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.
8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far
5 patient communication strategies to improve response to interventions, increase patient satisfaction and outcomes, and decrease job-related stress
Gaining patients’ confidence can be achieved by deliberate actions, like connecting with caregivers, as well as small subtleties, like body language and facial expressions
What tasks are most likely to end up in tragedy if you get complacent on the job?
Interoperable system solutions break data silos and support ongoing innovation
As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks
Readers respond, does on-duty concealed carry protect providers or threaten scene safety?
How to develop and systematically use a quality review process to improve patient safety
Police say a woman stolen the van from outside a dialysis clinic and drove off with an 84-year-old man in the back
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
Combatting the specific risk factors that increase the likelihood of bad decisions when providing emergency medical care
A framework to quality improvement initiatives to solve your safety challenges
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation
Virtually all hospitals in L.A. County are being forced to divert ambulances with certain types of patients elsewhere during most hours
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
Emergency services and utilities pivot as outages continue in southern Middle Tennessee
Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the vaccine guides with the National EMS Management Association
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
MedArrive aims to provide affordable at-home healthcare services by combining physician-led telehealth with hands-on care from EMS professionals
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss CDC guidelines for the release of the COVID-19 vaccine and where emergency services providers should fall on the priority scale
Public health messaging, EMS administration needed to reap the benefits on safety, staffing and stress
EMS finds its place in COVID-19 vaccine priority and administration
Pre-planning and prevention are key to safety and efficiency when your crews are most vulnerable
Officials said the fire was caused by a generator malfunction
There was a lot to talk about last year, so don’t miss these must-listen episodes for a second time
Our co-hosts discuss an FDNY, NYPD collaborative pilot program that allows special teams comprised of mental health professionals and EMS providers to answer non-violent mental health 911 calls
Community Ambulance ambassador program extended EMS’ role in COVID-19 screening and testing at hotels, arenas and in the community
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