Tidewater EMS Time

Today we are diving deeper into the role of the Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition or EVHC. EVHC is a collaboration of healthcare organizations and providers, public health departments, and community partners working together to care for our community before, during and after an emergency. Healthcare partners in preparedness is what they call themselves. Active members of the Eastern Virginia H...

September is suicide prevention awareness month. So why is that a topic for TEMS Time? We wanted to take the opportunity to remind everyone that TEMS supports a Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM). We have three guests joining us today to discuss the important role the CISM Team plays in the lives of EMS providers.

There are 10 jurisdictions in the Tidewater EMS Council region and TEMS plays an important role in the planning, monitoring and supporting of Emergency Medical Services in the area. The Eastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition (EVHC) is also part of the the TEMS Council and on today's episode we are going to find out just what EVHC is all about and why it's so important. Since March hospitals and hea...

Join us for a round table discussion with previous guests, Ed Brazle and Mike Barakey lead by TEMS Executive Director David Long and host Sandra Parker. This conversation wraps up the COVID-19 Series but not the topic which is sure to be included in future episodes.

We have been dealing with the corona virus in the US since mid March... that's when schools were shut down and we all went into quarantine to try and stop the spread of the virus. Our numbers did go down and we are now several weeks into Phase 3 here in Virginia... but unfortunately the number of positive cases of COVID-19 are on the rise again, especially in the Hampton Roads section of the Commo...

At the time of this recording the state of Virginia was in phase one of the reopening process after the Coronavirus quarantine. More and more businesses were opening up and new regulations were being put in place to try and keep people safe as we figure out our "new normal". That includes a statewide mandate by the governor that requires anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask or cove...

At the time of this recording most of the state of Virginia is finishing up the second week of phase one of the reopening process after the Coronavirus quarantine. The Governor has issued a statewide mandate requiring anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask. There are a lot of "new normals" that are becoming part of our lives right now and that's something today's guest has been exper...

We have been dealing with the corona virus and quarantine as a nation since March. At the time of this recording the state of Virginia is in phase two of reopening and it seems to be going well... no huge spikes in our numbers. But several states are seeing the numbers spike and are even talking about reissuing stay at home orders. Of course we all hope that does not happen ... that's why we are s...

This week's TEMS Time is being recorded as Virginian's enter the second week of the phase two reopening process after the Coronavirus quarantine. The Governor's statewide mandate requiring anyone in an indoor public space to wear a face mask is still in effect. Hospitals are also now allowing most non-COVID patients to have limited visitors. All visitors are being screened and having their tempera...

At the time of this taping just before Memorial Day weekend May 2020 our state of Virginia has started phase one of reopening after the Coronavirus quarantine. This holiday weekend typically marks the kickoff to the summer season at the beach. There are usually lots of crowds lining the shore… while the governor is allowing Virginia Beach to open it's beaches this weekend there are many restrictio...

In this episode, Tidewater EMS Council Executive Director David Long shares about the organization, it's mission and service to the 10 jurisdictions of the region. Host Sandra Parker chats with David about the role that TEMS plays in the planning, monitoring and supporting of Emergency Medical Services especially in light of the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Joining us by phone for this edition of TEMS Time to talk about dealing with this pandemic from a fire perspective is Fire Chief Mike Barakey/Suffolk Fire & Rescue. What has life been like in the fire department during this crisis?  Have you had to change the way you do things and if so how? What has been the biggest challenge? What has been the greatest lesson learned throughout this for you? Do...

This episode introduces a new podcast from the Tidewater EMS Council.   Serving southeastern Virginia by coordinating the Emergency Medical Services for the region, Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners and agencies in the area and around the...