Mental Health
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There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
Leaders share staff support and retention ideas they implemented to support providers during call surges
Created earlier this year, Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit members are trained in de-escalation techniques
It’s critical we maintain strong convictions that define who we are and what we do to better serve our community
A pair of “Humans of New York” posts featured an EMS provider sharing how he connects with patients, while also describing the industry’s struggles
The unique partnership is an attempt to decrease emergency services contacts with individuals who are better served by mental health professionals
The union accuses local government officials of excluding EMTs, paramedics from offering input
In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police
Of 2,345 paramedics surveyed, 89% said their jobs affect mental health, an issue that has worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic
Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed
As part of the Community Assistance Response program, paramedics and mental health professionals, rather than police, are at the forefront of non-violent crisis calls
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
Paramedic-turned-Uber Eats-driver shares salary, childcare challenges
Regardless of position, EMS providers can still deal with feelings of inadequacy, rejection and isolation; finding internal fulfillment is a must
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
Leaders at Rutherford County EMS say the previous practice of 24/48 shifts did not leave providers enough time to satisfy a healthy work-life balance
The most recent survey results from the American Ambulance Association, in partnership with Newton 360, reflect working conditions during the pandemic
The Health and Human Services Department announced $15 million in funding available for states to create and improve response to mental health- and substance use-related crises
Denver’s Support Team Assisted Response program pairs police officers with mental health professionals for some 911 responses
Dov Maisel advises on 5 elements of disaster response as United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit team responds to Florida
What the research on family presence during resuscitations tells us about grief and bereavement, PTSD symptoms, and any impact on the performance of healthcare professionals
The RapidSOS web-based tool will enable responders to connect patients with the best resources
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
How technology can automate response planning needs to minimize added stress to crew
I hope first responders working the scene can get the psychological care they need, soon
High stress, low pay and a tight job market is putting extra pressure on dispatchers at Morgan County 911 communications center
The Springfield Community Crisis Response Team would be comprised of one EMT or nurse and one clinician that would be available 24/7 to respond to non-violent 911 calls
Surviving COVID-19 and now managing its ongoing health effects has given me a new appreciation for family, friends and life
The financial incentive is a stopgap effort until overall pay can be increased to address staffing shortages
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