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.
Limit your exposure and clean the ambulance and your clothing before heading home after shift to avoid contaminating your home and loved ones
A joint NAEMSP, NASEMSO, NEMSMA, NAEMT, APA position statement prioritizes patient and provider safety
The need for data-driven decisions in managing aggressive patients while ensuring safety and compliance
In this tip, Gordon Graham outlines how first responders should communicate when encountering an individual experiencing a mental health crisis
The state DHHS and CDC issued an emergency rule requiring vaccination by October 1
During transport, a man allegedly attacked 2 EMTS with a knife and took over the wheel for a short period of time before one EMT wrestled it back
Data gurus Drs. Remle Crowe and Brent Myers discuss their extensive findings on ketamine use by EMS
Researchers are gathering data to understand the factors that influence EMS providers’ decision to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
A pair of “Humans of New York” posts featured an EMS provider sharing how he connects with patients, while also describing the industry’s struggles
The ambulances run on a hybrid system of battery power and gasoline, which is better for the environment, reduces fuel use and extends the life of the vehicle
The National Health Service England accelerates plans for all ambulance trusts to use body-worn cameras to better protect staff
Whether you have years of unhealthy eating under your belt or want to fine-tune your diet, it’s never too late to make changes
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
Of 2,345 paramedics surveyed, 89% said their jobs affect mental health, an issue that has worsened with the COVID-19 pandemic
Danielle Lynn Hineline, 29, who remains at large, is accused of punching one Manheim Township provider and hitting another with a metal clip
EMT Jacob Dindinger continues to fight while recovering from injuries suffered in Tucson shooting
An armed suspect pointed his gun at an EMT and forced a firefighter from the ambulance
The guard fired a single shot at the knife-wielding patient, which police say likely hit a back tire of the ambulance
As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
A Scranton man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly lighting an ambulance on fire then walking away
Jacob Dindinger remains in critical condition after being shot in the head, neck and arm
“If this incident isn’t a call to action, I’m really not sure what is,” Tucson police chief says of attack on fire, EMS professionals
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
What first responders need to know about the likelihood of side effects from the vaccine vs. the virus, plus new infection rates
The impact COVID-19 had, and didn’t have, the changes we’re embracing and the change providers want to see
A man shot a firefighter and two members of a Tucson ambulance crew, and killed a neighbor, before he was shot by police, officials said
Strategies for overcoming the unique challenges of leading a non-profit EMS organization
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
A first responder in Caledonia was punched in the groin after arriving on scene to help police transport a female truck driver in possession of illegal drugs
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