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.
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
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The measure would make federal grant dollars available to cities and states for programs that pair mental health workers with EMS providers or police officers
A suspect was captured on video stabbing the two victims before bystanders restrained her
When a paramedic attempted to steady the patient, Antwanisha Jones reportedly grabbed the provider’s throat and refused to let go
The National EMS Advisory Council offers updates on EMS issues from roadway safety to ET3 and COVID response
A crew from the Harvard Fire Protection District were responding to a psychiatric call from the police
Franklin County Prosecutor Shawn Sant determined that responders acted appropriately with Werner Anderson, including the administration of ketamine
Researchers have developed a systems-level checklist to address stress and violence affecting fire-based EMS responders
A project titled “Next Generation 9-1-1 Media and Your Telecommunicators’ Mental Health” won Navigator 2022 Research Poster of the Year
Sgt. Michael Daniel-Hagan became ill during a training exercise, was transported to a medical center with limited bed space and was being transferred
Officials with the St. Charles County Ambulance District and the Metro West Fire District said they hope the technology improves safety and response times
James Lavelle Walley apologized Monday after pleading guilty to three counts of sexual battery and two counts of touching a child for lustful purposes
Police said the patient took out a small gun while secured to a gurney in a hallway after Harris County Emergency Corps crewmembers transported her
Conrad John Sunde IV works for the Duluth Fire Department; state and federal boards will determine whether his licenses should be suspended or revoked
Locust Twp. Police Chief Allen Breach said that the EMS provider was riding in the back of the rig, and she and her partner were not transporting a patient
Drs. Watkins, Glomb and Fallat share lessons learned from EMSC Day webinar
EMT Delilah Wells, who was in the back of the rig, the patient who was being transported, and two people in the other vehicle were injured
“Over-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer”
The agency removed its prior masking recommendation to avoid ‘confusion’ about the disease, for which 35 cases have been reported in the U.S.
EMS improvement and research scientists join the podcast to discuss red lights and sirens project
Ketamine versus haloperidol and benzodiazepine or physical restraint only
Elevate safety for yourself, your team and the patient to a principle and the most important thing throughout the call
No one was hurt in the incident, and the ambulance was found afterward
Police are looking for the person who got into the parked rig as providers were responding to a call
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
In this episode, our co-hosts reflect on the recent mass shootings in New York, Texas and Oklahoma and how providers should prepare to respond
Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said the first responders were trying to assist her
“Do you want a headbutt?” EMT Nicholas McGowan asked, according to court documents
Board President Michael Redlener said that the best practices that come from the project will help every agency more safely respond to 911 calls
Polk County Fire Rescue members had restrained the 67-year-old disabled patient on a gurney when Matthew Mullins struck him, police say
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