WVEMS COVID-19 Protocols and Guidance Updated
The WVEMS Council’s Regional Medical Direction committee has continually updated the COVID-19 Protocol. A simplified version was recently posted. The protocol includes a link to a reference document which will be updated continually. In the protocol, there is a QR code and a clickable link to the reference document. Please use the link to access this information rather than printing it, as it will be updated frequently.
The linked document is a live document that will change fluidly, so reference the link or QR code often. WVEMS Council will make every attempt to send out push notifications of revisions to this live document. However, please understand that our Regional Medical Direction Committee physicians are updating this document directly, so notice of revisions may not reach Council staff immediately. Please check the link often!
Also, please see the attached document that outlines our UPDATED decontamination policy for drug boxes (sample attached). When you exchange a drug box at a hospital or FSED, you must complete a Drug Box Decontamination Procedure Form. As we learn more about COVID-19, this document will be revised again. In the event that the details of this document change, we will communicate the changes with you and make sure that you have the most up-to-date information.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our office or if you have specific protocol concerns or questions, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
LINK TO WVEMS EMERGENCY COVID-19 PROTOCOL (wvems.org/COVID-19)
pdf LINK TO DRUG BOX DECONTAMINATION DIRECTIVE (30 KB)
LINK TO GUIDANCE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE SERVICE AGENCIES