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ACEP report describes need to create safety programs, and a culture of safety integral to every facet of EMS
The former DHS chief medical officer/assistant secretary for health affairs looks at emerging health threats and what a severe pandemic might mean to national security
The most demanding yet unrecognized and unrewarded job in EMS is that of the supervisor, manager and leader who really cares about their workers
Research also looks at pain management for patients, and depression among EMTs
There should be a more formal system in place to make sure responders get the support they need