Resources for High Consequence Pathogens

EMS providers should be prepared to respond. Please review the documents below on how to prepare and respond.

• Vermont Statewide Emergency Medical Services Protocols - High Consequence Pathogen – mpox
• EMS Infectious Disease Playbook EMS Infectious Disease Playbook: The information contained in this playbook is intended as a planning resource, and should be incorporated into agency standard operating procedures and reviewed by the EMS medical director. EMS agencies should review the guidelines and their specific circumstances to develop procedures that are ensemble and site appropriate. Appropriate education and training is critical to the success of infection prevention and control protocols.”
• The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) published an online guide with actionable information for EMS Providers

• Supplemental Protocol for EVUSHELD Dosing and Administration (Updated 2/28/2022)
• (Video) Supplemental Protocol for EVUSHELD Dosing and Administration (Updated 2/28/2022)

We have expanded the scope of practice of currently licensed VT Paramedics, AEMTs and EMTs to include administration of influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccines can be administered per the Health Department's Vaccination Guidelines. Prior to administering vaccines, each EMS provider must complete the VTEMS vaccination training and be credentialed by the entity approved to operate a vaccine point of distribution.

• POD Role Description: Exit Worker
• POD Role Description: Intake Worker
• POD Role Description: Triage
• Monoclonal Antibody Administration Protocol for Vermont EMS
• Vaccinator Training Package
• VAMS 3rd Party Clinic Healthcare Professional/Medicine Distribution Worker (video)
• VTEMS Immunization Protocol (updated January 5, 2021)
• VTEMS Scope of Practice Update - Immunization (updated January 1, 2021)
• Vermont EMS Intramuscular (IM) Injection Vaccine Training for EMTs

PLEASE NOTE: These videos are provided here for easy access, but you must complete the training in your Vector account to receive a course completion certificate.

• VT EMS Pediatrics (ages 6 months to 5 years) COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Training
• Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet - Ages 6 months to 5 years
• Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine Fact Sheet - Ages 6 months to 4 years
• VT EMS Protocol for COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Administration Training
• Supplemental Protocol for EVUSHELD Dosing and Administration
• Supplemental Protocol for Sotrovimab Dosing and Administration
• VT EMS Pfizer 5-11 Training
• VT EMS Pediatric 5-11 Vaccine Refresher

• FEMA Eligible Costs (PowerPoint)
• Applicant Quick Guide - Completing & Submitting a COVID-19 Project Application
• COVID-19 Streamlined Project Application
• Vermont COVID-19 Financial Resources for EMS Agencies (PowerPoint)
• Recorded "Financial Resources for EMS Agencies" Session (October 30, 2020)
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• PPE and Test Kit Resources: Request Form

• EMS Rapid Response Team for COVID-19 Training Video (Initial Training - Anterior Nares Nasal Swabbing)
• Anterior Nares Nasal Swabbing Training Video (Supplemental update for practitioners trained in NP swabbing)
• Instructions for Collection and Packaging of Specimens

• Monoclonal Antibody Administration Protocol for Vermont EMS
• Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)/Clinician Orders
• COVID-19 Assessment And Transport (revised 4/1/2020)
• COVID-19 Field Triage (revised 4/1/2020)
• Resuscitation Initiation and Termination (revised 4/9/2020)
• VTEMS 2020 Immunization Protocol

• PPE Guidance to EMS (May 20, 2020)
• N-95 Respirator Disinfection in your Region
• SCORE Business Mentoring Information
• SCORE - Frequently Asked Questions
• Cleaning and Disinfecting your Facility