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.
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
Readers respond, does on-duty concealed carry protect providers or threaten scene safety?
The study of the city’s “scoop and run” practice, which allows police to transport some patients, found patients were generally just as likely to survive whether they were transported by cruiser or ambulance
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
How to develop and systematically use a quality review process to improve patient safety
Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was fatally shot by a patient in May 2019 while responding to a report of a seizure
How to make a total-body fitness system using bedsheets or webbing
The two EMS providers suffered minor injuries during a struggle outside their station
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
A Facebook post by the Glen Echo Fire Department detailed how its members treated officers who were beaten and seriously injured
Be sure to include ample space for sleep, fitness and other critical activities whether you are making improvements or building a new facility
A police officer who responded to a domestic violence call said they recognized the man from video of the ambulance theft
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
A framework to quality improvement initiatives to solve your safety challenges
Officials say the AMR crew fled the rig after being assaulted and that the patient allegedly caused the fire while damaging the ambulance interior
Police are investigating whether the bolt was intentionally thrown at the rig
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
The AIMHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
In an end-of-year video, the leaders of eight national EMS and fire associations offered words of gratitude, encouragement and appreciation
From roadside safety, to recommitting to universal precautions, to promoting public health, reflecting on our journey
Emergency services and utilities pivot as outages continue in southern Middle Tennessee
EMS scenes are as safe as we can make them, but that’s not the same thing as being safe
In a letter to the National Governors Association, the American Paramedic Association presents data about EMS providers’ exposure to the virus and asked for equal priority in Phase 1
Concealed carry training implications after two paramedics are shot on duty and one returns fire
An analysis by ESO found that providers spent more than 30 minutes on average with each confirmed COVID-19 patient, including 15 minutes in the confined space of an ambulance
Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
A lawyer for the three EMTs, who have had their certifications suspended, said they were defending themselves against a “violent attack”
