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Learn what’s changed in the 2021 ACS FTG and how to implement the trauma triage guidelines
The time has come for EMS leaders and clinicians to take a data-informed look at how we operate apparatus and the risks involved
Apply crew resource management sterile cockpit rules to stay safe amidst increased roadway dangers
13,400 people were killed in DUI crashes in 2021, costing $280 billion in medical expenses, lost wages and loss of quality of life
The graduate degree position in clinical paramedicine is meant to alleviate recruitment and retention losses
First responders, clinicians, and policymakers now have access to useful, real-time data, said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Office of National Drug Control Policy director
Comments are due by Oct. 31
The Public-Release Research Dataset is the first to include information from all 50 U.S. states
Brian Tegtmeyer has more than 26 years of experience in public safety communications
Gamunu Wijetunge is “a leader within NHTSA’s Office of EMS, an advocate for clinicians,” said Jon Krohmer, who is retiring from the position
Does your ambulance design prohibit good patient care while putting providers at risk?
Revision addresses issues such as pediatrics, geriatrics, behavioral/psychiatric health, cultural humility, EMS operations, pharmacology, and EMS wellness
Inspired to become an EMT by the televsion show “Emergency!”, Dr. Jon Krohmer will retire as director of NHTSA OEMS following five years leading the agency
In partnership with legal firm Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the NEMSIS TAC created a quickstart guide for legal considerations for EMS agencies
On this episode of Inside EMS, Dr. Krohmer joins show regular Kelly Grayson and guest host Rob Lawrence to discuss the industry
The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Breaking down police, fire rescue, EMS roles in a traffic incident management system
The list of resources includes training videos, a skills checklist and information about the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
What public safety can learn from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Despite extensive research finding lights and siren use makes little difference in patient outcomes, and in fact causes harm to patients, providers and the public, too many continue to respond hot
ET3, Telemedicine and PPE were on the agenda during a 2-day virtual meeting
EMS agencies are encouraged to report their unmet needs, such as personnel or PPE shortages, using the online form
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
Funding, COVID-19, civil unrest: Resources from the Federal Interagency Committee on EMS Meeting for the challenges facing EMS
With every state declaring some degree of state of emergency, the way EMS is delivered will change to suit the current situation
The webinar will discuss implications for local EMS leaders and how one state is preparing for a surge in demand for EMS services due to COVID-19
If children aren’t properly restrained in the back of your ambulance, it puts everyone at risk
The vast majority of respondents to the NHTSA survey said they considered EMS to be an essential government service