The Center for Advanced Medical Training

07/05/2021

Happy Independence Day! Special shout out to those on duty through the world and their families.

05/21/2021

We Need to Care for Each Other as Much as We Care for Others | JEMS http://ow.ly/CADW30rIrhq

Caring for our communities also includes caring for ourselves since we have our own EMS community, writes George W. Contreras.

05/12/2021

Register for the 2nd annual National Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium May 24-27, 2021 held virtually!

Register for the 2nd annual National Fire Service Behavioral Health Symposium May 24-27, 2021 held virtually! The First Responder Center for Excellence have prepared an agenda with researchers with a scientific-based to...

04/13/2021

Celebrate the work of our 911 telecommunications professionals this week for National 911 Telecommunications Week. Thank you for all you do! 🙏 🚑🚒🚓☎️📡

12/03/2020

Scary but accurate- 911 emergency medical system in US ‘at a breaking point,’ ambulance group says http://ow.ly/vw3s30rmVqO

07/23/2020

Alert! Today is the last day of the campaign to ask that EMS receive direct funding in Phase 4. Please take a moment and send your support and share!
https://naemt.org/advocacy/online-legislative-service #/
Team: Congress is working on the next round of relief for COVID-19. We are asking that EMS receive direct relief in Phase 4. Please take action on the NAEMT online legislative services tool and use it to send your House Representative an email urging them to sign on to a Dear Colleague letter that includes these points:
Amending the Stafford Act to enable all 9-1-1 medical responders to apply directly to FEMA for Public Assistance Grants beginning immediately, and for the duration of the public health crisis.
Appropriating at least $5 billion specifically for EMS within the FEMA grant program.
Waiving the requirement for a 25% match during the pandemic response.
Can we get NM on this map to shade completely in black indicating we have sent the minimum number of letters to our Reps.
Get 10 people to use the tool for each rep and show we have a voice in the game!
Stay Safe!
No need to be a first responder, EMT, or member of NAEMT to take action. Everyone is welcome!

06/23/2020

Friends take a moment to send US House Rep. message asking they urge the government (CMS) to reimburse ambulances, fire depts., EMS agencies for patients treated at home & telehealth. EMS agencies need this support esp. during . Easy 4 everyone:

06/23/2020

Advocacy Action Alert! Deadline Tomorrow!
Advocates: NAEMT has issued a call to action requesting your help in asking our US House Representatives to urge CMS to reimburse for treatment in place and telehealth facilitation.

Take action: https://www.naemt.org/advocacy/online-legislative-service #/

Historically CMS does not reimburse services if the patient is not transported to the hospital. In the response to the COVID pandemic our EMS agencies are working harder than ever and an important strategy to reduce infection spread and lessen the strain on our hospitals it is often appropriate that patients receive care at home and with telehealth for appropriate conditions.

We need CMS to reimburse for treatment in place and telehealth directly. Our EMT's and Paramedics, as well as our first responder colleagues, are still bravely doing their jobs and the already under-funded EMS system in our country needs more resources.

Take a moment to take action on the NAEMT online tool and share as widely as you can. No need to be a member of NAEMT or a first responder to take part. We all benefit from the work of our EMTs.

Take action: https://www.naemt.org/advocacy/online-legislative-service #/

06/15/2020

Horrible loss from for NM Flight Medic. Ready easy now.
(Via KOB 4) https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/first-responders-honor-san-juan-county-emt-who-died-from-covid-19/5759704/?cat=500

06/14/2020

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