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This Week:

Service Awards 2

Employee Announcements

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Training Schedule 8

Medic Calendar 8

News From The Front Line November 30, 2009

The MEDIC Dispatch

Mecklenburg EMS

Agency

Dates to Remember:

December 4th

ACLS Training 1300 - 1700

December 10th

Service Awards & ROSC Recognition Event

5:30 pm

Next Simulations Set to Begin January 25, 2010 The next simulation center rotation will begin on January 25, 2010. All EMT and paramedic-certified personnel with MEDIC are required to complete this simulation rotation. Again, the simulation scenarios are written to meet the North Carolina Office of EMS objectives, U.S. DOT curriculum objectives, and Mecklenburg EMS Patient Care Protocols and do provide con-tinuing education credit toward recertification.

In order to make the experience in the simulation center as realistic as possible, it will be nec-essary for full-time employees to schedule an appointment to go through the simulation center with their partner (if one is currently assigned). If you are a new employee riding in a third-person status, you should plan to go through the rotation with your current crew. Part-time employees may schedule themselves to go through the simulator with another part-time em-ployee or can schedule to fill an existing simulation center appointment vacancy.

All certified personnel must contact either Melissa Garifo (ext. 6138), Brian Shimberg (ext. 6142), or Robin Pariso (ext. 6143) to schedule an appointment. The deadline to schedule an appointment is Friday, January 8, 2010. Again, attending the simulation rotation is mandatory and provides (10) hours of continuing education toward your recertification. If you are a paramedic and are planning to participate in the National Registry Research Project that is occurring simultaneous to this round of simulation, please be sure to notify Medical Services of your intention to participate in the research project when you sign up for your simulation appointment.

In addition, please keep the following in mind:

• Do not sign up within two (2) hours of your 10-42 time. • Operations will follow the disciplinary process for a no call/no show to your

scheduled simulation appointment. • If you cannot attend the time slot that you signed up for, it is your responsibility to

do a switch and a find a replacement for your time slot. • A simulation center rotation schedule will be posted in Operations. Please be sure

to remember the date and time that you sign up for as we will not be sending out appointment reminders.

• Be dressed in your Medic uniform for your simulation. Please contact a member of Medical Services if you have any questions.

October Make Up In-Service: Tuesday, Dec 1st at 1800 and Thursday, Dec 3rd at 1200 (sign up sheets in the bay)

REMINDER: IN-SERVICE WILL NOT BE HELD DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER DUE TO THE HOLIDAYS. DATES FOR 2010 WILL BE

ANNOUCED AS SOON AS THEY ARE AVAILABLE.

*Shorter Edition Due to Thanksgiving Holiday. Full Edition back next week.

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Attention: Second Employee ROSC Recognition Event - Date Moved!

By now you have probably heard about the ROSC recognition event that was on November 5, 2009. The early feedback is that everyone who attended had a great time – which is precisely what we were shooting for. As promised, there is a second event that will be held for those of you who could not attend the event on November 5th. We will essentially be running the same program from that night, the location is really the only thing we will be changing. The second ROSC recognition event has been moved to Thursday, December 10, 2009 staring at 5:30 pm. Employees will be receiving an invitation in the mail as well as a follow up email from the Public Relations Department. This event will now be held in conjunction with the Service Awards. Thos employees receiving a service award this year will also be receiving a invitation in the mail. Everyone will be allowed to bring up to two guests. If this changes based on our RSVP list, we will let you know. You MUST RSVP to Kristin Young via email or in person. She will need to know if you plan to attend, how many

guests you are bringing (up to two per person), and the name of your guests. If you don’t tell Kristin you are coming, we will not plan on seeing you that evening – so please be sure to do so. Everyone MUST RSVP to Kristin by Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - kristiny@medic911.com or at extension 6165. This is a Medic recognition event, so everyone is expected to be in uniform. If you have any questions, please see Kristin or Jeff Keith (jeffk@medic911.com or at extension 6160)

Service Awards Date Announced - Thursday, December 10th

Employees who will be receiving a Service Award this year need to go ahead and mark their calendars! The event will be held on Thursday, December 10th at 5:30 pm in conjunction with the ROSC employee recognition event.

This year the Service Awards will be held at Post 100 and employees are welcome to bring two guests. There will be a reception starting at 5:30 pm prior to the actual awards ceremony.

In addition, for those employees who will be receiving a service award this year and happen to be on shift the night of December 10th, will still be receiving a meal and will be presented their pins.

Those details will also be announced soon!

Please note the following employees to the left will be receiving a Service Award this year. If you have any questions please contact either Jeff Keith (6160) or Kristin Young (6165) in the Public Rela-tions Department.

Danny Griffith Chris Milby Darrell Love Ken Murray Deborah Parrish Beth Rimmer Todd Childers Jamie Stanford Melissa Garifo John Stroup Doug Kennerly William Worthey Alan Maness Trevor Taylor Todd Sims Jonathan Wise Debbie Cash Marie Colbert Shari Lambeth Katie Currin Tim Marshburn Mariann Earwood Don Shue Russell Harrell Deanna Vandeventer Rebecca Lee Margaret Carmichael Gabe McGaha Tracy Gaskins Thomas Muhammad Virgil Leggett Jeremy Murphy Jim Norris Selina Olomua Tony Pattillo Gene Starnes Jacob Brod Angie Hulshult Bryan Edwards Pen Lee Jim Emerson Robin Pariso Randy McKown Don Singer Maureen Townes Michael Durham Scott Wilson

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December NC Recertification Testing

Below is a list individuals who need to sign up for NC Recertification Testing. If your name is on this list, please contact Robin Pariso im-mediately to sign up for a session/testing (at 6143). If you have any additional questions about testing, please contact Robin as well.

DECEMBER 2009

NC RECERTIFICATION TESTING ALL CON ED AND AHA CREDENTIALS MUST BE CUR-

RENT PRIOR TO RECERTIFICATION TESTING

TEST DATES: By Appt. Only – NO walk ins

DEC. 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21,

THOMAS BERNESSER STEVEN BRIDGES JAMES CAIL KEVIN CALDWELL

MATTHEW CAMPBELL JASON FAULKNER

SAMUEL JONES CATHERINE JORDAN

RANDALL LAURI MAUREEN TOWNES

STEVEN WARD KENNETH WILLIAMS

PAMELA WYKLE CHRISTOPHER ZORNOW

Retirement Education at Medic

Kristin Wilkie, your local Regional Retirement Education Manager, will walk you through the NC 401(k) Plan’s in-credible benefits:

• Pre-tax and Roth after-tax contribution options;

• Up to a 5% match on your contribution; • A variety of investments to help you reach your

goals; • GoalMaker®, a free asset allocation tool that helps

you choose your investments in minutes; and much more.

Individual appointments are available to find out how you can make the most of the NC 401(k) Plan. Mark your cal-endar to meet with Kristin on:

DATE: Thursday, December 3, 2009

TIME: 3:00 – 8:00 pm

PLACE: The Bay, POST 100 - Medic

For more information, or if you cannot meet on 12/3 and need to schedule another appointment, contact Kristin at 704-948-8387.

Designated Smoking Area

Employees are reminded to use the DESIGNATED SMOKING AREA

behind the bay at all times when smoking!

The designated smoking area is by the third truck bay entrance behind Post 100 (right furthest truck bay) - NOT by the stairs/or the first bay.

In addition, please be respectful and toss your butts in the ashtrays provided, not on the ground creating more liter to clean up.

Thank you for your help!

EMS Con Ed Opportunity

Operations and Planning for WMD Incidents Participants completing this program will be able to properly perform patient triage, decontamination, treatment and transportation in the even of exposure to chemical, biologi-cal, radiological, nuclear and explosive weapons. The course consists of facilitated discussions, small group exercises, hands-on activities and task-orientated practical applications. Course participants will use both state-of-the-art adult and pediatric human patient simulators to promote critical think-ing skills while utilizing the RAPID-care concept. Course Dates: December 15-17, 2009 (total of 24 hours) Course Location: Mecklenburg County/TBA Participant Audience: EMTs and Paramedics Prerequisites: Participants must complete two online courses before attending - no cost to participant: Visit www.teexwmdcampus.com and complete: - Basic EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents - WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders More Information or to Register Contact: Sarah Seiler with MTAC at sarah.seiler@carolinashealthcare.org or 704.258.8966

Employee Thank You!

Donnell Wilson wanted to express a sincere thank you to all Medic employees for their continued support, thoughts and

prayers during the last few weeks after the sudden passing of his mother.

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2009 Training Schedule

AHA Refresher Classes at Medic

CLASS TIME: 1300-1700 - **except where otherwise noted LOCATION: MEDIC AUDITORIUM

ACLS DEC 4, 7, 11, 14

NC Scope of Practice Recertification Testing

EXP DATES JAN – MAR 2010

DEC 11, 12, 18, 19, 21

If you have any questions or to register for a class PLEASE contact the Education Coordinator at extension 6143.

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MEDIC Mecklenburg EMS Agency

4525 Statesville Road Charlotte, NC 28269

Tel: 704-943-6000 Fax: 704-943-6001

December 2009 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Nov. 29 B Nov. 30 A 1 A

LIVE Make Up In-Service

1800 - 2200

2 B

3 B

Make Up In-Service

1200 - 1600

4 A

ACLS Training

1300 - 1700

5 A

6 A 7 B

ACLS Training

1300 - 1700

8 B

CMED In-Service

1000 - 1400

9 A 10 A

Service Awards & ROSC

Recognition Event

11 B

ACLS Training 1300 - 1700

Recertification Testing

12 B

Recertification Testing

13 B 14 A

ACLS Training

1300 - 1700

15 A

CMED In-Service

1000 - 1400

16 B

17 B

18 A

Recertification Testing

19 A

Recertification Testing

20 A 21 B

Recertification Testing

22 B

23 A

24 A

Holiday

Office Closed

25 B

Holiday

Office Closed

26 B

27 B

28 A

29 A 30 B 31 B Jan. 1 A

New Years

Day

Holiday

Jan. 2 A

In-Service

Training

Medic Events

Holidays

Recertification Testing

Medic Calendar

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES ALL CLASSES HELD IN MEDIC AUDITORIUM

Please note: If you need to take a refresher course in ACLS below are the last sessions offered this year.

The December ACLS classes are the last classes

until March 2010

** As a reminder ALL employees must be in uniform

for all training classes.