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We are actively collaborating with stakeholders, other Regional EMS Councils, the Virginia Office of EMS, and various entities to assess the potential impact of these FDA changes on each council’s Drug Box Program and medication exchange processes. In the interim, it is strongly advised that EMS agencies in the Commonwealth take the necessary steps to acquire a Controlled Substances Registration (CSR) through the Department of Health Professions (DHP). It’s important to note that with over 600 EMS agencies statewide, delaying the acquisition of a CSR may delay an agency’s ability to purchase and/or store medications, which could impact the agency’s ability to participate in the regional drug box program. Our partners at ODEMSA created a pdf Guide for Controlled Substance Registration Certificate Application for an EMS Agency ( 909 KB ) to aid agencies in filling out the CSR Initial Application and crafting the necessary Description of Process/Business Practices Letter as referenced in the CSR application’s Footnotes.” This guide offers relevant questions and sample responses to help you draft a clear and concise letter. Our aim with this guidance is to expedite the completion of your letter, ensuring your CSR application is processed swiftly with minimal if any, delays due to additional inquiries. Additionally, they have answers to some common questions on their website here. On April 2, 2024, the Virginia Office of EMS created a guidance document related to the upcoming changes. This can be found here: pdf Memorandum: Changes to Virginia EMS Drug Box Exchange Program ( 194 KB ) Documents of Interest: pdf EMS replenishment DEA DSCSA and Anti kickback requirements November 2023 ( 280 KB ) pdf VA Regional EMS Medication Kit Transition Workgroup Recommendations 02 2024 ( 82 KB ) pdf NVEMSC Position Paper ( 783 KB ) pdf Memorandum: Changes to Virginia EMS Drug Box Exchange Program ( 194 KB ) pdf EMS Kits Presentation HR Fire Chiefs draft v4 003 ( 688 KB ) pdf EMS Drug Kit Joint Message VHHA VSHP 04 16 2024 ( 171 KB ) pdf Drug Kit Regulations Reminder 04 19 2024 ( 193 KB ) pdf EMS Drug Kit Exchange Joint NoVa Hospital Letter FINAL 05 08 24 ( 104 KB ) pdf Requirements for Transactions with First Responders under Section 582 of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act— Compliance Policy Guidance for Industry ( 88 KB ) 2024 Regional EMS Award Nominations are Open! Do you know a provider, organization, or program that should be recognized for its excellence, dedication, and contribution to Virginia’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system? If so, submit a nomination today! Click here to submit your nomination online. Please click here for downloadable nomination forms . You may email these nominations to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Award nominations for the 2024 Northern Virginia EMS Council Regional EMS Awards close on Friday, May 31, 2024! Award Categories Excellence in EMS CRITERIA : An individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to the statewide Virginia emergency medical services system, and has demonstrated a commitment to a comprehensive, integrated system of emergency medical services throughout the Commonwealth. ELIGIBILITY : Any individual engaged in emergency medical services. Regional EMS Award for Innovation Excellence in EMS CRITERIA : An EMS provider, EMS agency or private/public organization involved in Emergency Medical Services that exemplifies innovative excellence and advancement in the statewide Virginia Emergency Medical Services system, and that has demonstrated a commitment to an innovation, comprehensive and unified system of Emergency Medical Services throughout the Commonwealth. ELIGIBILITY : Any individual, EMS agency, program, organization, public or private entity involved in Emergency Medical Services. Outstanding EMS Leadership CRITERIA : An individual who has demonstrated ability to organize, conduct, manage, problem solve and evaluate within his or her organization and, by exemplary leadership and administrative skills, improve the effectiveness, response and delivery of EMS. ELIGIBILITY : Any person responsible for chairing, presiding over, supervising or administering EMS organizations and/or personnel in Virginia. Outstanding EMS Agency CRITERIA : An EMS agency that exemplifies outstanding professionalism and service to its community; whose high level of patient care is evident by innovative training, community awareness, preventive health programs, public relations efforts and participation in local, regional and statewide EMS systems. ELIGIBILITY : Any currently licensed or official agency that is recognized by the state or federal government that is based in Virginia and is directly responsible for responding to emergencies or disasters and providing the direct delivery of care. Includes governmental, commercial, volunteer, hospital, industrial and air ambulance services. Outstanding Prehospital Provider CRITERIA : An individual who exemplifies outstanding dedication and service to his or her community through involvement with EMS. ELIGIBILITY : Any individual who routinely provides prehospital care, primarily in Virginia, is affiliated with at least one Virginia licensed EMS agency, and who is certified as a prehospital EMS provider by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS CRITERIA : An EMS physician who exemplifies outstanding leadership and dedication in the exercise of prehospital care. ELIGIBILITY : Any licensed physician who is actively involved with prehospital care, training or mentorship of prehospital providers in the Commonwealth. This can include emergency room physicians, operational medical directors, or other physicians who dedicate their time and knowledge to furthering education and patient care in EMS. Nurse with Outstanding Contribution to EMS CRITERIA : A nurse who exemplifies outstanding service in emergency medical services; knowledge and performance of EMS nursing skills; and high standards of cooperation and leadership with other EMS personnel and...