EMS Personal Protective Equipment News & Articles

• Cleveland Clinic releases guidebook for first responder workplace safety during pandemic

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  The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• Scott Moore on COVID-19 Vaccination: EMS One-Stop With Rob Lawrence

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  The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated

• Winter is coming: COVID-19 and a rational path forward

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  Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response

• My COVID-19 experience: An open letter to fire and EMS personnel asking for vigilance

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  It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster

• Why you should teach bleeding control for bystanders

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  Like CPR, packing a wound takes skill, and a new no-fuss trainer makes it easy for anyone to learn proper bleeding control techniques

• Take traction on the go with this compact, lightweight splint

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  The Slishman Traction Splint changes the way we can do traction, which benefits both patients and providers

• FDNY to switch from disposable to reusable masks

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  Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks

• 5 things a lame-duck Trump presidency can do for EMS

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  President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay

• A plea for renewed commitment to COVID-19 prevention

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  Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety

• 6 questions to ask when purchasing disposable airway management tools

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  From up-front and maintenance costs, to supply chain and accessory required changes, these questions will smooth the transition to a new disposable product

• The psychology behind provider vaccination

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  Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination

• HHS releases guidance for naloxone administration during pandemic

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  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures

• Pa. governor announces PPE stockpile to prepare for potential virus resurgence

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  Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is ready to supply sufficient PPE to first responders and healthcare workers this fall

• Rural NY EMS providers struggling amid pandemic

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  From fewer volunteers to fewer calls and underfunding spanning years, rural EMS operations are in need of a change if they’re to survive

• COVID-19 fatalities among EMS clinicians

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  The available data on EMS COVID-19 fatalities points to an increased risk over other healthcare and public safety personnel

• Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October

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  Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding

• State requires W.Va. EMS providers to wear masks on all calls

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  The new rule also requires EMS providers to maintain a distance of six feet from any member of the public who is not a patient

• Healthcare coalitions: The new structure for disaster response

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  EMS partners with healthcare coalitions in PPE supply, COVID-19 treatments and COVID-19 vaccination

• How field officers influence safety culture

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  Field officers must manage the tactical direction to guide EMTs and paramedics to do their jobs more safely, effectively and efficiently

• What’s in your tactical medical kit?

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  When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?

• Mid-year data from 4.1M 911 calls reveals PPE use, cardiac arrest, overdose trends

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  Data company ESO released its mid-year report on call volume, PPE use and patient outcomes Thursday

• Quick Take: Pushing data from agency level to national reports

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  ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting

• Maine FFs call on state CDC to prioritize first responder virus tests after FD outbreak

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  Sanford's fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders' test results is "unacceptable"

• Photo of the Week: A symbol of the times

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  EMS providers from MedStar Mobile Healthcare create art out of COVID-19 clearance bands

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