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.
The Independence Day holiday can increase the number of intoxicated patients and bystanders you’re likely to encounter on your shift so be careful out there
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
Steve Whitehead gives you permission to break things in this episode of One for the Road
Policies, training and practice changes resulted in faster response time, penalty savings and improved morale across EMTs, paramedics and EMS leadership
Know when and how to use the tools in your ambulance to safely transport a patient from their home
Implementing a new procedure for clearing C-spines requires supplementary data, buy-in from leadership and hands-on training
Scott Politowski, 62, is charged with battery to a law enforcement officer, battery to emergency rescue worker, resisting an officer and disorderly conduct
A viral video shows a massive crowd of protesters part ways to let the ambulance through
Paul Tarashuk was having schizophrenic episode when he was picked up by police on Interstate 95 and dropped off at the nearest gas station
Present the following points from the ACS, ACEP, NAEMSP spinal motion restriction guidelines to help EMS students make transport, device decisions
Implementing a medication administration cross check helped St. Charles County Ambulance District reduce dosing errors and win recognition for its Just Culture
HealthEast Medical Transportation aims to gauge the confidence level of EMS providers around the country in the care of transgender patients
The Yellow Dot program provides first responders with a person’s medical history, allergies, medications and medical conditions
An ambulance carrying a patient was hit at an intersection by a car, leaving the emergency vehicle resting on its side
Use these techniques to build a great foundation of first responder-specific strength and become tactically fit
Violence prevention training and situational awareness can help keep EMS providers safe on scene
Robin Melinda Keane was arrested and charged her with assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery on ambulance personnel and interfering with a firefighter
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuk, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues of patient abandonment, negligence and responsibility
Manufactured, concocted and blended opioids require EMS training, PPE and decontamination strategies
Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution
Know when to stop, how much assistance to provide and how to hand off patient care to responding authorities
Wall, surface and stretcher mounts help secure equipment within the ambulance, reducing the potential for injury to patients and providers
Prepare for awkward lifts with smart strategies and tools to boost patient confidence and avoid on-the-job injuries
This issue features articles highlighting the importance of patient and provider safety during ambulance transport and the need for an EMS overhaul
It’s important to clean and decontaminate the ambulance interior regularly to prevent the spread of germs
The human body is an ideal training tool, but fire/EMS training protocols and the law must be followed
Pre-plan, build, and stock equipment that can serve as a future ambulance and specialty vehicle in the event of emergency evacuation
Warriors heart finds alcohol abuse is the most common addiction in veterans and first responders
Avoid missteps, reduce errors and give hospital staff an in-depth preview of a patient’s condition
Learn how you can quickly assess and treat patients with sepsis as an EMS provider
Transitions of care are critical opportunities to communicate patient assessment and treatment information to other healthcare providers
From full-scale to tabletop exercises, preparing for a mass casualty incident should be part of disaster management training
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