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.
Resources to dispel three myths about hot response to improve clinician, patient and community safety
EMS lift assists on the rise
What you need to know about lift assist devices, risks, patient assessment and fall prevention
This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
Officials say the fleet remains safe, but the latest fire has prompted a full investigation and plans to shift to cooler-running diesel models
For the second time in three months, a vehicle crashed into the roof of the Clay-Ray Veterans Association building in Excelsior Springs
Crews navigated extreme terrain using ATVs while a tour helicopter flew Seward firefighters to the scene
A UCSF-led study using ESO data found EMS providers often failed to recognize status epilepticus during prehospital care, leading to treatment delays and reduced benzodiazepine dosing
Enhance your IV insertion skills with these expert tips, ensuring efficient and effective patient care in emergency situations
Relatives of James Foster Jr. filed a federal lawsuit alleging wrongful death and medical malpractice after a Sioux City paramedic injected him with the wrong drug, leading to his death
The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals’ life-saving work and leadership in public safety
The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives
Sioux City Fire Rescue teamed up with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s for a first-of-its-kind emergency evacuation drill
Before you grab the naloxone or reach for the benzos, hit play on this toxidrome masterclass
While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off-duty
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Hayword authorities say the patient had methamphetamine in his system when midazolam was administered during an in-custody incident
An FDNY EMS crew is under investigation after allegedly hitting an unconscious road rage victim with their ambulance and leaving the scene without providing aid
The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care
A MetroAtlanta Ambulance paramedic has been accused of assaulting a patient during transport
A worker was trapped inside the Sandy Pond Water Tower in Yarmouth after a medical emergency
Make your patient feel less like a sack of potatoes with these tips from Steve Whitehead
Warning signs and a checklist for evaluating patients after a lift assist
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
On-scene considerations for EMS assessment for evaluating lift-assistance calls and making transportation decisions for geriatric fall patients
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