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.
Highlighting a joint statement from EMS associations, Chief Brian Schaeffer argues for a shift towards broader, evidence-based performance metrics to enhance EMS quality and effectiveness
This user-friendly resource aims to address a gap in PPE selection and enhance safety culture
Plum EMS use cases demonstrate when the risk of using L&S is lower than the risk of delaying a lifesaving intervention
A court ruled that Paramedics Joseph Stracke and Stephanie Cisneros did not act in a grossly negligent way when they “inaccurately diagnosed and treated” Kerry Butler Jr.
Officials credited the quick response by area EMS and firefighters for helping the passengers and mitigating any potential environmental problems with fuel runoff
If an EMS provider’s diminished capacity prevents them from performing the job’s essential functions or puts anyone’s safety at risk, consider reasonable accommodations
Please take a couple moments to answer these multiple-choice questions, which will help us capture how your agency is staying up to date on training for EMS treatment of bariatric patients
The two ambulances involved in the crash did not have a patient on board and all four medics were transported to the hospital for evaluation
Paul Tarashuk was struck and killed by a vehicle after first responders released him while he was experiencing a schizophrenic episode
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During the Flight for Life transport, with one helicopter on the ground and another approaching, first responders noticed a drone flying above them
Police are investigating an ambulance crash that left four people injured, including two paramedics
Jerome Anthony Burke, 52, put up a fight after mistaking one of the EMS personnel for the manager of the store who kicked him out earlier that day
It took 10 minutes for a replacement ambulance to pick up the patient and continue transporting him to the hospital
A hands-on patient assessment must be performed to declare a victim dead, even at a potential crime scene
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
