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2009 AGM & Conference!
May 12, 13-14th, 2008
Moose Jaw, SK
More Info!
The committee needs
YOUR HELP! This year SEMSA is
celebrating it's 50th Anniversary
and we are looking for all sorts of
media information from the past and
current on all of the EMS services in
the province.
Letter of Support |
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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
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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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Telecommunications Network UPDATE!
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| Heartland EMS services are very pleased to be able provide
our clients with a means to communicate with care givers when
they are unable to do so. |
| SUBHAS C. MAHARAJ, the creator of Pictosho, a pictorial
communication tool, has included some information about this
booklet that SEMSA may choose to share with its membership. |
| Subhas asked me if I would share the PictoSho information
with other Health Regions and ambulance services and SEMSA is a
great venue to do that. Subhas does not charge for PictoSho so
the only cost associated is printing. |
| We piggybacked our print job with MD Ambulance and could be
an option for other services/HDs. If you are interested, Subhas’
contact information is included on the first attachment.
 | Jody Dupuis
Kerrobert EMS Coordinator
834-2646 ext 229
834-7367 cell |
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PictoSho Information I (click here) |
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PictoSho Information II (click here)
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| RQHR moving Labour/Birth
and NICU to a temporary accomodation on June 24, 2009
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| H1N1 Advisory
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| PAC-Paramedic Association of Canada NOCP Review/Survey
| As you know, the Paramedic Association of
Canada is in the process of completing a review and
revisions to the National Occupational Competency Profiles.
As the owner of the profiles used for CMA accreditation
purposes, the industry expectation is that PAC will review
the NOCP on a 5-7 year cycle to ensure it accurately
reflects the profession. The final process in validating our
work to date is to solicit additional stakeholder input and
comments. We’ve chosen to undertake that process by way of
utilizing an on-line survey tool. |
| Although the survey has been circulating
for at least two weeks now, responses have been slow to come
in. It’s crucial that we ensure we’ve properly validated our
work prior to asking the PAC Board of Directors to accept
the revised document. I’m hoping you can help distribute the
following survey links and encourage Saskatchewan EMS
practitioners across your province to take time to
contribute to their profession and the NOCP revision
process.
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| Further Questions or concerns, please contact Eric Glass (chairman@paramedicsofmanitoba.ca)
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The Health Council of Canada has released a
report with case
studies of five communities where primary health care teams are
addressing the needs of people with chronic diseases like
diabetes, chronic pulmonary disease, heart disease, cancer, mood
disorders and arthritis.
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Getting It Right: Case Studies of Effective Management of
Chronic Disease Using Primary Health Care Teams looks at
team-based care in: Calgary, Alberta; Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario;
Truro and Halifax, Nova Scotia; and Espoo, Finland. To read
about the successes and challenges for both patients and health
care providers we invite you to click
here to view the
full report on the Health Council of Canada website.
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| Mefort Protective Service Golf Tournament!
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| FORD Offer Gasoline Ambulances in 2010
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Chair Don Cummings and Health Minister
Don McMorris
Ron Dufresne, President of SEMSA |
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Saskatchewan's EMS service is
getting a check-up! |
The provincial government is
following through on a commitment to improve
emergency medical services (EMS) in Saskatchewan.
 Health
Minister Don McMorris has announced a province-wide
EMS review, to be conducted in consultation with the
ambulance industry and regional health authorities.
Its recommendations will focus on pre-hospital and
inter-hospital transfers, and will form the basis
for a long-term plan to improve the province's road
ambulance services.
"Saskatchewan people repeatedly
tell me that emergency medical services need to be
more effective, accessible and fair," McMorris said.
"This review gives us an opportunity to be proactive
in this area, and make positive changes that will
benefit patients, families, health professionals and
communities across the province."
Don Cummings, an Edmonton-based
consultant with extensive experience in health
system issues, has been appointed chair of the EMS
review committee.
Ron Dufresne, president of SEMSA
is very pleased with this announcement from Minister
McMorris and the ministry of health. "Minister
McMorris is following through on commitments to
support and improve the health of all Saskatchewan
people." Ron explains.
Mr. Dufresne further added "In
addition his commitment to engage the industry and
health regions to find effective and sustainable
solutions for EMS in Saskatchewan is welcomed. There
are challenges facing the EMS industry in both urban
and rural areas and this review, through its
collaborative approach will yield the solutions
required for a long term vision. We thank the
Minister for his commitment to Emergency Medical
Services and the constituents of the communities
SEMSA members serve in Saskatchewan."
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| 2009 EMS Hockey Tournament in Prince Albert
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| REMINDER TO ALL OPERATORS!
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| South Saskatchewan First Responder Coordinator Committee
Development and Recertification Conference (Moose Jaw, SK)
| January 31, 31 and February 1, 2009 |
| Weekend of Continuing Education and having Fun! |
| Open to all EMS Practitioners from PCP's to ACP's!
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| Check out their website (www.ssfrcc.org)
for more information
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| Congratulations to Hutch Ambulance Service Inc. who has
purchased Wald Ambulance Service in Assiniboia/Ponteix.
| Effective November 1, 2008
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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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With Heavy Hearts We Remember Michael Dutchak.
It is with
tremendous sadness that Michael Dutchak has passed away
in the early hours of Saturday October 11, 2008 at the
age of 87.
The thoughts and prayers of all who
were honored to know Mike and influenced by his
incomparable influence in the EMS industry are with the
Dutchak family during this deeply saddened time.
Mike was a pioneer in the EMS industry in Saskatchewan
and the passing of Michael Dutchak will be felt by many,
many people.
Condolence messages can be sent to
inmemory.mdutchak@semsa.org to be forwarded to to
all of the family.
Those wishing to make donations in Lieu of Flowers can
be made to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ukrainian Roman
Catholic Church in Blaine Lake, Saskatchewan.
Michael Dutchak Obituary
Star Phoenix Guest Book
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Michael Dutchak
February 21, 1921 - October 11, 2008 |
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