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.
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
In the video, department members recall stolen supplies, being spat on while treating the injured
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
Use of PPE and following infection control practices, especially during aerosol-generating procedures, credited for low rate of on-the-job infection
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the pandemic has exacerbated the need for improved mental health services, saying more than half of Illinoisans reported a decline in their mental wellness
“This is our situation. This is our reality. We are not crying ‘wolf,’” said Robert Kenagy, president and CEO of Stormont Vail Health
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
Many EMS departments in the state are already short staffed, and officials say the vaccine mandate will exacerbate the situation
All healthcare workers in Washington, D.C., must be vaccinated by Sept. 30, with some exemptions available for medical or religious reasons
Bryan Bledsoe: “EMS must be fixed with bulldozers not tweezers”
In this tip, Gordon Graham outlines how first responders should communicate when encountering an individual experiencing a mental health crisis
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
Maury Regional’s newly launched Courtesy Care Call program provides an in-home visit, following hospital discharge at no cost to patients
Data gurus Drs. Remle Crowe and Brent Myers discuss their extensive findings on ketamine use by EMS
The ambulances run on a hybrid system of battery power and gasoline, which is better for the environment, reduces fuel use and extends the life of the vehicle
A second ambulance was needed to bring the patient to a hospital after flames burst through the original rig’s roof and hood
An armed suspect pointed his gun at an EMT and forced a firefighter from the ambulance
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
“You have reached the 911 center for the city of St. Louis. All operators are busy at this time. Please do not hang up. Your call will be answered in the order received.”
Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
Changing the way we think about and train providers on oxygen administration
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes
How disciplinary action is perceived offers evidence for implementing Just Culture values
Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care
The two Warwick firefighters underwent investigation following a patient’s death
Partnership between St. Charles Health and Crook County Fire & Rescue continues to meet local need
A Mercy Flights paramedic, an Ashland Fire & Rescue Battalion Chief and a patient from the initial crash were transported to the hospital
Lower Merion Twp. crews spent 3 hours at the scene; an independent investigation will be conducted to find the cause
