Vermont EMS has played an active role in combatting high-consequence pathogens like mpox (human monkeypox virus) and COVID-19. Find resources to assist you and your agency during the COVID-19 response. Below are some resources to assist you and your agency during the mpox and COVID-19 responses.Â
mpox (human monkeypox virus) & EMS INFORMATION
The Vermont Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now refer to the human monkeypox virus as âmpoxâ following the World Health Organizationâs (WHO) recommendation. Mpox follows the WHOâs best practices established in 2015 that new disease names should aim to minimize unnecessary negative impacts of names on trade, travel, tourism or animal welfare, and avoid causing offense to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional or ethnic groups.Â
Mpoxâpreviously referred to as hMPXVâ is a viral illness circulating in the United States. The risk to the public is low. Find more information about mpox, including the number of reported cases in Vermont, from CDC.
 Learn more about the Health Department's mpox response efforts.
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 â mpox
- EMS Infectious Disease Playbook EMS Infectious Disease Playbook:Â 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.â
- The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) published an online guide with actionable information for EMS Providers
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) EMS Response
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
- Pfizer Vaccinator Fact Sheet - Ages 5 to 11
- Pfizer Recipient/Caregiver Fact Sheet - Ages 5 to 11
- Vaccinator Training Package
- VAMS 3rd Party Clinic Healthcare Professional/Medicine Distribution Worker (video)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet: Sugaring Out the Facts
- 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
- Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers - Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine
- What Clinicians Need to Know About the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers - Moderna COVID-19 COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers - Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
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
- Vaccine Intro VTEMS 2021
- mRNA Vaccines VTEMS 2021
- Pfizer Vaccine VTEMS 2021
- Moderna Vaccine VTEMS 2021
- IM Training ALS VTEMS 2021
- IM Training BLS VTEMS 2021
- Johnson & Johnson Vaccine VTEMS 2021
- 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)
- Passcode: &357qLwM
- 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)
- Standing Order For Performing Anterior Nares Nasal Swab on Adults and Children (New - July 8, 2020)
- Procedures for Collecting an Anterior Nares Nasal Swab (New - July 8, 2020)
- Standing Order For Performing Nasopharyngeal Swab (NP) on Adults and Children
- Instructions for Collection and Packaging of Specimens
- EMS Rapid Response Team for COVID-19 Training - PowerPoint Presentation
- SIREN - EMS Documentation: COVID-19
- SIREN - COVID-19 Overview FAQ
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 11, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 18, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending April 25, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 2, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 9, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 16, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 23, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending May 30, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 6, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 13, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 20, 2020
- SIREN - COVID-19 Data Report - Week Ending June 27, 2020
- 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
- What if I come in close contact with someone with COVID-19?
- What if I am diagnosed with COVID-19?
- PPE Guidance to EMS (March 27, 2020)
- N95 Respirator Reuse Memo (March 27, 2020)