HIPAA Promotes Bidirectional Patient Data Exchange with EMS
Patient Care Documentation (April 17, 2017)
New Ambulance Safety Standards (June 22, 2016)
2020 Data Quality & Compliance Initiative 12VAC5-31-560-C memo (December 2019)
Designated Infection Control Officer Approved Training Programs (Updated December 31, 2019)
UPDATED APPROVED DESIGNATED INFECTION CONTROL OFFICER REFRESHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Coming Soon – Virginia Office of EMS – ACE Division Regional Education Coordinators will be offering OEMS approved DICO Refresher training regionally throughout the Commonwealth. Stay tuned for these training opportunities!
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Equivalents (Updated May 2018)
DEA Ruling on Electronic Signatures for Prescribed Drugs (December 15, 2010)
Mandated Reporting of Hunting Accidents (September 25, 2009)
Vaccine Administration by Certain EMS Personnel
Policy for Vaccine Administration by EMS Providers in Virginia –This document is to guide agencies in the creation of internal vaccination programs. For guidance on creating programs in partnership with the local health district, please contact Ron Passmore.
Immunization Guide for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel in Virginia
Vaccination Toolkit for EMS Medical Directors
EMS Agency Materials & HIPAA
US Government Operated EMS Agencies Exempt from Virginia EMS Regulations (61K)
Enforcement Actions & Complaints