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
All it takes is 1 EMT to show up, feel threatened and show his weapon for our neutrality to disappear for good
With all of the controversy surrounding rapid response, it seems less of a benefit to drive recklessly in the name of patient care
Those who fear or do not understand weapons always make dire predictions of fanciful scenarios when firearms restrictions are eased
It’s nice that Md. has law in place to help keep responders safe, but no piece of legislation will protect us at moment of truth
Who’s really responsible for $117M award to woman severely hurt in ambulance crash?
We need encouragement to operate collision-free, pride and reason to stay in business
We must have avenue to obtain information, such as HIV-positive status, critical to our own decisions about our health
Comprehensive approach is necessary to address problem without harming patients or providers
Often EMS seems to be last market to have access to upgrades in ambulance technology, launched instead for higher-end cars
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
