Dear Union City,

Please accept this electronic request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form or use a particular software platform to submit my request per NJSA 47:1A-5(f), which states that an email from a requestor including all of the information required on the adopted form shall suffice in place of a completed form as a valid government record request.

I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.

I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.

I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.

Records requested:

Approval and Authorization of automated battery operated blood pressure cuff. Under N.J.A.C. 8:40A, ALS and BLS equipment utilized in patient care is generally expected to be approved, standardized, and under the authority of the agency and its Medical Director.

What policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), or protocols does Union City EMS maintain regarding the use of automated Blood Pressure machine/ personally owned medical equipment by EMS personnel. Do these policies align with New Jersey Department of Health expectations for standardized, agency-controlled equipment?

Are automated blood pressure cuffs formally approved by Union City EMS or its Medical Director?

My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.

Yours faithfully,

Nepotism