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The National EMS Advisory Council (NEMSAC) will host a hybrid meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET, and Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 12:00 pm ET. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting virtually or in person and offer public comment.
Location: Hotel Washington, 515 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Due to limited space, virtual attendance is encouraged
NEMSAC meets throughout the year to deliberate on specific policy issues affecting EMS systems across the nation. NEMSAC members provide counsel and recommendations to the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS (FICEMS) and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Agenda Highlights:
- Updates from OEMS and FICEMS Chairperson
- NRSS and Post-Crash Care update
- Reports on advisories in progress from the Subcommittees on:
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- Adaptability & Innovation
- Equitable Patient Care
- Preparedness & Education
- Professional Safety
- Sustainability & Efficiency
- Integration & Technology
- Guest Presentations (Day 1 & 2)
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- Behavioral Health in EMS with John R. Niemiec (IAFF)
- Applications for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare with Stephen J. Konya, III (ASTP, formerly ONC)
- Updates from the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) with Jose Cabanas, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAEMS
- Updates from the National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) with Arthur Hsieh, MA, NRP
- Updates from the American Ambulance Association (AAA) with President, Randy Strozyk
Registrants who wish to address the Council during the public comment periods can submit comments in writing to NHTSA.NEMSAC@dot.gov by October 31, 2024. Questions and comments for the Council may also be presented during the meeting using the live chat feature.
We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. People with disabilities can submit an accommodation request, and people with limited English proficiency can submit a language access request. Please submit any request to Clary Mole by phone at (202) 868-3275 or by email to Clary.Mole@dot.gov no later than October 31, 2024. A sign language interpreter and closed captioning services are available, through the Zoom virtual meeting platform, but only upon request.
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