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Equipping paramedics with the training and resources to survive the hazards of the job

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Use the right equipment and enlist extra personnel to help transport bariatric patients out of their homes and into the ambulance while keeping their safety top of mind
A phased approach to adopting the four pillars of a successful safety management system leads to provider safety and a just culture
EMS Chief Ernesto M. Rodriguez shares insights from the City of Austin EMS Department Assault Survey
Incorporating ambulance safety measures into cultural practice can keep patients and providers safe in the event of a collision
Our co-hosts are joined by Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) Chief to discuss staggering survey results about the prevalence of violence in EMS
Being thoughtful is the key to success in EMS training, providing compassionate care and setting priorities
Community paramedicine communication with patients, their family members and the local crews can eliminate obstacles and improve patient care for bariatric patients
Attacks on EMS providers by the very people we are trying to help are becoming all too common: Review your safety practices and training
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
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