November 23, 2005
E-Update

Table of Contents

Rural/Metro Medical Services Mourns Loss of EMT-I
Just Added Preconference Workshops-
Tuesday, November 26; 12:00-4:00pm; Ballroom E


Rural/Metro Medical Services Mourns Loss of EMT-I

Buffalo, New York (November 22, 2005) – Rural/Metro Medical Services in Western New York is mourning the loss of a good friend and employee. Matthew M. Rhoney, 28, died Friday November 18, 2005 at his home in Derby, New York. Matt passed away unexpectedly in his sleep.

“Matt was a shining star at Rural/Metro” said Rob Zachrich, General Manager of Rural/Metro in Western New York. “He always brought a great deal of enthusiasm and energy to everything he did, and always with a smile. He will be sorely missed by all of us here”.

Born in Lewiston, he attended Niagara-Wheatfield schools, where he was involved in the athletic association, wrestling and youth soccer programs. While in high school, he played junior varsity and varsity soccer and was in the school play in his senior year. He graduated in 1995.

He was a member of the Sanborn, New York Volunteer Company and volunteered with the Tri-Community Ambulance Service in Sanborn, where he once was recognized for serving on the most calls in a year.

For the last six years Matt was an EMT with Rural/Metro Medical Services. His Area Manager, Cliff Smith said of Matt, “He had a passion for everything in his life. EMS, his friends and family, and most of all, his wife Deanna and their infant daughter Isabella.”

He also was recognized by Rural Metro for saving the life of a dog at a fire scene. His father says that Matt burst through the door the day he and his partner saved the dog exclaiming, “You’ll never guess what I did at work today!”

A scholarship fund has been established for Matt’s three-month old daughter Isabella. Contributions can be sent to the “Isabella Rhoney Scholarship Fund” in care of Rural/Metro Medical Services, 481 William L. Gaiter Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14215.

General Manager Rob Zachrich also announced today that the annual EMS “Above and Beyond Award” will now be known as the “Matthew M. Rhoney Memorial Award”. It is given to an EMS provider who gives all of themselves on every call, going above and beyond, and making a difference in the lives of those they touch.

Surviving are his parents, Michael D. and Cynthia of Sanborn; his wife of two years, the former Deanna Orlando; his daughter Isabella; and two brothers, Dennis G. of Buffalo, and Kevin P. of Sanborn.

For more information please call Steve Beauchamp, Public Affairs and Marketing Manager, Rural/Metro Medical Services, (716) 882-8400 Ext 323, or (716) 866-6161 (cell).

 


Haven't decided if you are going to attend the AAA's Annual Convention and Trade Show??

HERE ARE 5 REASONS TO ATTEND!

We have an informative line-up of Preconference Workshops

Tuesday, November 29
12:00-4:00pm
Ballroom E

 

November 28 - December 2, 2005
Las Vegas Hilton


Mercy Group
12-12:45pm

Maintaining compliance with the multitude of state, federal and local regulations for EMS providers challenges even the largest and most advanced organizations in the industry. Learn how Virtual Solutions Manager (VSM) has helped companies and organizations throughout the country become better employers, saving tens of thousands of dollars annually.
VSM is a web-based management tool, specifically designed to meet the training, communication, and recordkeeping needs of its customers. Easy data entry, recordkeeping, automated alert system, and access to reports is available 24/7/365 from any computer with internet access.
Join The Mercy Group for a live, interactive demo of Virtual Solutions Manager and learn how you too, can save money, improve employee morale, reduce your risk for citations and fines, and become a more cost-efficient organization.
Preview of DriveCam Workshop: Analyzing Driving Behavior in EMS


Medtronic
12:45-1:30pm

Capnography’s Need for EMS: Why it is here to Stay!
Presenter: Karen Fitch Bergenholtz

This lecture will discuss the necessity for capnography usage in EMS by looking at recent literature and supporting data. Practice implications and technology advances making it possible to implement into practice will be described. Current trends with capnography monitoring including local and state protocols utilizing capnography monitoring will also be discussed.

Background on Speaker:
Karen has extensive background in critical care and has worked with numerous EMS groups throughout the country implementing capnography into practice. She continues to provide support to paramedics on site on usage of end tidal CO2 and has done local and national speaking on Capnography products and education. She currently works for Oridion Capnography as the clinical support manager.

EMSED.Com
1:30-2:00pm

Presenter: Jim Eastham

Jim will be presenting the AAA Learning and Information Network and giving a demonstration on how it works and what options are available for AAA member companies and their managers. He will also give a demonstration of how member companies can quickly produce and present online audio slideshow presentations with a minimum amount of technical expertise. He will be using a product know as Articulate Presenter. The total for these two presentations would last 45 minutes.


DriveCam
 2-3:30pm

Analyzing Driving Behavior in EMS

In this interactive workshop, you will learn how new video technologies combined with sophisticated analysis software and driver coaching provide insights into paramedic and EMT driving habits that dramatically reduce the frequency and severity of ambulance crashes.

The implications for EMS Services include:

  • Lower management effort for great impact results;
  • Less injury to patients and personnel;
  • Significant reduction in vehicle maintenance keeps crews and equipment on the street;
  • Real-life training clips obtained from within their own system for use by training officers and supervisors;
  • Reduction in casualty claims by more than half, enabling the organization to avoid the cost of defending against unwarranted lawsuits, especially when if the driver was not at fault.

DriveCam mitigates risk by improving driver behavior and assessing liability in collisions. DriveCam's systems and services are used by commercial fleets to identify, manage and improve unsafe driving behaviors and document accidents using video and audio recordings, combined with sophisticated analysis software, event review and driver coaching services.


Ortivus North America
3:30-4:00pm

How to improve fleet efficiency with GPS/AVL (automatic vehicle location)
Presenter: Dan Voss, Product Manager


 Presented material will include the general advantages of incorporating GPS/AVL technology into your organization. The methodology for incorporating this functionality for every vehicle in your organization . Supporting outcome will be presented in case studies from current users of this vehicle tracking technology. And finally Options to meet varying needs of Public Safety and Emergency Medical Services that are available from Ortivus North America.

There is no additional cost to attend the these workshops, it is included in your registration fee.

Register TODAY!

 

_____________________________________________________________________
This message was intended to be viewed in HTML. If you are unable to view HTML with your e-mail application, please visit (http://www.the-aaa.org/Publications/E-Update/11_23_05.htm)

You are receiving this E-Update because you signed up to receive communications from AAA, to be removed reply to this email using the "reply" address.

American Ambulance Association - 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300 - McLean, VA 22102

Copyright 2005, American Ambulance Association. No material can be reproduced or forwarded to individuals outside of your company without the express written permission of the publisher.