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In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure
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Only about 40% of public and private EMS providers in Summit County received the first dose of the vaccine
The Moderna vaccine becomes useless after more than 12 hours at room temperature, and the broken freezer was left undiscovered for nearly 10 hours
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who receive the vaccine will be entered into a raffle to win items such as gift cards, electronics and bicycles
“Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations,” the union tweeted Tuesday
Virtually all hospitals in L.A. County are being forced to divert ambulances with certain types of patients elsewhere during most hours
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers’ exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
The Orange County Health Care Agency issued the order after 20 out of the county’s 25 ERs stopped taking new patients
Seattle Paramedic Alan Goto, a 22-year department veteran, received the vaccine alongside other healthcare workers at UW Medical Center on Tuesday
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
An advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend the second vaccine on Thursday
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among staff and the public
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Battalion Chief of EMS Tom Bouthillet broke down what first responders should know before making their own decision on vaccination
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky emphasized the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and says he plans to get one himself “as soon as practically possible”
D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser announced that vaccinations are expected to begin in the capital on Wednesday
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled throughout Monday and Tuesday to healthcare facilities and nursing homes across the country
The first shots are expected to be given in the coming week to healthcare workers and at nursing homes
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Black and Hispanic neighborhoods were found to have lower rates of bystander AED use than white neighborhoods
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
Orange County’s director of EMS said that an “overwhelming increase” in COVID-19 patients has created a crisis for the county’s healthcare system
The FDA could sign off on emergency use of the vaccine within days following the advisory panel’s recommendation
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
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
The guidelines include information about vaccine timelines and safety, as well as specific recommendations for EMS providers and agencies
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
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