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Nobody is born with the ability to respond to 911 calls, but these perspectives can help anyone in EMS provide better care and appreciate the ride
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
7 essential strategies for paramedics to restore your emotional energy, ensuring you can continue to provide compassionate care
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
6 intentional ways to reduce the emotional burden on patients and paramedics
Wellness programs and sleep interventions can ease burnout and improve job satisfaction
New Haven’s Elm City COMPASS has responded to nearly 2,000 calls, mostly coming from public safety dispatchers
Dr. Sara Gilman discusses the importance of an Employee Assistance Program that is tailored to the needs of first responders and their unique experience serving the public
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Seven years after the Route 91 Harvest Festival MCI, a paramedic reflects on a frightening moment, and the lessons learned
Guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly talk wellness in this episode of Inside EMS
Is your agency prepared?
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Honor the sacrifices and the legacy left by 9/11 responders by marking the anniversary with community service, education and self-care
Prioritize first responder safety and wellness with grants to support initiatives for mental health, resilience and physical fitness
Anxiety and emotion can spiral into respiratory compromise that is self-reinforcing, frightening and an EMS-treatable emergency
Understand the role of pulse oximetry and waveform capnography to assess and treat patients who are hyperventilating
8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far
5 patient communication strategies to improve response to interventions, increase patient satisfaction and outcomes, and decrease job-related stress
If you were able to interview former President Trump or Vice President Harris, what questions would you ask?
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Download the industry report for insights into EMS staffing and operation trends, and how providers are thinking about career longevity
The Kanawha County paramedic was known for trying to uplift those around her
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
Understanding our autonomic nervous system can help us stay calm, cool and collected through stress
Promoting mental wellness in public safety involves regular check-ins, providing resources, supporting those struggling, leading by example and recognizing signs of stress
Health Department officials have seen a steady increase in 988 calls over the last two years