Emergency Medical Services for Suffolk County

360 Yaphank Ave 
Yaphank, NY 11980
631-852-5080
https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/EMS
 

The Division of EMS provides education and support to the Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, and coordinates the components of the Emergency Medical Services system. Every year the division attempts to increase emergency preparedness efforts, coordinated educational offerings with quality improvement efforts, expanded educational opportunities, and continued to focus on EMS system quality improvement in conjunction with the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO).

Training Courses: http://www.suffolkremsco.com/main/training-education/

CME Courses: http://www.suffolkremsco.com/main/continuing-medical-education/

Suffolk Regional EMS Council & Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee 

Suffolk Regional EMS Council & Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee 
360 Yaphank Avenue, Suite 1B
Yaphank, New York 11980
(631) 852-5080
www.suffolkremsco.com

The Suffolk Regional Emergency Medical Services Council was established and carries out its responsibilities pursuant to Article 30 of the New York State Public Health Law and Part 800 of the NYS CCRR. This thirty-member Council has representation from: out-of-hospital emergency medical care providers from the fire service; community volunteer, and commercial ambulance service sectors; physicians; nurses; health planning agencies; hospitals; police services; county government; the business community; and other constituencies promoting good health. By statute, the Council is charged with several responsibilities including coordination of EMS in the Suffolk Region. 

The REMSCO meets on the second Tuesday of every other month, starting in January, at 7:00 p.m. at the Suffolk County EMS Division, 360 Yaphank Avenue, Auditorium, Yaphank, NY 11980.  

The Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) is charged with establishing an effective means for physician input into the development of Emergency Medical Service policy relative to EMS patient care delivery, certification and training. The development of treatment protocols, Quality Assurance initiatives, and the overall medical operation of the Suffolk County Emergency Medical Services System are the primary goals of the REMAC. REMAC consists of eleven (11) appointed voting physician representatives of each of the Region's hospital Emergency Departments, the Regional EMS System Medical Director, and also fourteen (14) voting physician members-at-large from various medical fields including pediatrics, trauma surgery and burn care, psychiatry and neurology. There are also five (5) appointed non-voting members from Suffolk County EMS, Medical Control and REMSCO, and fifteen (15) non-voting members-at-large who bring expertise and experience in field pre-hospital emergency care. 
The REMAC meets on the fourth Tuesday of every other month, starting in January, at 7:00 p.m. at the Suffolk County EMS Division, 360 Yaphank Avenue, Auditorium, Yaphank, NY 11980. 

Protocols: http://www.suffolkremsco.com/main/protocols/

Advisories: http://www.suffolkremsco.com/news/advisories/