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The Spring Rescue Squad Assistance Fund (RSAF) Grant Cycle is now open.  The grant cycle and will close on March 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm (EST). To ensure the most favorable grading, emphasis should be placed on completing the application thoroughly. EMS agencies seeking to apply for RSAF funding ARE ENCOURAGED TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING THEIR RSAF APPLICATION FROM THE SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA EMS COUNCIL. To schedule an appointment for assistance with completing an RSAF application, please contact the council office at (276) 628-4151 or via email at . Please click on the link below to view more information about this program, including information on an upcoming pre-award technical assistance webinar.

RSAF logojpg 768x331The Virginia Office of EMS is hosting an RSAF Grant Workshop in our region on January 24, 2023. Please mark your calendar to attend:

Location:  Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA

       Date:  January 24, 2023

       Time:  6:00pm-8:00pm

This workshop will provide an overview of the RSAF Grant program and application process. Discussion of best practices related to RSAF application preparation to maximize your chances of an award will also be provided.

To register, please click this link.

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council is hiring for a number of part-time positions. Please click read more to view the position descriptions and submit an application.

The Southwest Va. EMS Council will be hosting an AEMT course in Pipers Gap. More details will be announced soon!!!

Email Josh Wilkinson if you have any questions.

Med FlightII slideThe Southwest Virginia EMS Council has been informed of changes to service delivery by MedFlight air-medical services. Due to pilot shortages, the Virginia State Police Med-Flight programs in Chesterfield and Abingdon are temporarily reducing coverage in their respective regions from 24 hours a day to 16 hours.  The Med-Flight program will operate from 0800-2400 hours each day. 

This change is only temporary, as the agency is in the process of hiring Med-Flight pilots.  As soon as staffing levels allow, both Med-Flight locations will resume 24 hour coverage.  In the interim, there are multiple private entities that provide for hire air ambulance services in both regions.  These services will be able to sufficiently handle calls for services during the hours Med-Flight is not available.  If you are interested in being a Virginia State Police Med-Flight pilot, please see JS Firm or jobs.Virginia.gov for the position requirements and application process.

While this change represents a change in service availability, it should not not alter regional transport decisions. Please refer to our regional patient care protocols for guidance on the utilization of air medical services.

updateThe Board of Directors of the Southwest Virginia EMS Councl approved revisions to the regional EMS Performance Improvement Plan at their regular meeting held September 15.  These documents are available in the Plans and Protocols section of this site.

The Southwest Virginia EMS Council, under direction of the Office of Emergency Medical Services, coordinates a regional Performance Improvement Program.  Data is submitted quarterly to review performance related to specific indicators determined by regional performance improvement committees.  Participation in this program ensures that all agencies are compliant with EMS Rules and Regulations requirements to undertake periodic PI review.

The PI Template is provided to help EMS agencies and OMDs design their own PI programs to meet organizational needs.

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