Missouri EMS Association (MEMSA)

The Chair of the Missouri State Advisory Council (SAC) on EMS asked that a survey be done on the following topic... Topic: Should the Governor be requested to issue a waiver to allow basic EMTs to be trained to administer the COVID-19 vaccination? Is there a shortage of personnel in your area who can administer the vaccination? Would the addition of EMTs to the list of those who could administer the vaccine improve the available administration process? Do you feel that bas...ic EMTs have the skill set to provide the vaccination? We are seeking one response per agency. There is only one question on the survey, and you can provide comments. Survey responses are needed by Monday, Feb. 1 at 5 pm. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MissouriVaccinationsEMS

For 11 years, EMS On The Hill Day has brought EMS professionals to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the EMS profession. The COVID-19 health crisis has changed the course but not our direction. To ensure Congress continues to hear the EMS voice especially during this critical time the 2021 EMS On The Hill Day event will be held virtually April 13-15, 2021. If you haven't been able to make it to Washington, D.C. in the past, but you want to help advocacy for EMS, get details and sign up online at https://naemt.org/events/ems-on-the-hill-day.

As EMS is now able to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination, there may be hesitancy among some personnel to get the shot. Please find a link to a podcast provided by Washington University in St. Louis and the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP). This episode seeks to assuage and answer many of the concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccination. There are also free CEUs offered after taking the quiz at the end. https://butwhyemspodcast.libsyn.com/