On this final day of #EMSWeek, NASEMSO is thrilled to share our final State EMS Office Excellence Award—State EMS Office of the Year—honoring a state EMS office that exemplifies leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across the entire EMS system. 🎉 Congratulations to the staff at the Delaware Office of Emergency Medical Services (@Delaware DHSS / @DE Public Health)! Delaware was selected for its outstanding commitment to advancing EMS through data-driven decisions, impactful leadership, and groundbreaking initiatives that are transforming patient care: 🔹Buprenorphine post-naloxone: Paramedics can now offer Buprenorphine to patients after naloxone resuscitation, offering a pathway to recovery through the State Overdose System of Care. 🔹Prehospital Whole Blood Program: Trauma patients can now receive whole blood from paramedics before hospital arrival, significantly improving outcomes. 🔹Stroke Care Advancements: The Stroke System of Care ensures timely and effective treatment, including direct transport of patients with Large Vessel Occlusion strokes to Delaware’s Comprehensive Stroke Center for optimal recovery. 👏 Join us in recognizing Delaware’s EMS leadership and innovation! 🔗 Learn more: https://NASEMSO.org/docs.ashx?id=1560107 #EMSWeek #StateEMS #NASEMSO#EMSLeadership #delaware #delawareems #InnovationInActionInAction (fb)

🚑 Celebrating Innovation During #EMSWeek Congratulations to the New York Division of State EMS (NYSDOH - New York State Health Department) for receiving the inaugural State EMS Office Innovation Award! 🏆 This recognition honors a state EMS office that uses creativity and innovation to tackle challenges, improve system performance, or improve provider and patient experiences. The New York Statewide Innovation Program exemplifies this spirit by: ✨Fostering innovation at the ground level, encouraging creative solutions from frontline EMS providers ✨Building a statewide platform that supports and accelerates system-wide progress ✨Empowering EMS agencies and providers to explore bold ideas and reimagine how emergency care is delivered Designed to spotlight forward-thinking solutions, the program gives EMS agencies a platform to share, replicate, and adapt innovative ideas—especially in smaller or underserved communities. We’re proud to recognize New York’s leadership and commitment to progress in EMS! 👉 Learn more: https://NASEMSO.org/docs.ashx?id=1560808 #EMSInnovation #NASEMSO #NYSDOH #EmergencyCare #StateEMS #EMSLeadership (fb)