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The NHTSA Office of EMS Offers Just in Time Training Resources for EMS providers playing key roles in community COVID-19 vaccination efforts
As agencies are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, providers must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
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
Gov. Tim Walz joined firefighters, paramedics and police officers at a briefing to call for adherence to COVID-19 safety guidelines as public safety agencies face severe staffing shortages
The original 14-day quarantine recommendation was based on the belief that the virus’ incubation period could extend to two weeks after exposure
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech said they will begin delivering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the country “immediately”
The panel will decide on priority for other first responder groups at future meetings
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it “a great resource”
The company says its vaccine is more than 94% effective and presents “no serious safety concerns”
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said the vaccine rollout will be more challenging than testing; first responders and hospital workers will be the first to receive the vaccine
Campaign County hoping to rebuild its reserve after several members retired or stepped away
EMS will continue to respond, adapt, innovate and lead
The company has asked the FDA for approval to begin distributing its vaccines as early as next month
EMS providers are included in the first half of phase 1 of the state’s distribution plan, and firefighters and police officers are included in the second half
Moderna also said earlier this week that its vaccine appears to be 94.5% effective after an analysis
Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
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