EMS News Briefs from Mike McEvoy
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By EMS Coordinator Mike McEvoy, Ph.D., NRP, RN, CCRN
NYSAFC EMS Committee
FDA Opens Database to the Public
The Food and Drug Administration has launched a public dashboard for its adverse events reporting system, a widely used system for reporting adverse events, medication errors, and product quality concerns about drugs and drug products. The reports are submitted by manufacturers, consumers, and health care professionals and, until now, have only been available by filing a Freedom of Information request. For information on the searchable database for adverse drug reports, click here.
Governor Plans to Boost Rural EMS
In his 2018 State of the State message, Governor Andrew Cuomo called out a need to strengthen rural EMS. His three-pronged proposal to strengthen rural EMS includes:
- A digital and media campaign highlighting careers in EMS and legislation that would facilitate community paramedicine.
- Expansion of EMS training programs into more diverse and non-traditional settings, working closely with BOCES and community colleges.
- In-depth management training for EMS administrators.
