Welcome to the Northwest Community EMS System
The Northwest Community System is composed of a Resource Hospital, five associate hospitals and twenty-four provider agencies covering the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Our EMS system has the distinction of being the first advanced life support sytem in the State of Illinois and the first multi-juristictional EMS system in the country. We encouter over 60,000 patients per year. Learn more about us...
System Memo # 393 Covid- 19 update released on 5/30/20
05/30/2020
We know the volume of information to read and digest relative to COVID-19 and our practices can seem overwhelming.
The attached memo is written to clarify some of the frequently asked questions received this week.
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New information to accompany the Covid-19 Playbook
05/27/2020
There are additional documents to accompany the updated Covid-19 Playbook.
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Just released - Covid-19 EMS Playbook ver 3 rev 5/24/20
The system has released an updated version of the EMS Playbook, during this pandemic. This release is on May 24th
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2019 Cardiac Arrest Data & CA Documentation Priorities
05/13/2020
The data presented here can also be found under the May Continuing Education.
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System Memo # 392 Covid-19 Briefing for 4/20/20
04/20/2020
This memo is divided into 4 categories: Situation – Staff well-being – Safety – SOP/Procedures S – Situation Report: What we know today and updated forms for Non-Transports during the Pandemic. This information is posted under the Covid-19 Page. The System Memos are toward the top of the page.
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IDPH Guidance on the use and care of non-medical type masks.
This guidance is for using non-medical masks when in public (not on duty) and includes cleaning directions for cloth masks.
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IDPH Issues Guidance on Fatality Management during Covid-19
04/18/2020
The IDPH has issued Covid-19 guidance on fatality management.
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Clarification on the Use of Imported KN95 Masks
04/17/2020
After some questions regarding a mask recall in Missouri, the IDPH has issued a memo clarifying the concern.
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Multiple Updates regarding Covid-19 Posted on April 16th
04/16/2020
There are 8 new updates and documents for Covid-19 posted on the Covid-19 Page. Included are studies on Plasma Therapy, Disinfectants, Blanket Waivers, System Memo 391 and other important information. All are dated 4/16/20.
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Legal guidance on the collection of signatures
04/15/2020
We can sign the PCR on behalf of the patient after obtaining their verbal consent to eliminate possible contamination of pens or electronic devices.
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IDPH Recommendations of Mask Use by the Public
IDPH on their recommendations for the general public use of masks.
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System Memo # 390 Covid-19 Briefing for 4/4/20
The Briefing for 4/4 includes changes to operating protocols that are listed in Red.
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Update to ETI Procedure due to Covid-19
NWC EMSS ETI Adaptations for Suspected COVID-19 patients.
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IDPH Authority for System Amendments for Providers
Authority for System Amendments for Providers under Covid-19.
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Guidance for HCW who may have been exposed to Covid-19
Interim Guidance for Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19
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CDC Guidance on Return to Work after confirmed or suspected Covid-19
Criteria for Return to Work for Healthcare Personnel with Confirmed or Suspected COVID-19 (Interim Guidance)
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New Ambulance Drug and Supply list posted
04/09/2020
There is a new drug and supply list for ambulances as well as slides for the HEPA Filter on BVM posted today.
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