Trending Topics

One for the Road: Patient handoff – staying in the room

Why sticking around may be the single best thing you can do to get better at your job

Sponsored by

Editor’s Note: Now playing on EMS1 – “One for the Road,” featuring Steve Whitehead and sponsored by Hartwell Medical. Whether it’s street-smart tips on what to carry in your cargo pocket, or what to do when you make a mistake in the field, bookmark the series today for a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know twice a month.

Have a question? Ask Steve!



The patient is handed off, but don’t leave just yet! In this episode of One for the Road, Steve Whitehead will share why sticking around for a bit may be the single biggest advantage to becoming better at your job.

Watch next: One for the Road: Don’t just do something – stand there!

One for the Road is sponsored by Hartwell Medical. A 30-year player in the industry, Hartwell Medical’s field-tested EMS product line includes vacuum splinting, airway management and immobilization devices designed to meet the latest spinal motion restriction protocols.

Now playing on EMS1 – One for the Road, featuring Steve Whitehead and sponsored by Hartwell Medical. Whether it’s street-smart tips on what to carry in your cargo pocket, or what to do when you make a mistake in the field, this twice-monthly series is a great way to brush up on the essentials all medics need to know. Watch One for the Road.

Steve Whitehead, NRP, is a firefighter/paramedic and EMS instructor with the South Metro Fire Rescue Authority in Lone Tree, Colorado; and creator of the blog, The EMT Spot.