Safety Leadership
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
U.S. EMS agencies have been ordering options that make rigs safer and more comfortable for providers and patients
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
In addition, 40 individuals completed Fitch & Associates’ Communication Center Manager program
Lexipol’s Greg Friese, MS, NRP, joins Cebollero and Grayson to discuss the hot topics in 2022, from ambulance safety to provider burnout, and how to steer the EMS ship
The announcement comes three months after two paramedics were charged in the death of Elijah McClain
Eric J. Genna allegedly attempted to strike and threatened to kill an EMS provider with Alton Memorial Hospital
Monongalia County EMT Anthony Oliverio was stabbed approximately three times in the torso and hand
The surviving medic is being treated after a UT East Texas Health System ambulance crashed into an 18-wheeler
Canadian researchers studied the impact of a single night without sleep, as well as chronic poor sleep quality
The 988 mental health crisis dialing code goes live July 16. The experts outline what to expect
When a patient says “I can’t breathe” or “I’m going to die,” you better listen
The kits are part of the city’s new Safe Chicago program, and are equipped with a tourniquet, gauze, shears, gloves and an instruction manual
The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons
Readers share how they’re reacting to the grand jury indictment of two Colorado paramedics following the death of Elijah McClain
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
Think big and act small, time it right using “commitment devices,” and focus on positive reinforcement and social norms
Explore ongoing research into fatigue and strategies to both prevent and manage it
Bryan Bledsoe: “EMS must be fixed with bulldozers not tweezers”
Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization
Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that the time saved with lights and siren use has little-to-no impact on patient outcomes
3 takeaways point to discrepancies in perception of discipline equity, fairness from frontline providers to senior leaders
How disciplinary action is perceived offers evidence for implementing Just Culture values
A fundamental approach to resolving conflict before discipline is required
Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care
End these 8 behaviors to create a culture where bullying is replaced by kindness, dignity and respect
The results of the study showed that even a 30-minute nap could clear the mind and allow for better decision-making
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss a number of recent attacks on providers in the field and the options available to protect industry personnel
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
This year’s recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances
