Palliative Care Treat & Refer Directives are now available.

The Palliative Care Medical Directives provide the standards of paramedic care for patients receiving palliative care who are attended by emergency paramedics participating in the Ministry of Health's special project, Paramedics Providing Palliative Care.

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Ornge and NOSM U are collaborating on a study titled "Challenges in Recruitment and Retention of Paramedics: Insights and Solutions in Northern Ontario" and invite paramedics to participate. Your insights as paramedics are invaluable to understanding the challenges and exploring potential solutions for recruitment and retention in our region, particularly for flight paramedics.

Purpose of the Study:

This study aims to gather perspectives on the experiences, opportunities and challenges paramedics face in their career and their decisions to work or continue working in paramedicine. The insights gained will help inform strategies to improve these processes and better support paramedics in our region.

How You Can Participate:

Your participation in this study is voluntary, and your decision to participate or not will not affect your current employment or future opportunities in any way. Participation involves completing an online survey that will take approximately 30 minutes. Your responses will remain confidential and will be used exclusively for research purposes. If you are interested in participating in the second part of the study, you may be invited to take part in a one-hour video-recorded interview to explore in greater depth the existing challenges in the recruitment and retention of paramedics in Northern Ontario.

For more information about the study and to participate, please review the Information Letter available online by clicking here. After reviewing the Information Letter, you may proceed to the survey.

Participants are free to skip any survey questions they do not wish to answer. However, once the survey is submitted, responses cannot be withdrawn, as the survey is not linked to any identifiable information. For the interview portion, participants may decline to answer any questions and can withdraw their responses from the study at any time. However, once the analysis process begins and the data is aggregated, withdrawal will no longer be possible.

In early April 2016, the RPPEO introduced a new tool for Paramedics wishing to report a concern or variance. The Self Report form has been used just over 1300 times to report concerns, variances, and most importantly to help improve patient safety for everyone involved. A very big thank you to everyone who has contributed over the past 4 years.

It is time to retire the Self Report form. In its place the RPPEO is launching a new tool, the Patient Safety Incident Report. This new tool will also replace the Patch Failure tool, and allow for paramedics to report on:

1. Patient Safety Incidents
2. Good Catch/Near miss
3. Hazards
4. Documentation Issues
5. Patch Failures

Enhance Your Pediatric Care Skills with this Expert Seminar on Trauma and Resuscitation in Ottawa on November 29

Join us on Wednesday, November 29 from 09h until 11h30 for a compelling seminar led by Jonathan Lee, an acclaimed Critical Care Paramedic and the founder of KinderMedic. Geared towards a diverse audience of healthcare professionals – paramedics, nurses, physicians, and more – this free seminar promises to elevate your knowledge and skills for managing critical pediatric trauma and resuscitation effectively.

During the session, Mr. Lee will delve into evidence-based concepts and key assessment findings crucial in pediatric resuscitation. Drawing from over 25 years of extensive experience in 911 response, critical care, aeromedical services, and pediatric critical care transport, Jonathan will also share insights on trauma for pediatric patients. These young patients often pose unique challenges, making this seminar a valuable learning opportunity for healthcare providers.

Congratulations to our Director Penny Price voted by EMS1.com as the 10th most influential woman in EMS internationally.

Congratulations Justin and Sandra for amazing efforts. You have both have touch so many lives and saved numerous! Your efforts will go down in history!!
Great work I am honoured to know both of you.

Dr. Mike Austin, MD

An official announcement has been made, the RPPEO has won the Power of a System award in Patient Safety Education from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute

​The Innovations in Patient Safety Education (IPSE) Awards recognize organizations, groups and individuals that demonstrate exemplary practices in patient safety and quality improvement using the Patient Safety Education Program – Canada (PSEP – Canada). Patient safety trainers from healthcare organizations across the country are eligible for awards in three categories: the Power of One, the Power of an Organization and the Power of a System.

RPPEO paramedics are invited to attend a live online discussion about the landmark "DOSE VF" study on October 6, 2023 at 10am. Register now for this event!

The RPPEO has rescinded Medical Advisory 2012-006 "Drug Shortage: Atropine preload."

With the coming into effect of the Advanced Life Support Patient Care Standards version 4.9 on February 1, 2022, the Symptomatic Bradycardia Medical Directive now indicates an IV atropine dose of 1mg. This dose may be repeated twice.

Paramedics should provide treatment consistent with this directive.

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario today rescinded Medical Advisory 2023-02 entitled, "DimenHYDRINATE (Gravol) for Patients 65 and Older."

Paramedics should now follow guidance provided by the Ministry of Health on consideration and use of dimenHYDRINATE when ondansetron is not available.