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.
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
Why administration of normal saline off-duty constitutes possession and delivery of a controlled substance
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued employee?
Driving an inherently unstable, multi-ton vehicle at speeds beyond your ability to maintain full control is simply a disaster waiting to happen
The jury ruled there was no criminal negligence when an ambulance on a call and a car collided at a red light, killing an 18-year old girl in 2013
Whether you’re writing a report or being threatened by an angry crowd, these skills can help you persevere
Here are some ways firefighters can prepare the scene before EMS arrives
Officials found no violation related to a complaint about unearned continuing education credits, but a suspension preventing the agency from responding to certain medical calls remains in place
When firefighters arrived she said her foot hurt; when EMS arrived she kicked and spit on a medic as she was being loaded into a gurney
Most of those hurt were kids who suffered acid burns after a routine experiment about tornadoes caused a flash fire
The incident was originally reported as a minor traffic crash before police determined there was a physical altercation
EMS, fire and police came together for a conference on information sharing and collaboration to better keep responders and victims safe
The new rules include stricter procedures for landing in remote areas or flying in poor weather, equipping helicopters with additional safety devices and improving pilot training
Robert White was honored for his nonprofit Safe Kids York County, where he helps host more than 200 events and programs for car seat, gun, bicycle and water safety
They received The Nicholas Rosecrans Award for Excellence in Injury Prevention, which was created to show how grief and frustration can be channeled into lasting good
ACEP report describes need to create safety programs, and a culture of safety integral to every facet of EMS
Bass spoke about the continuing evolution of EMS and his quest to improve helicopter EMS safety
A website that enables providers to anonymously report adverse events or close calls involving patient care or vehicles now has a section for reporting violence
After a string of fatalities from ambulance-involved collisions in 2012, this video created by a N.J. agency shows how drivers react to sirens, and supports using them only in a true emergency
NEMSMA launches initiative to end violence against paramedics
Grant funded program aims to improve bystander CPR and cardiac arrest survival in Bozeman, Mont.
N.C. advanced practice paramedics recognized, awarded for promoting injury prevention and safety
Q&A with Sabina Braithwaite, M.D., M.P.H. on the importance of safety culture, EMS week and why the public needs to better understand EMS
Eleven tips to engage with the media and get the word out about your EMS organization
AMR follows collaborative process to identify treatments, assessments that make the most difference to patient health and satisfaction
The award winning educator, paramedic and author discusses his background and the opportunities in paramedic education
Popular videos include two exclusive interviews on how EMS has handled the Ferguson riots, and a disturbing attempt at CPR that highlights the need for better civilian education across the globe
Here is what EMS agencies need to know to maintain training requirements and compliance with the OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard
Planning, personal protective equipment and routine vaccinations helps maintain infection control
Despite wounds to her chest and thighs she banged on the station door for help before passing out; she later came to and called 911