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2010 AGM & Conference!
May 11-13th, 2010
Prince Albert, SK
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Saskatchewan EMS Mascot!
Terry the
Traumasaurus is a paramedic dinosaur
whose job it is to help promote the well
being and safety of children in your
community. He is a great spokesman for
EMS in Saskatchewan!
For More
Information, visit
www.northeastems.com
or
www.traumaterry.com |
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Leaders
in Emergency Medical Services
In 1959 the SRA-Saskatchewan Road
Ambulance was created as a non-profit organization to
answer the need for a unified body to represent the ambulance profession
in Saskatchewan. The organization was established to provide guidance,
support and a common voice on behalf of all ambulance services within
Saskatchewan. In later years, the name changed to SAA-Saskatchewan
Ambulance Association.
In May 2000, the Saskatchewan
Ambulance Association merged with the Saskatchewan Emergency Medical
Services Leadership Forum to create the Saskatchewan Emergency
Medical Services Association. Building on the foundation of the
past, SEMSA continues to forge a future for Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) in this province.
Today SEMSA represents 90 out of 110 ambulance services within
the province of Saskatchewan. Our mission today has evolved to play a
large role in the "best practices" for this province. However we remain
grounded to our past providing guidance, support and a common voice on
behalf of all.
Latest/Breaking News!
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 | SEMSA Members:
 | It is once again that time of the year where we consider
recognizing an employee or colleague for their dedication to
EMS. Now is the time to take a few minutes and nominate a
worthy, dedicated EMS professional for one of SEMSA's
awards. |
| Awards - recognize a colleague, friend or employee with
one of Saskatchewan's or Canada's prestigious awards for
their outstanding achievements. |
| Scholarships - is there someone in your service or
attending post-secondary education that is eligible for an
Educational Scholarship. |
| Submit your applications today!! |
| If you have any questions - don't hesitate to call. |
| Submit a Nomination today!! Deadlines are approaching
quickly for the Stars of Life Award and the Governor General
EMS Exemplary Service Medal. |
| SEMSA is accepting applications for the following Awards
and Scholarships.
 | George Beaulac Memorial Award |
| Governor General Medal of Canada EMS Exemplary
Service Medal |
| Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal |
| Stars of Life Awards |
| SEMSA Educational Scholarship |
| Steven Wald Memorial Scholarship |
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| Visit the
Professional Recognition page for
more details!
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| New SGI Cell Phone Legislation
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| EMS AND AIR MEDICAL REVIEWS COMPLETED
| Health Minister Don McMorris today released reports on
Saskatchewan's road and air ambulance systems. |
| The reviews were initiated late last year to provide a
basis for future planning and delivery of emergency medical
services (EMS) in the province. |
| "These reports are the result of extensive consultation
with health professionals, health regions and health sector
stakeholders," McMorris said, following a meeting with the
Saskatchewan Emergency Medical Services Association (SEMSA)
and regional health authority representatives. "They provide
us with a much-needed road map for sustainable, efficient
and fair emergency medical services that meet the needs of
all residents of Saskatchewan." |
| The reviews were co-ordinated with the government's
Patient First Review, and recommendations related to the
provision of EMS are consistent. |
| Among the key recommendations in the EMS Review is a
shift to a "Mobile Health Services" system that is more
integrated with other areas of the health care system. This
new vision includes opportunities for augmenting patient
care at the community level. The report also identifies
inter-hospital transfer fees and a lack of consistency in
services across the province as areas of concern. |
| The Air Medical Review was conducted by Ornge, an
organization that provides road ambulance and air medical
services across Ontario.
"I sincerely thank the individuals and organizations who
offered their thoughts and suggestions during these
reviews," McMorris said. "We are committed to following up
on the reports, and taking action that will benefit
patients." |
| The recommendations will be considered in the 2010-2011
budget process. |
| Copies of the reports are posted at
www.health.gov.sk.ca/ems-review-report.
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| Saskatchewan road ambulance services responded to
approximately 105,000 calls in 2008-09. Saskatchewan Air
Ambulance provides about 1,600 flights annually. |
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - Saskatchewan Protective
Services Medal 2010 |
EMS Services have until
December 15, 2009
to nominate individuals for the Saskatchewan Protective Services
Medal. The Medal recognizes individuals, and supervisory personnel
in the public service sectors who have contributed 25 years of
exemplary service in Saskatchewan protecting people and/or property.
The Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal Advisory Committee will
meet in the new year to review nominations and recipients approved
will be invited to receive their Medal in 2010.
The Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal honours front line
protective service providers and focuses attention on the efforts
and work of police, fire and emergency professionals, and others
working in the field of safety and security.
Nominees must be personnel with 25 years of service in Saskatchewan
and actively employed in one of the eligible agencies who have law
enforcement powers, or work in safety services and professions whose
work is directly related to the safety, security and protection of
people.
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Nominations must be received within one year of retirement
or departure from an eligible position. |
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Nominations must be signed by the
heads of eligible agencies
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Nominations must include
a one-page summary of the nominee's career achievements
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We continue to depend on the individuals signing the nominations to
ensure that all information is accurate and that criteria associated
with this Medal has been met.
Although nominations are accepted throughout the year, a date of
December 15, 2009
has been implemented.
If you are submitting a nomination and do not have the supporting
documentation collected by December 15th, please contact the SEMSA
Office and advise them that your submission will be forthcoming.
Nomination form is attached or can be found online at
www.ops.gov.sk.ca/spsm.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
the SEMSA Office at (306) 382-2147 or
semsa@innovationplace.com.
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| Provincial Public Safety
Telecommunications Network UPDATE!
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| H1N1 Advisory
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| New 2009 SEMSA Application Form
| In an attempt to ensure critical data is being tracked
within the membership and to accurate maintain a yearly
"snapshot" of the industry within Saskatchewan, a new
application form has been created for you to download, fill
out and fax/mail in. |
| If any member has any questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact the office for more information. |
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Click Here for the application form!
(requires Adobe Reader 9 for electronic
submission/registration-click here)
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| NEW Saskatchewan Health Emergency Treatment Protocols!
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Archived News!
(CLICK HERE!)
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