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.
Poor decisions impact the public trust in the agency and the profession
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
Austin’s 911 Mental Health Diversion Program is getting the right resources to mental health crisis and lowering arrest rates
EMS personnel must be familiar with the types of body armor and its practical on-duty use during patient assessment and care
People convicted of felony hate crimes could face an additional five years in prison and up to a $5,000 fine
The police medic, who was not identified, suffered injuries to his wrist and hand
The man was shot in the back after being baptized
Responders would be protected under the bill at a state level, although a similar federal bill has been proposed in Congress
The ambulance, which was carrying two paramedics and a patient, suffered minor damage and no one was hurt
The new EMS body armor will protect providers when they are in the field
EMS providers need to admit that prehospital patient care errors can and do happen to begin addressing this serious cause of patient injury and death
The man assaulted the EMT while being transported to the hospital
A fire department spokesman said paramedics aren’t sent into areas where they need it; union officials say that is not true
The man hit the front passenger side door of the ambulance, injuring one paramedic
Overexertion is a major issue for EMTs – refer to this infographic to identify these serious warning signs.
An ambulance carrying a 7-year-old boy with life-threatening seizures was trapped by two motorists who refused to move
A woman was arrested after kicking a paramedic in the head and neck multiple times
Health care accreditation and safety organizations have cited alarm fatigue as a top patient safety risk
The ambulance got caught after dropping a patient off at a dialysis center; no one was stuck inside the ambulance
A scene two EMS providers thought was “safe” turned out to be much worse than the terrible weather outside
Authorities are seeking a murder warrant against Joseph Anthony Scott, 24, who is being held in jail following the attack
Takata issued the recall due to faulty airbags on both the driver and passenger sides
Both were taken to the hospital, where the toddler was pronounced dead; the woman is in critical condition
One man threw bricks at responders and another threatened to kill them; the fire captain received minor injuries and an AMR ambulance was damaged
Understanding how carbon monoxide attacks the body is the first step in protecting against it
Crews had to wait for police to arrive and determine the scene safe at the domestic shooting
The teenager grabbed one of the female paramedics by her uniform and punched her
Ramandeep Singh inadvertently pulled the gun’s trigger while taking the photo; he was taken to a hospital, where he died
Most injuries studied were mild, but all concussions are potentially serious and researchers say the trend raises public health and safety concerns
A third girl who also was on the ride had hooked her arms on a safety bar and was not ejected.
