Comments on: Dear State of Illinois EMS… http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/ This blog is about EMS, and one Paramedic's quest to make this the profession it deserves to be. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:55:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: A Slap in the Face for Medics? How about a Wake-up call | Life Under the Lights http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-1326 A Slap in the Face for Medics? How about a Wake-up call | Life Under the Lights Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:53:55 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-1326 [...] Also, for more of my thoughts on the state of EMS in the State of Illinois, check out “Dear Illinois EMS” [...] [...] Also, for more of my thoughts on the state of EMS in the State of Illinois, check out “Dear Illinois EMS” [...]

]]> By: A Slap in the Face to Paramedics Everywhere? | Life Under the Lights http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-1325 A Slap in the Face to Paramedics Everywhere? | Life Under the Lights Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:50:00 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-1325 [...] Also, for more of my thoughts on the state of EMS in the State of Illinois, check out “Dear Illinois EMS” [...] [...] Also, for more of my thoughts on the state of EMS in the State of Illinois, check out “Dear Illinois EMS” [...]

]]> By: PGSilva http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-1526 PGSilva Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:36:01 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-1526 You wanna see screwy? Come to R.I. Oh wait a sec, I forgot to mention corrupt...screwy and corrupt! You wanna see screwy? Come to R.I. Oh wait a sec, I forgot to mention corrupt…screwy and corrupt!

]]> By: PGSilva http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-881 PGSilva Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:36:01 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-881 You wanna see screwy? Come to R.I. Oh wait a sec, I forgot to mention corrupt...screwy and corrupt! You wanna see screwy? Come to R.I. Oh wait a sec, I forgot to mention corrupt…screwy and corrupt!

]]> By: John Broyles http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-863 John Broyles Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:50:15 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-863 Here in Region 2 (Central IL--PAEMS) we have the same problem as the rest of IL and the state of Chicago (blago-dailyville). <br><br>I honestly think it would be nice if IDPH (how I dread typing that) would take the training that a combat medic or corpsman has and license in the state accordingly. <br><br>But that won't happen until we're both long gone. Here in Region 2 (Central IL–PAEMS) we have the same problem as the rest of IL and the state of Chicago (blago-dailyville).

I honestly think it would be nice if IDPH (how I dread typing that) would take the training that a combat medic or corpsman has and license in the state accordingly.

But that won't happen until we're both long gone.

]]> By: CHITOWNMEDIC13 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-816 CHITOWNMEDIC13 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:33:41 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-816 I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital... <br>Kevin J. Redmond<br>EMT-Paramedic<br>Chicago,Illinois. I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital…
Kevin J. Redmond
EMT-Paramedic
Chicago,Illinois.

]]> By: CHITOWNMEDIC13 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-652 CHITOWNMEDIC13 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:33:41 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-652 I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital... <br>Kevin J. Redmond<br>EMT-Paramedic<br>Chicago,Illinois. I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital…
Kevin J. Redmond
EMT-Paramedic
Chicago,Illinois.

]]> By: CHITOWNMEDIC13 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-634 CHITOWNMEDIC13 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 06:33:41 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-634 I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital... <br>Kevin J. Redmond<br>EMT-Paramedic<br>Chicago,Illinois. I agree with what's being said here regarding the 11 or so different EMS regions (systems) through-out Illinois. I'm licensed in Massachusetts, & have been licensed in Colorado & Maine as well. These States do not have the issues that plague Illinois, in those States your EMT-P license is accepted through-out that State un-less you have a naughty no-no in your letter of standing from your present EMS region in those particular States. Region X is only positive towards participants from the F.D. EMS agencies, if you're with a private or contract service they are a 'B' towards you! EVERY medic/EMT has to voice their issues about this & YES it is a major problem here in the Prairie State. EMS directors/officials from other States shake their heads in dis-belief when they speak of IDPH & the problems here with the EMS regions. Simple put THERE'S TOO MANY POLITICAL HACKS working in these offices. 5 years ago the State under then Gov.Blago layed off IDPH employees from EMS. But when I had called & it was after hours, I had the voice mails for 6 people who had the same last name's that had something to do with the EMS offices at IDPH in Springfield! Until WE grow spines & start standing up for ourselves as EMT's & Paramedics, we are going to be treated like 7 year olds by the Nurses,Doctors & Administrators that govern our licenses in Illinois. I've been in pre-hospital care here since 1982 & have seen & been subjected to B.S. attitudes by medical professionals & administrators higher up when having to 'test in' to a different EMS system, no matter if I'm ACLS & everything else optional for a medic's credentials! Time to stop this B.S. selective treatment towards us & treat us like the nurses & Docs when they come for a new job at a different Hospital…
Kevin J. Redmond
EMT-Paramedic
Chicago,Illinois.

]]> By: Ckemtp http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-380 Ckemtp Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:48:52 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-380 Medic3, You're always welcome to post. But I can't post comments you didn't write :)<br><br>Doc1490 - I smiled when I read your post. Not because of what you went through... but because I've been there... and I *AM* there a lot of the time. Local pockets of intense political and bureaucracy that belie their size. EMS systems are the sacred cows of IL EMS. They need to be held accountable to their customers, which are us. <br><br>Other than that, Nebraska is flat. I mean, really flat... asystole flat. I'd go nuts.<br><br>Tim, through accountability, communications, and competition. Also by stirring up the people who really control Illinois EMS, the medics and EMTs with boots on the ground.<br><br>Keep it going y'all. Change could be a comin' if we work together Medic3, You're always welcome to post. But I can't post comments you didn't write :)

Doc1490 – I smiled when I read your post. Not because of what you went through… but because I've been there… and I *AM* there a lot of the time. Local pockets of intense political and bureaucracy that belie their size. EMS systems are the sacred cows of IL EMS. They need to be held accountable to their customers, which are us.

Other than that, Nebraska is flat. I mean, really flat… asystole flat. I'd go nuts.

Tim, through accountability, communications, and competition. Also by stirring up the people who really control Illinois EMS, the medics and EMTs with boots on the ground.

Keep it going y'all. Change could be a comin' if we work together

]]> By: tclemans http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/comment-page-1/#comment-377 tclemans Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:23:54 +0000 http://lifeunderthelights.com/2009/10/dear-state-of-illinois-emshellip/#comment-377 OK so you want to change the system. How do you plan about do just that? Details please. OK so you want to change the system. How do you plan about do just that? Details please.

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