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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
When call volume is relentless, these 5-15 minute resets fit inside real workflows — helping EMTs and paramedics lower stress, stay present and carry less from call to call
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
The Center for Patient Safety launches a webinar series, “The Road to High Reliability,” allowing industry experts to share strategies to reduce clinical errors by cultivating a robust safety culture
Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic
Protect your crew, your patients and yourself by limiting your infectious disease exposure risk with PPE and best practices
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
Learn how providers can increase their visibility and awareness of approaching hazards in the field to identify potential risks
Using restraints to protect a patient from harming themselves or providers is not new to EMS, but the circumstances are
This unfortunate incident is an opportunity to educate law enforcement partners on things like patient restraint, scene safety and policy
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters