Safety
The safety topic provides news, information and resources to keep EMS providers informed about key safety issues, developments and technology, including research and initiatives focused on violence against EMS professionals, how to prevent an injury, near-miss reporting and risk mitigation.
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Become familiar with the signs associated with date rape drugs like Ketamine, GHB and Rohypnol, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim
EMS providers will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Nurses and paramedics in Philadelphia have reported rising incidents of verbal and physical abuse
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
The National Distracted Driving Coalition encourages drivers to activate phone settings that block notifications while driving to reduce crashes caused by distraction
A Philadelphia medic is listed in serious condition after being attacked by a patient during transport
Steve Whitehead shares some important evaluation signs
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
The San Antonio union president urged firefighters and medics to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” after the arrests of Venezuelan gang members
Try these tips to make seat belt use in the patient care compartment just as normal as your personal vehicle
Eye protection is essential PPE for EMS providers to protect against disabling eye injury
We owe it to ourselves and our families to understand and use the PPE designed to protect us from line of duty injury or death
Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a grandparent or a beloved babysitter, these items will give you peace of mind
This phrase has an amazing ability to get people in the middle of an angry rant to stop, listen, and reframe their argument
Firefighters, EMS providers, police and other public safety workers often pursue relatively risky pastimes that can impact their work as well as their families
Improve safety for you, your crew, your patient and your community with these simple strategies anyone can implement
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
Over 50 search teams are deployed across Western North Carolina, rescuing stranded residents after flooding from Hurricane Helene made most roads impassable
Multiple agencies in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas are working around the clock to rescue those trapped by flooding
A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
Violence against EMS personnel has led to a policy about checking and securing weapons before transport
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
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As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Flagler County Fire Rescue is adding 360-degree cameras to the back of their ambulances after a medic allegedly sexually assaulted a patient
By maintaining a high level of awareness and readiness, paramedics and EMTs can significantly mitigate risks to themselves and those they are assisting
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