SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Snohomish County, Washington, officials describe the EMS transport of the first confirmed 2019-nCoV patient in the U.S.
Violence against first responders requires constant vigilance on the scene
The first-ever HIPAA settlement in EMS cost a service $65,000. What can be done to make sure your agency isn’t next?
As experts warn the coronavirus spread needs to be taken seriously, prepare dispatch, EMS providers to identify the symptoms and communicate with public health officials
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review principles of situational awareness
The Center for Patient Safety launches a webinar series, “The Road to High Reliability,” allowing industry experts to share strategies to reduce clinical errors by cultivating a robust safety culture
Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
