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AO 2024-002: Video Laryngoscope Minimum Inventory/Approved Devices
The EMS Agency has released an administrative order to support the supply chain impacts for the video laryngoscope currently approved for use in the EMS System.
Updates to the 400 Section of the EMS Policy Manual
Policy updates have been made to the 400 section of the EMS Policy Manual.
2025 Annual EMSAAC Conference
The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) cordially invites California’s EMS leaders and professionals to join us for the EMSAAC Annual Conference 2025 at the Loews Coronado Resort on the Coronado Peninsula in San Diego. EMSAAC continues to lead the way in creating conferences that are meaningful and exciting to attend.
Open Comment Period Policy 700-S07
Consistent with Santa Clara County Emergency Medical Services Prehospital Care Policy 109 – Policy Development and Implementation, the EMS Agency announces prehospital care policy changes. Stakeholder comments must be submitted electronically by email to [email protected] on or before February 12, 2025.
Open Comment Period Multiple Policies
Consistent with Santa Clara County Emergency Medical Services Prehospital Care Policy 109 - Policy Development and Implementation, the EMS Agency announces prehospital care policy changes. Stakeholder comments must be submitted electronically to [email protected] on or before February 4, 2025.
2025 STROKE Case Presentation Schedule and Data Due Dates
The Stroke Care System Quality Improvement Committee (SCSQIC) will continue to convene quarterly as a hybrid meeting hosted at the EMS Agency Office, 700 Empey Way, San Jose, CA or through the Zoom meeting platform (link provided in email invite). Designated Stroke Centers will rotate case presentations ...
2025 STEMI Case Presentation Schedule and Data Due Dates
The Cardiac Care System Quality Improvement Committee (CCSQIC) will continue to convene quarterly as a hybrid meeting hosted at the EMS Agency Office, 700 Empey Way, San Jose, CA or through the Zoom meeting platform (link provided in email invite). Designated STEMI Centers will rotate case presentations...
Santa Clara County EMS Protocol/Policy Revisions
The public comment period for the following protocols/policies has concluded. The finalized changes shall take effect on January 1st, 2025 at 0000. A summary of changes has been provided on the following page.
EMS Trust Fund Project Solicitation – Fiscal Year 2025, Deadline Extended
The Santa Clara County EMS Agency is pleased to open solicitation period for new EMS Trust Fund Projects (Category C)
Important Updates to EMS System Orientation Process
The Santa Clara County EMS Agency (EMS Agency) has made process changes to the EMS System Orientation Examination. Changes include increasing testing opportunities, modifying the registration process, and updating the standards in the Program Participant Policies. These changes will be effective Monday, July 8, 2024. Please refer to the document that can be found on the link below for all updates and changes that have been made.