SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Learn the signs and symptoms for this significant behavioral emergency and the importance of rapid patient sedation
Every medic that worked with Brian Shepler, 44, has a story to tell about him as a leader, problem solver and mentor
The need for ballistic vests as an all-hazard PPE for EMS personnel reflects their changing role and the constant threat of violent patient encounters
Knowing when to use these management tools to identify and reduce at-risk work behaviors is critical to being a successful EMS leader
How should EMS treat a traumatic cardiac arrest stabbing victim?
Unified command and collaborative response by all responders in community is the key to successful active shooter and MCI response
Being assaulted may be part of the job for EMS providers, but it must not be tolerated or condoned by employers, leaders and peers
Follow these methods to facilitate a safe contact with a patient experiencing hallucinations, suicidal ideations or acting violently
Would arming EMTs and paramedics actually protect them?
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
