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.
2025-2029
VTR 0626-02: Optional 12-Lead Printout Capability
VTR 0626-01: EVOC Course Policies
VTR 0326-02: Student Minimum Competencies for BLS Education Programs
VTR 0326-01: Equipment List Changes for BLS 12-Lead Capture and Transmission
VTR 1225-03: Prepared for Pediatrics ED Equipment, Supplies, and Medications
VTR 1225-02: Wilderness EMS Recommendation
VTR 1225-01: Mandatory CPAP for BLS
2020-2024
VTR 1224-01: Prepared for Pediatrics-Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program
VTR 0624-02: Change to Required Equipment - IO Needle Sizes
VTR 0624-01: Development and Use of Agency Level Protocols
VTR 0623-03: Removal of Patient Abandonment Reference in Protocols
VTR 0623-02: Tactical EMS Standards Recommendation
VTR 0623-01: Phase 2 RSI Program Recommendations
VTR 0423-01: Fentanyl Test Strips
CFC 0622-01: Shared Staffing operations between ALS and BLS agencies
VTR 1221-01: Phase 1 RSI Project
VTR 1220-01: Finger Thoracostomy
VTR 0920-02: Discontinuation of Spinal Immobilization Testing in EMT Psychomotor Exam
VTR 0920-01: Exhaled Breath CO Analysis Devices
VTR 0320-01: Update to Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program - PECC
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 1217-01: 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
2010-2014
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1990-1999
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1980-1989
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