Council Recommendations (VTR's & CFC's)

Vote to Recommend (VTR): A formal recommendation from PEHSC that outlines a specific action the Department should consider taking. These documents are fully developed proposals intended to address a need, improve a process, or support EMS system advancement.
Concept for Consideration (CFC): An idea or opportunity that PEHSC asks the Department to consider. These concepts identify potential needs or improvements and may be developed into a formal recommendation if there is interest in pursuing them further.

All documents posted on this page have been developed through the PEHSC committee and board process to support the continual improvement of Pennsylvania's EMS system.

2015-2019

VTR 1219-03: Amendments to Critical Care Transport Scope

VTR 1219-02: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Impact on Air Ambulance

VTR 1219-01: Dispatch and Utilization of Inter ALS Agencies

VTR 0619-01: Pediatric Volunteer Recognition Program - PECC Update

VTR 1218-01: Review of Current Minimum Pediatric Equipment Requirements

VTR 0618-03: Critical Care Agency Protocols

VTR  0618-02: Medical Command Physician Edu - Patient Refusals 

VTR 0618-01: Changes to BLS Epi Auto Injector Program

VTR 0318-01: Best Practice Recommendation - Tourniquets

VTR 1217-02: Addition of Ibuprofen and Ketorolac to the list of Approved and Required Medications for EMS Agencies and Providers

VTR 1217-01: EMT Epinephrine Administration Alternative 

VTR 0617-03: Changes to ALS Required Equipment List

VTR 0617-02: Wilderness EMS Program

VTR 0617-01: Tactical EMS Program

VTR 0417-01: Additional PHRN Education for Critical Care Transport

VTR 0317-02: Removal of Pediatric Dosing Tape for BLS

VTR 0317-01: Pediatric Reference Guide

VTR 1216-01: Updates to Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program - P.A.T.C.H.

VTR 0916-01: Addition of iGel to EMS Scope of Practice and Required Equipment List

VTR 0616-05: Pediatric Safe Transport Device

VTR 0616-04: Critical Care Transfer of Care Data Elements and Form

VTR 0616-03: Changes to Statewide BLS Protocol #831 - Poisoning-Toxic Exposure

VTR 0616-02: Addition of Hydroxocobalamin to EMS Medication List

VTR 0616-01: Alternative Forms of Oral Glucose

VTR 0516-01: Revisions to Air and Critical Care Transport Ambulance Equipment Requirements

VTR 0416-01: Additional Education Requirements for PHRNs

VTR 0316-02: Minimum Core Content Requirements

VTR 0316-01: Addition of Ketamine to Approved Medication List

VTR 1215-05: BLS Psychomotor Exams

VTR 1215-04: Amendment to Statewide ALS Protocols - Post Intubation Management

VTR 1215-03: Data on BLS Agencies Carrying Naloxone

VTR 1215-02: EMT Administration of Glucagon

VTR 1215-01: EMT Blood Glucose Testing

VTR 0915-01: Addition of TXA to Approved Medication List

VTR 0615-04: BLS Psychomotor Exam Deficiency

VTR 0615-03: PHRN and PHPE ALS Skills Verification

VTR 0615-02: PA NEMSIS Elements

VTR 0615-01: Printed PCR Elements

CFC 0615-01: Continuing Education Course Approval Process

VTR 0515-02: Proposed Changes to EMS Providers SOP

VTR 0515-01: Final Recommendations for Critical Care Paramedic Project

VTR 0315-02: Extension of VENT Effective Date for SOP for EMS Providers

VTR 0315-01: PCR Software Procedure and Medication Validation

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