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

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
Considerations for planning interdisciplinary training and staging include properly equipping EMS providers and developing a common lexicon
Decoding the myth of poor responder resiliency, stress and responder fatigue in EMS
With more safety data available, ambulance remounts may be the next to receive significant upgrades to minimum quality standards
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
Community paramedicine, patient transport, EMS safety, the opioid epidemic and professionalism shape the last year in EMS
By working together to combat acts of mass violence, public safety agencies will save more lives
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