Butler Ambulance Service

Please share this message with anyone you might know that could be interested in making cloth masks. A Message from Dr. Stu at Care Chiropractic: Community Volunteers - Recognizing that many caring volunteers are in the process or may be considering making protective masks, PLEASE review the recommendations below. Although no mask is perfect nor can guarantee .3 micron or less of filtration, this one represents the best choice based on our cumulative investigation. ... Follow this updated link https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/. Download the PDF and print the pattern as well as watch the full video tutorial from CRAFT PASSION. We would suggest making a higher percentage of the larger sizes M, L, XL. Note that rectangular pleated masks are not recommended as the folds could allow for germs to harbor. Please drop them in plastic bags in the right-hand side vestibule at my office (Care Chiropractic) in the box labeled MASKS. Make sure to LABEL the bag with the NUMBER of EACH SIZE of the masks donated. The vestibule outside door will be open for receiving from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We will be coordinating delivery from there. Masks that have already been made not following the Craft Passion design are also being accepted. We have been contacted by multiple healthcare related organizations for first-line workers protection and have requests for over 500 masks at this point. Time is of the essence, so please invite friends or acquaintances familiar with sewing or quilting or who will cut the patterns to join our Community Protection Team. Supplies are available at our office and you can contact us through [email protected]. There is also a GoFundMe account accessible at www.ButlerAMRotary for those who may like to make a monetary donation.

With all the social distancing, increased stress, and uncertainty this COVID-19 situation has put on our community, we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the amazing donations and acts of kindness we have witnessed here at BAS. The following people and organizations have made donations of protective gear and/or meals for our crews: Sarah Curran - Lunch AHN Prehospital Services - Dinner Pamela Theiss - Face Masks Michelle Menees - Face Masks... Stuart Gelles - N95 Masks Rock n Rescue - Surgical Masks and Gowns Girl Scout Troop 28814 - Cookies Butler NAPA Autoparts - Gloves Shawn Nagy - N95 Masks Anna Maria's Pizza Shop - Lunch Debbie Sacco - Dinner MSA - N95 Masks Amy and Mike Matteoni - Lunch Morgan Minto - Lunch and Dinner State Rep. Marci Mustello's Office - Lunch Seth Miller - Bottles of Disinfectant Butler Varsity Cheerleaders - Dinner Care Chiropractic - Dr Stu - Face Masks A huge thank you to all these fine folks for their generosity, compassion, and sense of community in these trying times! The Butler Ambulance Family

As the calls increase for suspected COVID-19 patients we ask that you stay home to stay healthy. The more we do as a community to stay safe, the safer it is on the streets for our EMS crews to perform their much needed jobs. Help us keep ambulances in Butler County in service for those that need us most.

COVID-19 Response Update: We at Butler Ambulance Service are taking every recommended step to ensure the health and well being of our patients and staff members. We have personal protective equipment (PPE) on all of our units and our staff are trained on its use. We have limited our non-emergency transports to ensure units are available for those that are in need. We are also in constant coordination with Butler County Emergency Management and Butler Memorial Hospital. Ad...ditionally we ask that citizens take all necessary precautions to limit the spread of this virus, especially to at risk populations. Part of that is staying home and contacting your doctor if you are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. There are mechanisms in place to have you tested at the Butler Hospital drive thru testing without having to enter a facility and potentially cause further exposures. If you do have an ambulance respond to your residence here is what to expect: The crew will keep their distance during intial contact (minimum of 6 feet). They will ask a series of questions to assess the possibility of infection. They may need to back out and don their PPE at this point to protect themselves and others. Once protected our crew will continue with their assessment and possible treatment course. It may also be determined that the best course of action is for the patient to self isolate and stay at home if presenting with mild symptoms only. (this will be determied between the crew, patient and our hospital medical command physician). At the end of the day all of Butler County is in this together and it will take all of us to ensure this virus has the most minimal consequences to our friends and families. Thank you for your continued support of our service and our brave first responders on the frontlines. PLEASE SHARE THIS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN

The PA Department of Health is running an 18 month program where EMTs and Paramedics can get their certifications back if they expired on or after February 2010. Please share if you know any providers that have been looking for this opportunity! https://www.health.pa.gov//EMSIB%202020-05%20Issued%20Regu