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Spring 2010
- For the second consecutive year, Algoma EMS’ Paramedics have captured the Algoma Public Health award for ‘Highest Community Agency Staff Flu Immunization Rate’. Algoma EMS is a proud community partner of the Algoma Public Health unit and is a member of the Interagency Infection Control Committee. The award was presented at the committee’s quarterly meeting in February in Sault Ste. Marie. On hand to accept the award on behalf of the service from Jon Bouma, Director of Infection Control and Outbreak Management for the APH, was Paul Guertin, Field Manager of Professional Standards & Development.
Fall 2009
- Algoma EMS is proud to announce that one of our Paramedics, Dennis Bastien just received the EMS Exemplary Service Medal at the annual AMEMSO awards banquet on September 24th. Dennis has dedicated 20 years of service to the citizens of Elliot Lake!
......More on the Exemplary Service Medal.
Spring 2009
- During the month of May all Paramedics were trained in the use of the electronic Ambulance Call Report (eACR) solution selected by Algoma EMS, Interdev Technologies Incorporated’s ‘iMedic’. Algoma EMS went live with iMedic on June 1, 2009 at 0001 hrs and the first eACR was completed a few hours later at 0413 hrs. The implementation of an eACR solution provides many benefits to Algoma EMS such as accurate, detailed and thorough data collection and the ability of our paramedics to complete their call documentation more efficiently and promptly. Using Interdev’s ‘iMedic Cube’ the service is able to analyze statistical, patient care and service response data in endless detail. iMedic also provides all members of the management team with access to call documentation within minutes of its completion. This immediate access to call information has exponentially improved the ability of management to monitor operational activity, service trends, individual Paramedic skill activity and the overall quality of service provided.
Winter 2008
- Automatic vehicle locating devices have been retrofitted to our fleet. This device will assist paramedics with locating addresses in rural and urban settings. This enhancement promotes paramedic safety as well as opens the door to future upgrades available for the gathering of information as well as our communications with allied agencies.
Fall 2007
- Paramedic Richard Roy (center) received the Governor General Exemplary Service Medal for outstanding service and contributions to Emergency Medical services. Dan Blanchette Field Manager (left) Henry Alamenciak, Program Director (right)
Winter 2006
- As part of Ontario’s Stroke Strategy Program and in order to give our patients an increased opportunity at receiving the best possible care for a stroke, Algoma EMS signed an agreement with the Sault Area Hospital which will see patients meeting specific criteria being transported directly to the District Stroke Centre in Sault Ste. Marie instead of their local hospital
- Algoma EMS is the first EMS provider in Ontario to implement the use of Quikclot® hemostatic agent.
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- Staff in Hornepayne moved into their new base. The ADSAB purchased an existing high-rise bungalow home and built an attached two-bay garage on to it. The crews now have plenty of room for training and base duties
- Algoma EMS Paramedics all received internal training and preparation on Pandemic Influenza
- Introduced numerous equipment additions and improvements including The Immobilizer® head immobilization device; Safety-lok® sharps to reduce risk of needle-stick injury; a rescue sheet device
Fall 2005
- Training in Advanced Assessment and Critical Thinking for all PCPs was initiated. This training is expected to be completed by Spring 2006
Summer 2005
- Staffing levels of frontline personnel is increased to an all-time high of 66 Paramedics & EMAs
- Acute Stroke Protocol training is revised and completed. This will better prepare Paramedics to recognize victims of stroke who may benefit from thrombolytic drug therapy. Once pending agreements are finalized with the stroke centres in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Paramedics may transport stroke patients directly to these centres bypassing their local hospital’s emergency department, if appropriate
Spring 2005
- Field thermometry is introduced for Algoma EMS Paramedics. Utilizing single-use clinical thermometers, Paramedics can now accurately assess a patient’s body temperature and incorporate the findings into their global assessment bolstering their understanding of the patient’s overall condition. The ability of the Paramedic to detect a fever in a patient with signs and symptoms of a communicable respiratory illness will also allow them to protect themselves, their patients and other healthcare workers by taking the appropriate patient care and personal protective measures
Fall 2004
- Second ambulance staffed in Thessalon Monday to Friday from 0800-1630 hrs in order to enhance emergency coverage and assist with interfacility transfers to centralized healthcare facilities in Sault Ste. Marie
- Algoma EMS website launched
Summer 2004
- Introduced electronic scheduling and payroll software to improve proficiency
- First Response Team (FRT) establishment and operating agreements formalized
- Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s team conducted their three-year certification review of Algoma EMS. The results were extremely positive and Algoma EMS’ operating certificate was once again renewed by the Ministry
Spring 2004
- EMS storage depot built at EMS HQ in Little Rapids
- Algoma EMS awarded safe driving award by the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario
- EMS Headquarters moved to 69 Little Rapids Road following facility renovations
- Thessalon EMS base received major renovation
Fall 2003
- St. Joseph Island EMS base received major renovation
- Two Emergency Support Unit trailers purchased and located in Elliot Lake and Wawa
- Seven members of Algoma EMS receive Exemplary Service Medals from the Governor General of Canada’s office.
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Spring 2003
- Three First Response Units purchased and located in Elliot Lake, Wawa and at Headquarters
Spring 2002
Fall 2001
- CUPE selected by employees as bargaining agent.
- First Response vehicle provided to Jocelyn First Response Team on St. Joseph Island
Spring 2001
- Second ambulance staffed in Elliot Lake Monday to Friday from 0800-1600 hrs in order to enhance emergency coverage and assist with interfacility transfers to centralized healthcare facilities in Sudbury
- Two ambulances purchased to enhance fleet as Divisional spares in Elliot Lake and Wawa
- Algoma EMS’ new colour and striping scheme selected
- Algoma EMS begins dealing with serious staffing shortages
- ADSAB works at creating a computer network among the eight newly established EMS bases. Due to technological restrictions, the Northern Division poses special difficulties
Winter 2001
- ADSAB renovates Blind River Hospital Ambulance Bays
- White River base renovations
- ADSAB assumes control as the delivery agent for Algoma EMS
Fall 2000
- Patient care equipment and 15 ambulances are transferred to the ADSAB from the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
- Supervisory teams structure is decided upon and the positions filled
- ADSAB hires a majority of the existing staff who qualify under new regulations in Ambulance Act
- The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care conducts certification review and ADSAB prepares for direct delivery Jan 2001
Summer 2000
- ADSAB decides to proceed with direct delivery of EMS and applies to the Ministry Health and Long Term Care for certification as a delivery agent
- Algoma EMS policy and procedure manual is developed
- Algoma EMS’ new crest design competition is held among existing ambulance services’ staff members
Spring 2000
- ADSAB hires Emergency Medical Services Manager
Winter 1999
- The Algoma Districts municipalities support the Algoma District Services Administration Board as the Emergency medical Services delivery agent
- ADSAB begins the process of applying to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for certification as an EMS delivery agent
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