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Discover our directory of articles on Communication in EMS, designed to help professionals enhance their verbal and non-verbal skills for more effective interactions with patients, colleagues, and other first responders. This collection covers topics like crisis communication, patient rapport, and inter-agency coordination. Mastering communication is key to ensuring clear, accurate, and compassionate exchanges in high-pressure environments. For related content, check out our management resources. Improve your communication skills with our expert guidance.
Explore our directory of articles on Community Awareness in EMS, designed to help professionals engage and educate the public about emergency services and safety practices. This collection covers public outreach, safety campaigns, and partnerships with community organizations. Building community awareness is essential for fostering trust and cooperation between EMS providers and their communities. For related insights, check out our resources on Community. Enhance your community engagement strategies with expert-driven content.
Access our Community Paramedicine directory, offering valuable information on innovative models of care that extend the role of paramedics beyond emergency response. This collection includes articles on preventive care, chronic disease management, and partnerships with healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive care in the community. Understanding community paramedicine is key to improving public health and reducing hospital admissions. For more related content, visit our section on Integrated Care. Stay informed and explore the future of EMS with our resources on community paramedicine.
Stay updated with our Company News directory, featuring the latest announcements, developments, and achievements within the EMS industry. This collection covers everything from mergers and acquisitions to product launches and company milestones, keeping you informed about key changes that impact the EMS landscape. Staying current with company news is crucial for understanding industry trends and developments. For more information, explore our section on Industry Trends. Keep up with the latest news that shapes the EMS field.

The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic on Mar. 11, 2020.

The CDC began closely monitoring the outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, which quickly spread to southeast Asia, Europe, Canada and the U.S. The first case in the United States was announced on Jan. 21, 2020, in the state of Washington, where the patient recently returned from Wuhan.

The World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020. The announcement came shortly after the first human-to-human transmission of the virus in the U.S. was confirmed by the CDC.

EMS has taken the global stage with its frontline response to the pandemic. The EMS1 COVID-19 includes the latest news, videos, podcasts and analysis about EMS training, safety measures, assessment and treatment of patients with COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccine development and supporting the mental health of providers through the pandemic.

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