Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS) version 5.2
The Ministry of Health has released ALS PCS v5.2, which comes into force on Monday, July 10, 2023. All the medical directive changes to this version are auxiliary in nature. Paramedics must be authorized by the Base Hospital to provide patient care with these additional auxiliary directives or medication changes. More information regarding updates is available on the Staff Blog.
FOCUS Toronto Recognizes TPS Community Paramedics
Our Community Paramedics were recently recognized as a top nominated agency for exemplary contributions to FOCUS Toronto. The collaborative risk driven approach to community safety and wellbeing is co-led by the City of Toronto, United Way Toronto and Toronto Police Service, and aims to reduce risk of harm, crime, victimization and improve community resiliency and wellbeing. Amazing work, everyone!
Join the Infrastructure & Development Services (IDS) Confronting Anti-Black Racism (CABR) unit on Tuesday, July 11 at 12:30 p.m. for a hybrid Brave Space event, Building the Bridge to Allyship. Keynote guest speaker Jully Black, alongside moderator Ayanna Sealey, will discuss building bridges to connect with one another and understand human life and shared experiences. Registration is required to attend in-person at City Hall.
Staff Communications Recap
The following memorandums were released this week:
All Staff
- Staffing Announcement – Accounting Assistant 4
- Staffing Announcement – Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
Operations
- Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards (ALS PCS) version 5.2
- ALS PCS v5.2 (Standards PDF)
- Sodium Nitrate (SUN BH Memo)
Sirens for Life Challenge
In a recent survey, 87% of people in Canada said they recognized the constant need for blood and blood products; however, almost 50% of them hadn’t donated because they hadn’t been asked!
So, we’re asking! Please join us in the 2023 Sirens for Life (SFL) Challenge – a nationwide campaign encouraging emergency services across the country to donate blood and help ensure that blood is available to those who need it!
Join the challenge today by donating blood using TPS’ Partner for Life ID (TORO635971). Don’t forget to snap a selfie and tag Canadian Blood Services (@canadaslifeline), and Toronto Paramedic Services (Twitter: @torontomedics | Instagram: @torontomedicsofficial).
As the hot weather continues, please ensure that you stay cool and hydrated. Take care, stay safe and stay positive.
Sincerely,
(Original signed by)
Jamie Burnet