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Community Ambulance ambassador program extended EMS’ role in COVID-19 screening and testing at hotels, arenas and in the community
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive
Well-intentioned homemade cloth masks won’t protect EMS providers from COVID-19 and may increase risk of viral infection
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers will receive an additional $200 biweekly for their work during the pandemic
As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from surprising places
More than half the city’s EMS providers have been exposed to COVID-19 but only those showing symptoms are required to self-isolate
The proposal comes after firefighters who transported the first patient in the state to die from the disease were not notified of the exposure
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said two of the members who tested positive are hospitalized and the rest are recovering at home
The state is asking EMS and healthcare professionals who are licensed but inactive to return to work during the crisis
The ‘Ideascale’ space is looking for ideas related to protecting vulnerable populations and managing supplies
EMS providers across the state are being trained to administer the tests
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
San Francisco paramedics posed for a panoramic photo with their rigs as they work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC has posted NIOSH guidelines for extended use and limited reuse of N95 masks
As psychomotor testing sites close, the NREMT executive committee voted to allow for provisional certifications during the national emergency
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
Foundational beliefs will guide EMS leaders through the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers are taking photos for the campaign by holding up signs asking the public to be considerate of public safety
Interactive maps, infection projections and your own PCR data illustrate how serious the COVID-19 pandemic is in your response area
The CDC has updated their PPE and EPA-registered disinfectant recommendations for all first responders who anticipate close contact with possible COVID-19 cases
As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could “take one for the team” during the outbreak
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the best practices for keeping providers safe and equipment clean as the 2019 coronavirus spreads across the country
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