Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Our directory features a range of articles on Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles, providing crucial information for EMS professionals. Topics include vehicle maintenance, design considerations, and the latest innovations in emergency vehicle technology. Understanding the role of Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles is vital for ensuring efficient and safe patient transport. For further insights, explore our resources on ambulance safety, which are closely related to the operational aspects of emergency vehicles. Access these articles to stay updated on best practices and advancements in emergency vehicle management.
How to decide when to leave patients at hospitals with bed delays and 3 considerations for if you stay
ET3 and COVID-19 have increased telehealth utilization to the benefit of patients and the healthcare system in rural Colorado
Smart ambulances help EMS agencies become more data-driven, making fleet management safer and more cost-effective
“It’s embarrassing as an EMS provider to show up in somebody’s time of need and have the ambulance break down,” said paramedic Timothy Sommerfelt
Steve Wirth and Doug Wolfberg join host Rob Lawrence to discuss strategies for overcoming hospital bed delays
The rights of EMS agencies and remedies if hospital bed delays cannot be satisfactorily resolved through collaboration with hospital counterparts
Lawton first responder Leif Johnson said an assailant fired a shot that struck the rig “about four inches from my right shoulder”
A Milwaukee patient and an EMT were in critical condition, authorities said
“We already have long delays without EMS units because of staffing issues, crowding at the hospital,” said local union president Rich Langford
Does your ambulance design prohibit good patient care while putting providers at risk?
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The wildest calls of the year included an impaling, cicadas, a turtle, attempts to steal ambulances, and something you should not say to 911 dispatchers
EMS providers were transporting a patient and had the siren on when a car struck the rig, according to state troopers
The Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services probe opens the possibility for state sanctions against Sedgwick County EMS
A company improvement plan addresses wall time, staffing and operations
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District rig collision
Police reported significant damage to the AMR rig and said the pickup truck had rolled over
Two EMS providers and a patient who was onboard were said to be alert and were taken to hospitals
Port St. Lucie Volunteer Ambulance had been dangerously low on donations
Doug Hooten shares unique retention initiatives with Rob Lawrence, from doggy daycare to a resilience officer
The sheriff’s office said responders gave the patient naloxone, which helped him regain consciousness, but the man struck and kicked medical personnel and a deputy
The vehicles were responding to two different calls when the crash occurred
All the injuries were listed as minor, and Cleburne Fire Chief Scott Lail said both paramedics have recovered
Eligible regional activities under AFG are Vehicle Acquisition, Training, Equipment, Wellness and Fitness, and PPE activities
When a new device clearly benefits both responder and patient, in-field usage naturally follows
The Otsego County pilot program will employ 20 EMTs and its two ambulances are equipped with the latest technology
Leveling the playing field on hospital bed delays
The two EMS providers and their patient were hospitalized following the crash
Kevin McCorvey faces charges of driving under the influence, second-degree vehicular homicide, open container and failure to maintain lane
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems also announced a new discount for some programs
Falck USA has met nearly all of the city’s three dozen criteria, which includes hiring 360 paramedics and EMTs, and securing new ambulances and technology
Two other crewmembers were evaluated after the incident involving a Madison Township Fire Department ambulance
The $32 million 40-acre San Diego-area facility includes a track where fire, police and EMS personnel can practice driving emergency vehicles
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