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PARAMEDIC SAFETY
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
New proposed standards may require significant action to improve safe practices
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
“There is no substitute for experience. Yet, regardless of experience level, it is important to consider how EMS education can teach situational awareness”
Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey
CO poisoning is a life-threatening emergency and victims must be removed from the environment immediately without placing the rescuers in danger
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
The whole-system approach to protecting your personnel from violence
How a hybrid paid/volunteer emergency service model can provide the best care
Five ways to shape policies that enhance patient care, streamline operations and provide a safer working environment
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
Steve Whitehead shares the red flags that mean you’re moving too fast on scene
Find out how body-worn camera video can boost patient care documentation, provider safety and more
Know the signs of escalation and how to diffuse dangerous encounters