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March 18, 2008 Volume 55 |
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Wisc. agencies continue to deny ambulance records |
Crane disaster buries EMS response 
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Some EMS and fire agencies continue to deny public access to ambulance reports, despite an opinion from the Wisc. attorney general that says to do so violates the state's open records law.Those agencies continue to withhold basic public information, claiming that the federal HIPAA law allows them to withhold names and addresses of those who required medical help in ambulance calls ... Full Story Related Resource: L.A. hospital employees fired for snooping on Spears
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| In the Pediatric Corner | |
| Fever in Children | |
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By Robert K. Waddell, EMS1.com Columnist |
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EMS1 is excited to introduce the latest addition to our growing columnist team. Robert K. Waddell will present monthly columns tackling education and protocol issues within prehospital pediatric care. While it's only natural to be concerned about your child's fever, latest figures show that you should be concerned for your pediatric patients as well. Fever is one of the most common medical maladies in children and the source of approximately 25 percent of all ED visits ... Full Column |
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| Evaluating and Treating Carbon Monoxide Poisoning | |
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By Jim Sideras, EMS1.com Columnist |
| CO poisoning is the most common exposure poisoning in the United States and the rest of the world. The latest technology showing up on the market allows medical providers to monitor levels of carbon monoxide in a patient. But before we discuss the benefits of these advances, we must understand the pathophysiology of carbon monoxide — essentially how it works and affects the body ... Full Column | |
Visit the CO Screening product section at EMS1 Related Video: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  |
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EMS Solutions is offering a special deal for EMS1 members on their 2008 Turbo Medic 3.0 software. Turbo Medic 3.0 features an all-in-one study and training resource for paramedics and EMTs. It includes an exam database, basic to advanced PC textbooks, EKG mini-course, exclusive audio and video, and interactive modules. For more information, visit www.ems-safety.com |
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| Press Release: Announcing ePro SmartBox - Another Outstanding Product from eCore [eCore Software] Patient overload forces S.C. facility to cut trauma status [Myrtle Beach, S.C.] Staph screening praised for 70 percent reduction rate [Chicago] Related Resource: Read full coverage of staph infection outbreaks across the nation
Lawsuit questions S.C. air transport rates [Horry County, S.C.] Related Resource: TALK BACK: Are air ambulance services overused?
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Stryker is dedicated to delivering best-in-class solutions for real industry issues. Our customers have saved injuries, money, and ultimately, careers through the deployment of these proven technologies. As the industry leader in ambulance cots, stair chairs, and evacuation chairs, Stryker provides you the Power to Save. For more information, visit www.ems.stryker.com |
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| Newsletter: Sign-up for the Globe FootGear E-Newsletter [Globe FootGear] 2 killed as severe storms strike Ga. [Atlanta] Ambulance driver faulted in fatal Iowa crash [Des Moines, Iowa] Utah responders get help through 'Wills for Heroes' [St. George, Utah] Related Exclusive: Preparing for the worst
Kan. woman sat on toilet for two years [Ness City, Kan.]
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| EMS1 Forums Post of the Week | |||
| "Say you worked for an EMS agency that prided itself on having a decent budget, good employee compensation/benefits, etc. That agency offered its employees a standard review schedule, where each employee was evaluated after six mos. of employment for one year, then annually after that. Each review entitled the employee to a maximum raise. If the review was not given on time, the employee is issued a check retroactively at the time of review. In other words, if your review is a month late, and you got a 10 percent raise, you are issued a check in the amount of one month's worth of 10 percent more than the hours you worked. Now, what would be your reaction if these reviews were typically between six and 11 months late for every employee? Given that reaction, what would be your method of recourse? " — KewlMedic |
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| Forum discussion topic: Employee Reviews ... Timely or Untimely?
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