Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs

Governor General EMS Exemplary Service Bar Ceremony

November 28, 2018 at Queen's Park

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EMS Behind the Scenes: Compassion fatigue impacts us all
By Stuart McKinnon, Deputy Chief, Muskoka Paramedic Services. I am writing this while looking outside at one of our first sunny days of spring. It’s funny how just a little sunshine and a break in the spring rain showers can heighted the mood of everyone around us. Stay tuned….we will be complaining about the unrelenting heat in no time. It’s been a tough winter for first responders, dispatchers, and our friends at our nearby hospitals. Emergency types haven’t changed though, as......
17 June, 2019
Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services Innovative Smart Glasses Technology
Paramedics are limited to voice communication when relaying medical information to receiving hospital emergency departments. The ability to transfer data to and from hospitals or emergency operation centres is very limited. In addition, paramedics are limited to bulky laptops in the ambulance for patient documentation. This impacts patient care as the paramedic is not in continuous visual contact with the patient and is limited to the amount of medical information they can share. There is no visual data being transmitted......
10 June, 2019

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OAPC.@celliottability We are pleased to continue working with you in your role as Minister of Health.4 days ago

OAPCCongratulations @MichaelTibollo We look forward to working with you in your new role as Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.4 days ago

OAPCCongratulations @DrFullertonMPP We look forward to working with you in your new role as Minister of Long Term Care.4 days ago

OAPCCongratulations! Welcome to a fulfilling and meaningful career. https://t.co/igQMrz6wiB4 days ago

OAPCRT @TheKDSB: #KDSB Paramedics are excited to be the first group to go through the revised Autonomous IV Program in Ontario thanks to Northw…6 days ago

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Origin of the OAPC

The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) was formed to allow members of the EMS/Paramedic industry to come together to develop common strategies for optimizing the transition to municipal control of ambulance service within the province.

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The OAPC has an organizational process that features six committees (groups) that oversee a number of working sub-committees, feeding information and recommendations to the Board. The core areas are: Strategic Analysis, Operations, Performance Standards, Professional Standards, Education & Research and Public Relations & Image Building.

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“The Kenora District Services Board has been a member of the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs member since its beginnings. Having an Association, with a collective voice, at the provincial table is crucial to having input into the development of regulations, standards and policy that govern the current and future direction of paramedic services in Ontario.”
Andrew Tickner, Chief of Emergency Medical Services, Kenora District Services Board
“OAPC is an outstanding organization that allows paramedic services throughout the province of Ontario to be represented as a united front. The Board, Senate, individual committees, and Members are simply a phone call or email away to provide a wealth of knowledge on current or past legislative or labour relations challenges faced by paramedic services today. It’s not just an Association, it’s a family!”
Troy Cheseboro |Chief CMM III Region of Durham Paramedic Services
Since its inception, the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) have provided its members a strong structure which promotes education, best practices, high-performance and leadership development. Through strong leadership, partnerships and collaborative activities they have demonstrated their ability to influence positive change and complement Ministry of Health initiatives such as Bill 163 and "Patients First". I have absolute confidence that the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs represents the future of Paramedic services in Ontario.
Tom Reid, Chief Dufferin County Paramedic Service
The OAPC is a great resource and conduit with respect to linking key decision-makers together around the Province. It allows for many networking opportunities within paramedicine and beyond. The opportunity to participate in the many working groups the OAPC is associated with is a testament to its commitment to collaboration and communication. The experienced Board of Directors are the voice and representation of the Paramedic profession at the Provincial level. The OAPC is a strong association that endorses and promotes patient advocacy and the evolution paramedic practice based on evidence informed decision making while continually progressing positively into the future.
Jeff McWilliam CMM III, EMS Executive Chief, Paramedic Services & Emergency Planning

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