SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Insufficient sleep impacts decision-making, wellness and risk-taking, putting providers and patients at risk
PARAMEDIC SAFETY
Transporting these patients to specialty centers is the best way to safely manage this virus, and companies are already able to do this
There’s hardly a mobile phone out there that can’t capture video, but EMS providers must maintain professionalism regardless of if they’re being filmed
The first U.S. Ebola case reinforces the need to strengthen community preparedness across public health, healthcare, and emergency management sectors
The PPE protocols contain solid information for hospital treatment, but don’t address specific EMS concerns
Here’s a look at what the agency recommends for patient assessments, proper PPE, disinfecting transport vehicles, and reporting incidents
Lifting is one of those predictable moments in our mostly unpredictable jobs, and changing your technique can reduce pain
Driving an inherently unstable, multi-ton vehicle at speeds beyond your ability to maintain full control is simply a disaster waiting to happen
Whether you’re writing a report or being threatened by an angry crowd, these skills can help you persevere
SAFETY AND SURVIVAL RESOURCES
