Decontamination

Nuclear meltdown drill focuses on mass decon, evacuation of thousands

Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant

7 innovative ambulance features

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U.S. EMS agencies have been ordering options that make rigs safer and more comfortable for providers and patients

A simple solution to difficult EMS disinfection

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When faced with dangerous microorganisms, St. Francis Hospital and the SDPD turned to SteraMist to save time, money and labor

Are we more prepared for ‘the big one’?

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Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices?

Putting education standards front and center

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Our cohosts tackle monkeypox, state licensure, innovative recruitment solutions and the NREMT certification proposal

What skills should we test?

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A simple framework for an EMT skills competency portfolio

How this disinfection solution went from fighting anthrax to decontaminating ambulances

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First responders can cut down on time spent eliminating pathogens using a single-step method of cleaning

COVID and HEMS: Two years in

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Through nearly two years of pandemic, the HEMS industry has been hit hard but proven resilient

Study: N95 respirators can be safely decontaminated up to 25 times

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The seven masks tested by researchers maintained their function and effectiveness after repeated decontamination with vaporized hydrogen peroxide

Austin EMS Association warns of overwhelming call volume, rushed decon

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Austin EMS Association President Selena Xie said crews are responding to back-to-back calls and being pressured to "expedite"

Equipment sanitization: One department’s process to reuse PPE

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How vaporized hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect used PPE for fire and EMS personnel

Using ultraviolet light to decontaminate ambulances

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What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning ambulances to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens

5 key steps to disinfecting your ambulance after transporting a COVID-19 patient

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Prevent the spread of the coronavirus and promote provider health and safety with frequent and effective ambulance decontamination

Study: EMS may be spreading COVID-19 due to lack of consistent protocols

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Preliminary results from a national study released this week reveal inconsistent decontamination practices may be contributing to the spread of the virus

Convention center converted to rig decontamination station during pandemic

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The Century II facility in Wichita, Kan. is offering drive-thru decontamination for ambulances and other emergency vehicles using an electrostatic spray