Be sure to clean and disinfect both the front and back compartments of the ambulance to reduce potential exposure to viruses, bacteria and dangerous drugs like fentanyl
HIGHLIGHTS
Despite the best efforts of EMS providers, gaps persist – learn what goes into them and what you can do about them.
Learn strategies to provide for high-quality operations, while minimizing resource use through sound systems, process engineering and leveraging technology
A firsthand perspective on COVID-19 in EMS and fire and how data can help shape your agency’s response
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
EMS SOFTWARE, DATA & MORE
Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are critical for keeping team members involved and prepared for the challenges they face
5 ways a good partner can make the shift go more smoothly and improve patient and provider safety
“It’s not that kindness and altruism in our profession – and the world in general – is becoming rarer, it’s that it happens so often that it’s not news”
“The most important part of my life is to help and uplift other people, so there’s no way I can give up now,” says 34-year-old J.C. LaVerde
Not every ingestion is an overdose, and not every drug is taken in isolation
Kelly Grayson and Greg Friese discuss the importance of clinical accuracy, a narrative arc that connects the patient responses, and author point of view
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About the Sponsor: ESO
ESO is dedicated to improving the health and safety of communities through data-driven insights by offering an integrated suite of software products for EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals that transform how first responders collect, share, report, and analyze critical information.
With tools designed to enhance workflow, our EMS software empowers agencies to optimize prehospital patient care and operations, leading to better treatment decisions across the continuum of care.
See how ESO can streamline your agency’s processes by visiting www.eso.com/ems/.
With tools designed to enhance workflow, our EMS software empowers agencies to optimize prehospital patient care and operations, leading to better treatment decisions across the continuum of care.
See how ESO can streamline your agency’s processes by visiting www.eso.com/ems/.