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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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Safety
A research-based approach to understanding assaults against EMS personnel
EMS Chief Ernesto M. Rodriguez shares insights from the City of Austin EMS Department Assault Survey
September 03, 2019 04:35 PM
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Ernesto M. Rodriguez, MA, LP
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Patient Handling
My lowest moment as a paramedic
I still regret a euphoric comment to my partner after lifting a morbidly obese patient
September 03, 2019 12:34 PM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
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Patient Safety
4 quick ways to improve ambulance safety
Incorporating ambulance safety measures into cultural practice can keep patients and providers safe in the event of a collision
September 02, 2019 05:07 PM
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Tim Nowak, BS, NRP
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Patient Handling
Minn. ambulance strikes, kills woman
June 21, 2009 05:58 AM
Patient Handling
Texas paramedic involved in ambulance crash
June 19, 2009 03:44 AM
Responders express sorrow over Vt. ambulance driver’s death
June 17, 2009 05:25 AM
Texas paramedic attacked on call
June 17, 2009 05:15 AM
Infection Control
Fla. experiences first swine flu death
June 17, 2009 04:31 AM
Safety Starts at the Top
June 16, 2009 07:23 AM
First Responder Safety: Time for a Change
June 16, 2009 07:16 AM
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Vt. ambulance driver killed in crash
June 16, 2009 05:55 AM
Flu pandemic deaths linked to poor public health
June 16, 2009 05:51 AM
FDA campaign warns against swine flu scams
June 15, 2009 12:23 PM
Attorney defends Okla. trooper’s actions to stop ambulance
June 15, 2009 12:16 PM
Another Letter from the Chief for Safety, Health and Survival Week
June 15, 2009 08:33 AM
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Kelly Grayson, AGS, NRP, CCP
Five Points for First Responder Fitness
June 15, 2009 06:14 AM
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Bryan Fass
Safety
EMS Safety: Take a time-out
June 15, 2009 05:28 AM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
Okla. Highway Patrol releases dashboard video of paramedic scuffle
June 13, 2009 05:29 AM
22 fall ill from carbon monoxide leak at Calif. church
June 12, 2009 12:38 PM
Maine firefighter-paramedic dies after collapse, surgery
June 12, 2009 05:36 AM
Okla. Highway Patrol refuses to release dashboard video in paramedic scuffle
June 12, 2009 04:56 AM
NC paramedic recalls explosion at ConAgra plant
June 11, 2009 10:15 AM
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About 30 vehicles pile up on foggy Calif. pass
June 10, 2009 10:52 AM
DC patient steals ambulance, stopped by fire engine
June 10, 2009 05:56 AM
Infection Control
UN investigates severity of global swine flu
June 10, 2009 04:59 AM
Canadian ambulance stolen, taken on joyride
June 09, 2009 05:03 AM
Shaping EMS provider beliefs about safety practices
June 08, 2009 01:04 PM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
2 swine flu cases found at American University, Cairo
June 08, 2009 04:46 AM
2 killed in Mich. collision of EMS truck, van
June 07, 2009 07:59 AM
Ore. teen struck by lightning lucky to be alive
June 06, 2009 04:36 AM
New swine flu deaths reported in 5 states
June 05, 2009 05:26 AM
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2 killed in brush fires in rare SoCal storm
June 04, 2009 06:41 AM
Canada paramedics unknowingly exposed to swine flu
June 04, 2009 05:24 AM
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