NASEMSO Outreach
NASEMSO Liaison Representatives
Alphabetical Index by Name of Organization:
A | B-C | D-F | H-M | N | O-Z
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Advocates for EMS
Dia Gainor (term expires 12-31-2008)GainorD@dhw.idaho.gov
Fergus Laughridge (term expires 12-31-2008) flaughridge@health.nv.gov
Shawn Rogers (term expires 12-31-2009)
shawnr@health.ok.gov
Advocates for EMS was founded in 2002 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting, educating and increasing awareness among decision-makers in Washington on issues affecting EMS providers. AEMS supports all types of EMS, whether they are fire-based, volunteer, third service, public or private, by monitoring and influencing legislation and regulatory activity involving EMS and raising awareness among lawmakers on issues of importance to EMS.
Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) Expert Panel
Joe Schmider
jschmider@state.pa.us
The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), an agency within the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services that seeks to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans, has put together an expert panel to assist them in evaluating some products related to healthcare preparedness. NASEMSO was asked to participate by sending a representative to serve as an advisor on an initiative to promote, disseminate, and use AHRQ’s public health emergency planning products and tools.
Air Medical Physician Association
Kenneth Williams, MD
kwilliams@lifespan.org
The Air Medical Physician Association is the largest professional organization of physicians dedicated to rotor wing (helicopter), fixed wing (airplane) and critical care ground transport. With more than 400 members nationally and internationally, AMPA represents extensive expertise in the field of medical transport. Members represent many medical specialties, including emergency medicine, critical care medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and various surgical subspecialties. The NASEMSO liaison shares information between organizations when relevant. Through this relationship, AMPA and NASEMSO have been able to keep up-to-date on national trends. 2007 Liaison Report
American Ambulance Association
Drexdal Pratt
drexdal.pratt@ncmail.net
The American Ambulance Association promotes health care policies that ensure excellence in the ambulance services industry and provides research, education, and communications programs to enable its members to effectively address the needs of the communities they serve. Its ambulance operation members across the United States provide coverage to more than 75 percent of the U.S. population with emergency and non-emergency medical transportation services.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Gary Brown
gary.brown@vdh.virginia.gov
The American Association of Poison Control Centers is a nationwide organization of poison centers and interested individuals. Its objectives are: (1) to provide a forum for poison centers and interested individuals to promote the reduction of morbidity and mortality from poisonings through public and professional education and scientific research; and (2) to set voluntary standards for poison center operations.
American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials - Standing Committee On Highway Traffic Safety (SCOHTS)
Dia Gainor
GainorD@dhw.idaho.gov
The American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officialsis a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. It represents all five transportation modes: air, highways, public transportation, rail, and water. Its primary goal is to foster the development, operation, and maintenance of an integrated national transportation system. NASEMSO sends a liaison to AASHT's
Standing Committee On Highway Traffic Safety (SCOHTS). The committee encourages, recommends and supports highway safety programs to minimize the occurrence and the severity of traffic accidents on all highway systems and to promote national health and economic growth.
American Academy of Pediatrics - PEPP Steering Committee
Cyndy Wright Johnson
cwright@miemss.org
The PEPP Steering Committee worked with AAP, and Jones and Bartlett produced two comprehensive 16-hour ALS and 8-hour BLS course curriculums that focus on the majority of pediatric EMS calls and transports. The 2000 edition had BLS and ALS video, student text book, instructor resource book with detailed skills and scenarios and a CD of power point slides. Based upon feedback in the first three years, the authors, AAP, J&B and the steering committee updated the materials, and in 2005 released the 2nd edition with new chapters, an expanded DVD of skills for BLS and ALS, scenarios and skills that followed the NHTSA scope of practice for BLS and ALS, and launched international courses and text books. One of the unique features of the PEPP Curriculum and program is that faculty are encouraged to use the materials within existing programs in both entry training and continuing education that enhances pediatric knowledge, clinical skills and comfort in working with children and families. While the materials are protected by copyright, there is no charge for their use once purchased. They may be used as a full course, or sections may be used in other programs. Most often, faculty offer the full PEPP Course, and completion of a full 16/8-hour PEPP Course and successful completion of the written exam leads to a PEPP 2-year card. Learn more about PEPP courses, and locate coordinators by state.
American College of Emergency Physicians - EMS Committee
Bob Bass, MD
rbass@miemss.org
The
American College of Emergency Physicians promotes the highest quality of emergency care and is the leading advocate for emergency physicians, their patients, and the public.
American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons dedicated to improving the quality of care for surgical patients by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.
- American College of Surgeons - Committee on Trauma
Dan Manz
dmanz@vdh.state.vt.us
NASEMSO provides a liaison to the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, which provides oversight for the overall development of state consultation programs, trauma center designation criteria, national standards for hospital trauma registry data, trauma education programs, funding and legislative support for trauma systems, and research.
- American College of Surgeons
- Executive Committee of the Trauma Planning and Evaluation Committee
Jolene R. Whitney, MPA
jrwhitney@utah.gov
Liaison support from the State Trauma System Managers Council includes input on ACS trauma system projects, such as updating the NHTSA DOTS course, updating the Grey Book for state trauma system consultations, and development of a trauma system development "toolkit." Direct input from council members is sought on various system development projects through surveys and assessments.
- American College of Surgeons - Trauma Data Advisory Board
At Apr. 15, 2008, NASEMSO Trauma Manager Council Chair Clay Odell is seeking a representative to appoint to this Board. The ACS point of contact is Melanie L. Neal, Manager of the National Trauma Data Bank, MNeal@facs.org.
American Health Information Community
Kevin McGinnis
k.mcginnis@adelphia.net
The American Health Information Community (AHIC) is a federal advisory body, chartered in 2005 to make recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on how to accelerate the development and adoption of health information technology. AHIC was formed by the Secretary to help advance efforts to achieve President Bush’s goal for most Americans to have access to secure electronic health records by 2014. Plans are now underway to transition the AHIC to a public-private partnership based in the private sector. The AHIC successor will be independent and sustainable and will bring together the best attributes and resources of public and private entities. This new public-private partnership will develop a unified approach to realize an effective, interoperable nationwide health information system that supports the health and well-being of the people of this country. The successor will be designed and ready for initial operation by Spring 2008, with full transition from the AHIC to the successor to be completed by Fall 2008. For more information, please visit the AHIC Transition page.
American Heart Association
Bob Bass
rbass@miemss.org
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
- American Heart Association - ECC
Jay Bradshaw
jay.bradshaw@maine.gov
American Stroke Association
Bob Bass
rbass@miemss.org
The American Stroke Association’s goal is to reduce stroke and risk by 25 percent by 2010. ASA offers a wide array of programs, products and services, from patient education materials to scientific statements.
American Trauma Society
Gary Brown
gary.brown@vdh.virginia.gov
The American Trauma Society (ATS) is dedicated to the prevention of trauma and the improvement of trauma care in the United States. The ATS has been the foremost advocate for trauma victims and their families for the past 30 years and continues to seek optimal care for all trauma victims.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officers
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials is a national nonprofit organization representing the state and territorial public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the District of Columbia. ASTHO's members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy, and to assuring excellence in state-based public health practice.
- ASTHO Affiliates Council
Bob Bass
rbass@miemss.org - ASTHO Preparedness Policy Committee
Joe Schmider
jschmider@state.pa.us