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.
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
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
In partnership with legal firm Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, the NEMSIS TAC created a quickstart guide for legal considerations for EMS agencies
After a Parma Fire Department ambulance was hit, the department issued a statement on social media reminding residents to be aware of emergency vehicles
Wake County Paramedic Ben Rothermel and his crew members ran for cover with their pediatric patient when the gunshots started
No patient should be worried about discrimination in the back of an ambulance
The results of the study showed that even a 30-minute nap could clear the mind and allow for better decision-making
The EC145e Augusta University AirCare helicopter has a cruising speed of 155 mph, making it one of the fastest in the state
A shooting at a Juneteenth event left 1 dead and 5 injured, but first responders were blocked by partiers as they attempted to transport the patients
Employment lawyer Scott Moore Esq., addresses frequently asked questions
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Two Horry County Fire Rescue members were injured when their rig overturned in an incident involving another vehicle
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Urge your representatives to pass the Prevent Bleeding Act, to expand access to bleeding control kits
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
The petition comes three years after civil rights investigators found Hennepin Healthcare paramedics were sedating people at the request of police
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
Keeping them going round and round during fuel supply disruptions
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
Learn more about psychogenic seizures and how to be a more empathetic provider
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
“The First Step Program” will offer individuals an opportunity to get help without the fear of arrest or having to worry about a lack of health insurance
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the use of ketamine in EMS and new legislation that may restrict its use, as well as the broader implications of legislators weighing in on EMS practices
