Please click the link below to open the Virginia Office of EMS - EMS Transportation to Alternate Sites White Paper.Per the Office of EMS, the white paper provides guidance for EMS regarding transportation, protocols and funding to alternate sites in order to reduce volume on facilities during COVID -19. EMS-Transport to Alternate Sites White Paper

In order to reduce aerosolization and exposure risk, please discontinue any nebulizer/BiPAP/CPAP treatment prior to entering the Emergency Department.

As the COVID-19 pandemic remains a dynamic situation, the guidelines will be amended as needed.

Please refer to the announcement flyer for an overview of information including treatment, symptoms and proper infection control to limit exposure for EMS providers.