The following information is provided by the Orange County Health Care Agency to provide guidance and factual information on appropriate measures to increase personal and family preparedness. General Information Frequently Asked Questions Biological Agents Anthrax Botulism Plague Smallpox ( Orange County or CDC links) Tularemia Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Chemical/Noninfectious Agents...

About Our Online Trainings: These trainings are available to all CHDP certified and /or pending providers in Orange County and their staff members. Our online trainings are designed to be viewed on a PC equipped with audio and running a current version of Windows. Your computer will need a reliable...

What is the EHR Incentive Program? The Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides financial compensation for the "Meaningful Use" of certified EHR technology to achieve health and efficiency goals. Meaningful Use provisions of the Health Information Technology for Economic...

To view documents for the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) to be held on July 12, 2023 at 9am, go to the meeting page by clicking here . To view documents for the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) held on January 4, 2023 at 9am, go to the meeting page by clicking...

OC-MEDS Hospital Hub The Orange County Medical Emergency Data System (OC-MEDS) Hospital Hub is the primary method in which OCEMS designated Emergency Receiving Centers (ERC) may obtain copies of Patient Care Reports (PCR) posted electronically by EMS Providers. ERCs may access the Hospital Hub to view and/or generate PDF copies...

OC-MEDS Patient Registry The OC-MEDS Patient Registry is an electronic patient care registry used by designated specialty centers to document, archive, and report on emergency specialty care events (e.g. trauma and stroke). General Training Resources Patient Registry: How to log-in Patient Registry: User Management OCEMS Policies Trauma Registry Training Resources...

Orange County Regional Program Clean and Green Campaign Got a Boat, Use a Pad What is a bilge and why are bilge pads important? The bilge is the lowest part of a boat’s hull where the in-board engine is located. Water can seep into the hull and collect in this...

The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) presents “Your Health Matters OC.” The show features health care professionals within the HCA and expert guests from the OC community. Each Episode features a variety of relevant health topics that impact your health and the Orange County community. VIEW EPISODES: Episode #27: Mental...

Orange County Emergency Medical Services An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a device used when someone is experiencing certain types of cardiac arrest. In cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death, the heart’s electrical activity is disorganized and there is no effective pumping of blood. An AED is capable of recognizing...

The Suicide Prevention Services program is available to individuals of all ages who 1) are experiencing a behavioral health crisis and/or suicidal thoughts, 2) have attempted suicide and may be living with depression, 3) are concerned about a loved one possibly attempting suicide, and/or 4) are coping with the loss...