region.
Learn more: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

11/14/2023

Congratulations!!

11/14/2023

The Tidewater EMS Council office is a drop off point for a community food drive -- non-perishable items will be collected until Tuesday, November 21st. Please consider making a contribution to this outreach project or others that provide holiday meal items to those in need - thanks!
Tidewater EMS Council
1104 Madison Plaza, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Questions? Call our office: 757.963.0632

11/13/2023

Congratulations and job WEL DONE!!

11/13/2023

Tidewater EMS Council serves the regional EMS System with ongoing training programs, leadership and oversight and is a proud recipient of a grant recently awarded by Norfolk Southern. In 2021, Norfolk Southern announced that they would distribute $1 million each year for five years through the Hampton Roads Community Foundation to nonprofits that support education, the environment, social equity, and community advancement. Thank you for supporting the EMS System in southeastern Virginia!
Learn more about the awards: https://buff.ly/47a4x9E...
TidewaterEMS.org

11/10/2023

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." - Proverbs 3:5 NLT

He knows it all, so why not trust Him with it all!

11/10/2023

TEMS has been awarded the 2023 Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award which is earned by businesses that demonstrate unparalleled commitment to attracting and retaining veterans. We’re proud to have been recognized as a 2023 recipient and appreciative of the service of the Vets on our team!
Learn more about the program: https://buff.ly/2EmreJz

11/10/2023

Thank you to all current and former members of the armed forces - we appreciate your service.

11/08/2023

The Tidewater EMS Council hosted a luncheon today to recognize those medics who have transfused blood as part of the Whole Blood Initiative (WBI) and present them with WBI Challenge Coins. This life-saving program is currently active in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach with EMS providing whole blood transfusions to trauma, pediatric and medical need patients.
Learn more about the Whole Blood Initiative: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org
Chesapeake Fire Department
Virginia Beach EMS

11/08/2023

Earlier this month, TEMS and the Martha W. Goodson Center teamed up to provide training on the Eastern Shore on a growing topic in EMS. Becoming Dementia Capable: A Call to Action for EMS Is a two hour course on identifying the special situations and challenges found when responding to a person struggling with dementia.

This class was headed up by Christine J. Jensen, PhD Director of Health Services Research for the Martha W. Goodson Center (formerly the Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health) as part of a statewide plan to provide awareness for responders as well as tools and resources for providers, family and caregivers.

Tidewater EMS Council hosts, sponsors and supports regional EMS Training - Learn More about TEMS and future training opportunities: www.TidewaterEMS.org

11/07/2023

Support EMS in our region with a donation to the Whole Blood Initiative - a program sponsored by Tidewater EMS Council to equip EMS providers to give whole blood transfusions to patients in the field. Funding is needed to provide advanced training and supplies to maintain and expand this life-saving program.
TEMS is a non-profit organization and all donations received in this campaign directly fund the Whole Blood Initiative.
Learn more and contribute: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org

11/07/2023

It's Election Day in Virginia - the TEMS office is closed today!

11/06/2023

The Tidewater Healthcare Expo is back and better than ever! TEMS is sponsoring it from May 14-19, 2024 in Chesapeake, VA. If you want to be a part of this awesome event, register your company to be an Exhibitor now!
Limited Spaces Available - sign up today to participate as a 2024 Exhibitor!
https://tidewaterhealthcareexpo.org/

11/03/2023

THANK YOU to all who participated in this week's Blood Drive hosted by Chesapeake Fire Department to support the Whole Blood Initiative. Giving Blood to the regional blood supply is vital to the program and your donations are greatly appreciated. 34 units of blood were collected!
Learn more about the Whole Blood Initiative: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org
Chesapeake Fire Department

11/03/2023

Wow...some talented folks!! Those are amazing!!

11/02/2023

REMINDER: Sign up today! https://buff.ly/3tbwYEI
EVHC, in partnership with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Trauma & Burn Services, is offering virtual burn training to the region. This training will cover initial burn care, dressings, topical, fluid resuscitation, primary survey, and transfer. This training complements the burn boxes available at each hospital in the Eastern region.
http://www.evhc.org/

11/02/2023

11/02/2023

THANK YOU NORFOLK SOUTHERN!! TEMS was one of 74 non-profits that received a grant this year!!

11/02/2023

Join us TODAY to GIVE BLOOD in support of the Whole Blood Initiative!
9AM-2PM at Chesapeake Fire Station 5 (451 Hanbury Rd W, Chesapeake, VA 23322). Appointments Still Available: https://buff.ly/46G4CB0
Walk-ins welcome!
Learn more about the program: Donate.TidewaterEMS.org