In December 2023, the Commission approved a position paper underscoring the essential role of mandatory FBI-compliant biometric criminal history checks for all individuals applying for an EMS clinician license. This is a key component of public trust, professionalism, and maintaining the highest standards in emergency medical services—and a legislative requirement for the 24 EMS Compact member states.
Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice
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The ICEMSPP is responsible for the administration of the national EMS Compact.
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The ICEMSPP is responsible for the administration of the national EMS Compact. The EMS Compact, enacted by legislation in over 20 states, protects the public and enhances the Emergency Medical Services system in the United States.
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http://www.emscompact.gov
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The EMS Compact unifies our nation’s highest standards for EMS clinicians, uniting 24 states with consistent EMS laws and regulations that emphasize collaboration, transparency, and accountability. This empowers nearly 400,000 EMS clinicians to deliver seamless, high-quality care across state lines. 🛡️ National Standards: EMS Compact clinicians adhere to consistent standards that prioritize patient care and safety across all participating states, fostering seamless, high-quality EMS delivery in times of need. 🔍 Accountability & Transparency: EMS Compact state officials share licensure information and disciplinary records. This dramatically increases public safety and protection by ensuring clear accountability and public trust. 🔒 Security Measures: All EMS Compact Member States are required to conduct FBI biometric checks for all EMS personnel seeking licensure. This should be the standard for all EMS Clinicians in every state. This framework protects and strengthens EMS, empowering clinicians to serve with honor and dedication.
The EMS Compact: Upholding the Highest Standards in EMS
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Today, on #NationalFirstRespondersDay, we honor the courageous individuals who serve as our frontline heroes, providing care, protection, and stability in our communities. Officially designated by a bipartisan Senate effort in 2019, October 28th pays tribute to all first responders—EMS clinicians, firefighters, law enforcement, and others—who selflessly respond to calls for help, often at great personal risk. The United States EMS Compact recognizes the essential role of EMS clinicians as part of this vital network. We believe in the importance of standardizing licensure requirements for EMS personnel and enabling their professional mobility across state lines, ensuring that skilled, licensed EMS clinicians can seamlessly provide critical care wherever they are needed. Today, we also remember Officer Sean Collier, whose tragic loss in 2013 inspired his family and community to advocate for a national day of recognition for all first responders. As his brother Andrew once noted, these heroes are “our front line here at home,” safeguarding our communities and supporting those in need. Let’s come together today to express our gratitude for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice. #EMSCompact #FirstResponders #HonoringHeroes
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EMS Clinicians, here's a chance to help advance the profession! Take a minute to complete this survey about EMS Documentation.
🚨 Calling All EMS Professionals!🚨 PWW|AG is excited to launch the National EMS Documentation Survey – your chance to share insights on one of the most pressing challenges in EMS: high-quality clinical and operational documentation. Who Should Participate? EMS Practitioners Medical Directors EMS Leaders & Executives Billing & Revenue Cycle Pros And more! This 10-15 minute survey will dive into: Attitudes toward Patient Care Report (PCR) documentation Ease of use & comfort with PCR tech Time allocated for documentation Training needs & more! By participating, you'll help shape the future of EMS documentation, providing crucial insights that will help improve quality and compliance across the industry. Take the survey now and be part of the change! To access the Survey, visit: https://lnkd.in/gHizhQr2 or use the QR code.
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Protecting all bulk data is important, and protecting EMS Clinician licensure data is more important than ever. With growing threats to national security and the potential exploitation of bulk data, it's critical to be proactive in safeguarding this sensitive information. The EMS Compact is fully committed to this effort, and our Data Protection Workgroup is actively working to strengthen how states store and distribute EMS Clinician licensure data. We must all do our part to ensure this information isn't weaponized or used for malicious purposes. Be vigilant in protecting your data and avoid allowing bulk data to fall into the wrong hands. Join the conversation and let's work together to protect the future of EMS. #DataSecurity #EMSClinicians #EMSCompact #NationalSecurity
Chief, Foreign Investment Review Section, DOJ National Security Division | Former OLC Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Associate White House Counsel and Special Assistant to the President, and Kirkland & Ellis partner
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice's National Security Division is issuing a proposed rule to address the #nationalsecurity threat posed by the continuing effort of #China, #Russia, and other countries of concern to access and exploit Americans’ #sensitivedata. This proposed rule would stand up the new national-security regulatory program that Executive Order 14117 charged the Department with establishing and implementing to fill a significant gap in our national-security authorities. The proposed rule closely tracks the Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued with the Executive Order earlier this year. As previewed then, this would be a targeted national-security program -- not a general privacy law, not a commercial regulation of general data flows, and not an imposition of any data-localization requirements. In parallel, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is issuing proposed security requirements to address the risks of access posed by certain categories of transactions that would be restricted rather than prohibited outright. The proposed rule and proposed security requirements will be open for public comment once published in the Federal Register. These #datasecurity threats are real, pressing risks. As highlighted just a couple of months ago, for example, the 2024 Counterintelligence Strategy explained that “as part of a broader focus on data as a strategic resource, our adversaries are interested in personally identifiable information (PII) about U.S. citizens and others, such as biometric and genomic data, health care data, geolocation information, vehicle telemetry information, mobile device information, financial transaction data, and data on individuals’ political affiliations and leanings, hobbies, and interests.” This and other data is available to countries of concern on the open market and through commercial relationships with companies and individuals that these countries can leverage to access this data. These kinds of data “can be especially valuable, providing adversaries not only economic and R&D benefits, but also useful CI information, as hostile intelligence services can use vulnerabilities gleaned from such data to target and blackmail individuals” and engage in other nefarious activities. Worse still, not only do big-data analytics, #AI, and other technological advancements enhance these risks by making it easier to manipulate and weaponize data, but this data also fuels the development of those technologies. Want to know more? Visit the Foreign Investment Review Section’s website, where you can review the unofficial NPRM, fact sheet, press release, and other information as we continue to implement this critical new authority. #dataprivacy #cybersecurity #riskmanagement #corporatecompliance #foreigninvestment #investment
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On October 16, 2024, the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice adopted a professional Code of Conduct, setting a clear, uniform standard for EMS clinicians across member states. This new Code of Conduct emphasizes professionalism and ethical behavior, ensuring clinicians can deliver the highest quality care in multiple jurisdictions. 🚑 Additionally, two new advisory committees were approved to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, including NGOs, EMS Associations, and federal officials, helping to ensure the EMS Compact is implemented effectively across the 24 member states. 👏 Congratulations to the newly re-elected leadership team: Kraig Kinney (IN), Chair Brad VandeLune MBA, MSL(IA), Treasurer Aaron Koehler (WY), Commissioner At Large As always, the EMS Compact remains committed to supporting the mobility of EMS clinicians and ensuring high standards of care nationwide. 📄 https://lnkd.in/gAyjG3Mb #EMS #Healthcare #InterstateCompact #Leadership #ProfessionalStandards #Mobility #EMSClinicians
Interstate Commission Adopts Privilege to Practice Code of Conduct and Establishes Advisory Committees
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A new Clinician Letter is now available to read. Learn more about IV fluid production disruption due to Hurricane Helene: ➡️ Guidance for healthcare providers ➡️ Supply impact and management https://lnkd.in/eiqX7aT2
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Due to the flooding of Baxter International's NC factory, IV fluid supplies are critically low. EMS personnel are urged to conserve fluids by using saline locks, considering oral hydration, and using alternatives for wound care. For more details and strategies, check out the full article: ACEP Clinical Alert https://lnkd.in/gbdvGTAy
Clinical Alert: Conservation of IV Fluids Urged with NC Manufacturing Factory Closed
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Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice reposted this
Global Emergency Medical Services Visionary, Leader, Educator & Author | Pioneering Innovation in Emergency Care & Collaboration
It was an honor to represent the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice at the U.S. Fire Administration’s 2024 Summit. A special thanks to Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and the leadership at the U.S. Fire Administration for organizing such an impactful event. I especially appreciated the insightful discussions on #EMS with Chief Mary Cameli during the panel with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, United States Secretary of Homeland Security; Jonathan Greene, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Victoria Salinas, Associate Administrator for Resilience, FEMA; and Dr. Dan Hanfling, Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response, The White House. Their perspectives are critical to advancing our shared mission of public safety and resilience. #Collaboration #Resilience #EMSCompact #OneVoice
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Big News for New York EMS! New York is now officially the 50th state to recognize National Registry certification for EMTs and Paramedics. This means a more streamlined certification process, consistent national standards for patient care, and increased career opportunities for EMS professionals across the state. National Registry CEO Bill Seifarth says, "This is a major step forward for emergency medical services in New York!" We're proud to partner with the state to ensure the best possible care for all New Yorkers. Learn more about this big step here: https://brnw.ch/21wMVNM #NREMT #EMS #EMT #Paramedic #AEMT #NREMTExam #NewYork #NYS #News