911 and Dispatch
Explore our comprehensive collection of articles on 911 and Dispatch, designed to support the EMS workforce in optimizing emergency response. This directory covers essential topics such as call handling, communication protocols, and technology advancements in dispatch centers. Understanding the role of 911 and Dispatch in emergency services is crucial for effective operations. Additionally, you may find insights into related topics like EMS communication systems, which further enhance your team’s efficiency. Stay informed and improve your emergency response strategies with these valuable resources.
It’s a myth that HIPAA is a barrier to bi-directional sharing; find out how data sharing between facilities and EMS agencies can become the norm
Work closely with local partners to provide better patient care, reduce response times and improve communication and quality
The CARES Act ambiguity can create some anxiety for EMS; here’s an overview of permissible expenditures and the importance of documentation for audits
LaShondra Whitaker, 32, and seven others died in tornado-related traffic accidents Saturday
Chris and Kelly talk about stories of dispatchers doing great things, our #5 news item of the year
The 7-year-old NJ child, fearing she ruined the Elf’s Christmas magic, self-reported her infraction to 911
Listen to the Cleveland 911 operator giving Iman Shumpert instructions and saying he’s doing a good job
Iman Shumpert, a guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, assisted in the unexpected home birth of his daughter
Here are some of the most inappropriate uses of ambulances in 2015
The first 50 volunteers from United Rescue just graduated from the program, inspired by the United Hatzalah of Israel model
Shelby County dispatchers blame this incident on a flood of non-emergency calls
Our editors’ picks for the most significant EMS stories of the year
This month’s favorites included an interview with Randolph Mantooth and a video showing the tasks and challenges of a 911 dispatcher
The program integrates an improved dispatch system with a community paramedicine service
Enhanced EMS System aims to reduce hospital readmissions for chronically ill and frequent 911 users
The app-based service allows medics to transmit ECGs and patient information to physicians
EMS radio communications work about 70 percent of the time, an FDNY spokesperson said
The program cut ER visits in half and ambulance rides by 40 percent
The Dept. of Homeland Security announced effort to prevent Distributed Denial of Service attacks against next-gen 911 systems
Current technology and vital signs limit the information EMS providers can communicate to hospital trauma teams
The new capabilities will help those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well as people who may be unable or afraid to speak
The 28-year-old woman allegedly called 911 on a fake emergency to get a ride to her boyfriend’s house
The dispatcher entered the wrong address for a call related to an 81-year-old in respiratory distress, leading to a 47-minute delay
He stopped to help while transporting a patient; the child is on life support
The Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue Department is back with another video to teach residents about when they should call 911 to report a true emergency
You were asked to respond for a woman who may have broken her arm; did you make the right decision?
The 59-year-old Wis. man abused the system three times before being charged with disorderly conduct
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