Coastal Valleys EMS Agency News

The revision of Policy 7008 includes changes in the policy required due to Coastal Valleys’ change of hospital notification systems from EMResource to ImageTrend Resource Bridge. The process included within the policy represents current practices for EMS Agency approval of hospital bypass based on hospital ability to provide specialty care services, or when impacted by physical plant disruption. This version clarifies procedures and incorporates the ImageTrend Resource Bridge.

• Policy 7008: Hospital Bypass

Below is the final policy revision to CVEMSA Administrative Policy 6001, Completion of Patient Care Records.

Policy 6001: Completion of Patient Care Records

This revision provides clarity for Basic Life Support (BLS) providers’ documentation requirements. Other changes include an inclusion of a patient definition, and a requirement for transport providers to deliver any provided first responder PCR to receiving facilities when turning over care. This policy is effective August 1st, 2016. Please distribute within your organization and wider stakeholder groups as appropriate.

CVEMSA thanks the agencies and individuals participating in the policy revision process for working with the EMS Agency to improve our system.

The review and comment period for development and adoption of the following administrative guidelines has been initiated. Please review carefully and submit comments. This public comment period will close August 20, 2016.

• 4003 Vehicles
• 4003 Addendum
• 4004 Supplies and Medications
• 4006 Active Shooter
• 4008 Turnover of Patient Care
• 4014 STAT Ambulance Transfer

A draft of these guidelines is attached. Please forward comments via fax or email to:

Thomas Hinrichs
ALS Coordinator-Policy Development
Coastal Valleys EMS Agency
195 Concourse Blvd., Suite B
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
707-565-6510 FAX E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information about new training opportunities is now available.

Attached is a Public Comment Draft version of CVEMSA Administrative Policy 6001 “ePCR Completion” for immediate release to Mendocino and Sonoma EMCCs and MAC email distribution and posting on CVEMSA website.

Draft Policy 6001: ePCR Completion

In accordance with CVEMSA Administrative Policy 1005, this public comment draft will remain open for review by EMS system stakeholders for 60 days through June 10, 2016.

Please submit comments to:

James Salvante
EMS Coordinator
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 195 Concourse Blvd. Suite B, Santa Rosa CA, 95403

Policy 7008, Hospital Bypass, is submitted for public comment.

Draft Policy 7008: Hospital Bypass

The changes in the policy are required due to Coastal Valleys’ change of hospital notification systems from EMResource to ImageTrend Resource Bridge. The process included within the policy represents current practices for EMS Agency approval of hospital bypass based on hospital ability to provide specialty care or when impacted by physical plant disruption. This version clarifies procedures and incorporates the ImageTrend Resource Bridge.

Public comment will be open through May 24, 2016. Please direct all comments to:

James Salvante
EMS Coordinator
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
(707) 565-6503