Sunday, March 5th
This March 6th – 12th marks the 2017 Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week in our region.
Please take a moment to view the website for information and scheduled events for the 2017 campaign.
Remember “Kindness is Contagious, Please Pass it on”
Saturday, February 18th
Congratulations to the Belleville Police Service for hosting a very successful Kids Fishing Derby on the Bay of Quinte. The event had more than triple the number of anticipated participants and featured Hastings-Quinte Paramedics, Belleville Fire, CFB Trenton and other Quinte supporters.
A fun and memorable event for all who took part. Great job BPS.
“More than three times the expected amount of kids turned up to go ice fishing at the first Cops and Kids Ice Fishing Derby on Saturday morning.
Members of the public and their children were invited out on to the Bay of Quinte, near Herchimer Boat Launch, to ice fish with members of the Belleville Police Service.”
“Members of CFB Trenton, Belleville Fire Department, Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services and other community partners were also present at the derby.”
Tuesday, February 14th
The survey for the new Official Logo of CUPE Local 1842 has closed and the results are in.
Congratulations to Danielle Spitzig for submitting the winning logo and thank you to all those who took time to vote.
We look forward to having the logo digitized and available for use on clothing, banners, publications and any other Local events.
Friday, February 10th
Congratulations to Nova Scotia Paramedic, Firefighter and Canadian Country Music Artist Kevin Davison on the release of the Official Video for “When Those Sirens Are Gone”.
Kevin wrote this song honouring all First Responders and the painful reality of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Many thanks to Kevin TEMA and all those who made this video possible and spreading the message of PTSD.
Friday, February 10th
On February 9th CUPE Ontario along with CACO sent a follow up letter to MOHLTC Minister Hon. Dr. Eric Hoskins RE: Discussion Paper – “Patients First – Expanding Medical Responses”
Thursday, February 9th
A presentation addressing the physical demands of Paramedics and new Power Stretcher technology was recently presented to the Hastings County Emergency Services Committee by HQPS Chief Doug Socha.
“Paramedics are carrying patients that are heavier, and we’re also carrying more and more equipment, more medications,” said Socha. “That’s good for patient care in the fact that we’re carrying more equipment to use, at the same time it is adding an additional physical demand to paramedics.”
“To that end he is looking at a trial to equip paramedics with power stretchers which would allow paramedics to raise and lower patients through the use of motors instead of physically lifting them.”
Tuesday, February 7th
Members were invited to submit designs for a new CUPE Local 1842 Official Logo and the executive is now asking members to make their selection. The chosen logo will be digitized as close to the concept as possible and used as our official logo on clothing, banners, posters and any local events.
A survey has been sent by the executive via Survey Monkey and will remain open until Tuesday, February 14th at 12pm.
We thank those who submitted logos and look forward to adopting a new local brand.
Monday, February 6th
The Ontario Base Hospital Group has launched a new smartphone Medical Directives App called Ontario Paramedic Clinical Guide. For more information about the App and how to install it, you can visit the Regional Paramedic Program of Eastern Ontario website at www.rppeo.ca
This Free App is available in Apple App store or Google Play.
Friday, February 3rd
The Provincial STEMI Hospital Bypass Protocol came into effect on February 1, 2017. The bypass protocol is now part of the BLS-PCS and is for both Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs).
This agreement with the interventional cardiology programs at both Kingston General Hospital and Peterborough Regional Health Center will allow Paramedics to bypass to these facilities if the STEMI Protocol criteria is met.
Friday, February 3rd
On February 9th, Bill C-211 will have its 2nd reading on Parliament Hill in the House of Commons.
Bill C-211 is an Act respecting a Federal framework on Post Traumatic-Stress Disorder (PTSD) introduced by Conservative MP Todd Doherty Cariboo—Prince George, BC.
This Bill is another important step in identifying strategies to deal with PTSD of First Responders and the Military.
We applaud the members of government and organizations at various levels for making this a priority. We encourage all our members and communities to support Bill C-211.
