PA EMS Protocols

September 3, 2024

Updates due to some changes in backend services. 1- Removed the "time to location" geocode function due to 3rd party provider announcing an end of support for the project. 2- Added a new link under the "More" tab to the EHSF's own "PA Medic" hospital status system, which may provide divert, phone numbers, and more for hospitals. 3- Fixed an issue where map locations were not opened in some mapping programs.

August 23, 2023

Minor bug fixes to keep things up to date.

February 26, 2021

This release is a major update- the entire application has been rewritten from scratch to fix some bugs and to work faster on more devices. The hospital filter function has been changed to not present an overlay that obstructs hospitals. Notification handling was also updated. Share function was fixed. Many other visual enhancements were added.

August 16, 2019

Minor hospital data tweaks and bug fixes. - Changed sharing url in order to prevent errors caused by url shortening. It may have a longer URL, but it shouldn't cause any sharing problems anymore - Tweaked the back-end rendering of protocols when clicked - Fixed some subtitle problems with hospital capabilities

July 2, 2019

Critical update- due to a limitation with the prior hosting provider, we had to make a quick switch. This update restores connectivity to all resources

June 21, 2019

New- Added a filter button to the Hospital List to filter by Stemi, Stroke, Trauma, Burn, or Pediatric Centers. Updated- Hospitals with latest joint commission, PA DOH, Mission Lifeline, and Chest Pain Center data to make sure capabilities are as accurate as possible. If you notice something missing or incorrectly labeled, let us know ASAP!

April 5, 2019

New protocols are due out in a few months, and this update puts into place some back-end improvements so that when they are released, you have them available quickly! NEW - Push Notifications- Know when new resources are added or new protocols are added NEW - Update Log under the More tab, so you know when things have been added or changed UPDATED- Font size for bottom tab bar MIGRATED - Back end services to a different platform, some services may load faster

January 10, 2019

New- Share links to protocols using the share button at the top-right of a protocol page. This creates a link that can be mailed, copied, messaged, or opened in any browser. New- Added a "Regional" page to resources to begin categorizing a searchable list of all regional protocols and important forms for each region. As many providers work in multiple regions, we display everything and make it searchable with a region prefix affixed to the start of each regional resource. Prior regional items have been moved. Official regional documents can be added by reaching out to support. Fixed- Increased compatibility for iOS devices that do not use a home button.

February 17, 2018

Updates- 1) Dropped the drawer menu in favor of tabs across the bottom, which should be helpful during one-handed protocol browsing. 2) Separated resources into "Lists" vs "Information Bulletins", now both are accessible via the "More" tab 3) Set a safe area for users on the iPhone X so that headers and protocols aren't cut off 4) Fixed "Pull to Refresh" so that it is standard across all screens. 5) Changed color scheme of headers to dark in order to help those who work at night 6) Added styling, icons, and made minor memory and network communication enhancements.

February 1, 2018

New- Resources section now includes a live-loading list of other updates like EMS Information Bulletins, Scope of Practice changes, Approved Med Lists, and more. As always, this is up-to-date (including bulletins since 2017) and searchable! Fixed- Rendering bug when zooming in on documents, especially in landscape mode Moved- Old Resource items now moved to the "About" section.