StoweEMS

Electronic Patient Care Reporting

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:10:44 +0000

Electronic Medical Records have become common-place in hospitals and doctors offices. Why should Emergency Medical Services be any different.

To ensure the security and confidentiality of the patients we care for, Stowe Rescue has invested in a new electronic patient care reporting system that meets standards mandated by the Federal Government for confidential patient information. In addition, ruggedized laptops have been purchased for both of our ambulances and our Paramedic first response vehicle to allow for quick and accurate documentation of each patient contact.

The new system also allows us to analyze and trend the information gathered. This enables us to see what parts of our service to the community work well, as well as what area can use improvement. This information will help us continually refine and improve the service we provide.

The new system went on-line July 1st.

New Public Safety Facility

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:47:27 +0000

After months of planning and about a year of construction, the Fire and Rescue Departments as well as the Police Department moved into the new Public Safety Facility toward the end of May. Located at 350 South Main Street, the Public Safety Facility is designed not only for daily operations, but to function as an Emergency Operations Center in time of disaster.

A public open house and flag raising ceremony were held on June 5th with a fantastic turn-out from the public, but if you didn’t make it stop in for your own personal tour.

FaceBook

WebMaster — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:27:03 +0000

Hey, Stowe Rescue is on FaceBook.
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The Virus Formerly Known As Swine Flu

WebMaster — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:29:36 +0000

The Swine Flu H1N1 Virus outbreaks continue to pile up, so the CDC has made various resources available so we can all stay informed. First is a Google Map showing all the reported cases, and the second is a Twitter page with lots of good information for the general public and clinicians alike.
** UPDATE **
The Vermont Dept. of Health, Office of EMS has provided guidelines for response to Swine Flu H1N1 cases

Vermont EMS Guidelines

**UPDATE 2**
A potential case of the Swine Flu H1N1 virus has been identified in Vermont.
Read the Vermont Dept. of Health Press Release

Burning Down The House

admin — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:35:33 +0000

Well more like tearing down the fire house, but whatever.
The demolition of the old fire and police stations has started. It’s mostly been bits and pieces so far, but the process will be picking up significantly over the next few weeks and we’re going to photograph it all. So keep an eye on this post for pictures, I hope to keep them updated weekly.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS