Indy EMS crews are ready for the game
The Big Game is only a couple of days away and the
emergency medical service providers have got their game on, fully
prepared for the onslaught of an anticipated 400,000 people to
converge on Indianapolis. (EMS World 2.3.12)
Cleanup begins at Spencer County EMS headquarters
One day after WDRB broke the story of filthy conditions
at the Spencer County EMS headquarters, we receive answers from the
people in charge on what they're doing to fix the problem. (WDRB
2.3.12)
New transportation bill creates safety concerns over bigger rigs
Could tractor-trailer rigs almost as long as Boeing
737s be driving on a highway near you? If a new transportation bill
proposed by House Republicans passes, the answer is yes, and the
safety ramifications would be astronomical, say congressional
opponents of the bill and the AAA Auto Club. (CNN 2.2.12)
Complaints allege hazardous conditions at Spencer EMS headquarters
Complaints filed this week allege that rodent
droppings, mold and dangerous holes in the floor make for an unsafe
workplace for Spencer County, Ky., EMS employees. (WDRB 2.2.12)
NEMSMS names fallen heroes to be honored at national service
On June 23, EMS personnel who died while serving their
communities will be honored during the 20th
annual National EMS Memorial Service. (EMS World 2.1.12)
Medicaid managed care system draws sharp complaints
Complaints about the state’s new Medicaid managed care
system boiled over Wednesday at a legislative meeting, where a top
Medicaid official acknowledged major problems since the state hired
three outside companies to provide services. (Louisville Courier
Journal 2.1.12)
EMT-Paramedic, Clinton-Hickman EMS, Clinton (Hickman) KY (2.1.12)
EMT-Basic, Clinton-Hickman EMS, Clinton (Hickman) KY (2.1.12)
Dispatcher, Rural/Metro EMS, Erlanger (Kenton) KY (2.1.12)
EMT-Paramedic, Rural/Metro EMS, Lexington (Fayette) KY (2.1.12)
EMT-Basic, Rural/Metro EMS, Lexington (Fayette) KY (2.1.12)
EMT-Basic, Questcare EMS, Prestonsburg (Floyd) KY (2.1.12)
EMT-Paramedic, Questcare EMS, Prestonsburg (Floyd) KY (2.1.12)
Campbellsville man suing for negligence
A Campbellsville man is suing because he says an
ambulance service caused his wife's death. (WHAS 2.1.12)
Hammonds announces he is leaving
KBEMS
Bob Hammonds, the
executive director of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical
Services, announced Tuesday evening on Facebook that he was leaving
KBEMS and KCTCS. (1.31.12)
PHI raises awareness of women's health
issues
PHI Air Medical announced
today a major community wide effort to educate the community and
raise awareness for heart disease, especially as it relates to
women’s heart issues. (1.31.12)
Bridge collapse impacts
Murray-Calloway hospital ambulance
With traffic now being
detoured around the partially-collapsed Eggner Ferry bridge on
Kentucky Lake, the ambulance department at Murray-Calloway County
Hospital is evaluating detour options for transfer traffic.
(1.30.12)
Old supplies get a new life as nonprofit sends medical items
abroad
Items that have outlived their medical usefulness might
have ended up in landfills because the items were obsolete, no
longer sterile, or near their expiration date. But instead,
volunteers at Supplies Over Seas, a Louisville nonprofit with a
near-shoestring budget, will sort and repackage them and send
them to their new life — treating patients in developing
countries that lack modern medical facilities. (Louisville
Courier Journal 1.29.12)
EMT-Paramedic, Garrard County EMS, Lancaster (Garrard) KY (1.27.12)
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Kentucky 2012 Legislative Session
Bills of interest to EMS in the 2012
Kentucky Legislative Session. The Legislative Session began Jan. 3.
Feb. 27 is the last day for new House Bills, and Feb. 29 is the last
day for new Senate bills. The current calendar sets March 26 and 27
for Concurrence only and then the session would recese until April 9
and then end.
Currently in the Senate
- County ambulance service taxing districts, number of board members - SB 91. Introduced in Senate Jan 11. To State & Local Government Jan 12. Reported favorably in committee, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 1. 2nd reading, to Rules Feb 2.
Currently in the House
- Dementia training, first responders in caring for affected citizens - HR 25. Introduced in House Jan. 3. To Local Goverment Jan 4. Posted in committee Feb 2.
- EMS personnel, calculation of wages for workers' compensation, inclusion of scheduled overtime - HB 214. Introduced in House Jan 5. To Local Government Jan 9. Posted in committee Jan 12. Reassigned to Labor & Industry Jan 20. Posted in committee Jan 25. Reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 2.
- Good Samaritan law protection, extend to all persons - HB 330 Introduced in House Jan 26. To Judiciary Jan 30.
- Naming of public properties, emergency medical service system - HB 31. Introduced in House, to State Government Jan 3.
- Publicly owned vehicles, mandatory inspections of - HB 38. Introduced in House, to Transportation Jan 3.
- Prepaid wireless service charge, collection and remittance of to CMRS fund - HB 325. Introduced in House Jan 26. To Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Safety Jan 30.