EMS Advocacy
The EMS advocacy topic features related articles, news, resources and videos concerning EMS issues and efforts to keep them in the forefront.
There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate
How the National EMS Memorial Weekend of Honor recognizes the fallen
On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members
Hosts Chris and Kelly respond to a listener from South Dakota who is being teased because her hands were shaking on a critical call
A successful fatigue risk management system is an organizational approach to improve sleep health and self-recognition of fatigue
The La. medic has learned to bring his principles and ethics to work and shape a job around that, rather than letting the job shape him
A veteran paramedic who arrived at the scene posted a message on social media commending the EMT and paramedic student for his help
The first episode features the men and women of Boston EMS delivering expert and compassionate care
The training is meant to teach students to quickly assess a situation and better communicate as they pursue a career in medicine
Cameras captured the dramatic rescue after the girl survived nearly 14 hours hanging upside down in her seat
Edna Mitchell became interested in medical care during World War II, got her EMT certification 37 years ago, and hasn’t looked back
Compassion is what gives EMS meaning and an EMT or medic that lacks it needs to leave the tough work to the rest of us
A gofundme.com account will help pay for defense expenses for an off-duty medic who hit a parked car with an ambulance when responding to a call
Experts to discuss how to benchmark performance and guide quality improvement with data during July 28 EMS Focus Webinar
A group of Lexington police, firefighters and paramedics will travel to Johnson County to help repair property and assist with emergency medical services
After four decades, thousands of patients, and many amazing partners, I know we can do better for our patients, the public and ourselves
Seek out opportunities to widen the impact of compassionate care in the community your EMS agency serves
Books
Autobiography from EMS Chief Don Lundy on his 40-year career from dispatcher to paramedic, and eventually to chief of the Charleston County (S.C.) EMS
From a controversial prom entrance to fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill patients, here are some unusual ways rigs are being used
The nationwide program helps terminally ill patients and family members fulfill last wishes on day trips to locations chosen by the patient
An overview of applicable state or federal legislation and opinions that may impact EMS agencies offering or considering a subscription program
The Kansas City (Mo.) Fire Department has invested $25,000 in scholarships to attend paramedic school, and is targeting minority students to diversify its team
The chief wrote in a staff memo that he is working with a consultant to develop a fatigue management plan
The iconic element, which honors fallen EMS providers, will be on display in 5 US cities as it travels to its new permanent home in Virginia
Books
The thought of a young woman becoming an organ donor was pushed aside at the time but never left EMT Michael Morse
A nurse caring for my wife reveals that the ripple that started on a tragic night long ago at the bottom of an escalator beats with a steady rhythm
Don’t let anyone convince you that sloppy techniques and shortcuts are a necessary byproduct of the prehospital environment
After holding it in for 20 years, a paramedic begins to talk and realizes the cycle of strife can be broken
