Patient Safety
The patient safety topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles sharing how EMS providers can build safety into every system of care, ensuring that patients receive the safest and most reliable care.
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
“There has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS – a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm”
Are you endangering your littlest patients?
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
While the national average for seat belt use reached 91.9% in 2023, some states continue to fall short of this standard
A worker in Bridgeport became trapped when a brick wall collapsed on him
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
The lawsuit claims Gilbert EMS personnel minimized the patient’s blood pressure readings of 207/102 and 209/102, along with other complaints
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said there was a crash involving a vehicle that transports miners underground
EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms
Discover essential tools to help individuals with limited mobility navigate daily life more easily and securely
Optimizing resource management
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
This phrase has an amazing ability to get people in the middle of an angry rant to stop, listen, and reframe their argument
Improve safety for you, your crew, your patient and your community with these simple strategies anyone can implement
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
Body-worn camera video shows officers holding Rhyker Earl down while EMTs administered sedatives
Over 50 search and rescue teams are spread across several states as officials warn that the recovery will be lengthy
Over 50 search teams are deployed across Western North Carolina, rescuing stranded residents after flooding from Hurricane Helene made most roads impassable
The Martin County EMT was found not guilty on all charges
Deputies said the family in Angleton was working on leveling their mobile home when it collapsed on them
