Vaccine
Cebollero and Bashoor discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
Review the major milestones associated with initial vaccine rollout, clinic scale-ups, and the race to determine the efficacy of vaccines on new variants
One year later: I’m thankful for vaccinated EMTs and paramedics and their willingness to serve others with compassion and empathy
The court order says the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority to enact the mandate for providers that participate in the government programs
Just two days after its discovery on Nov. 24, the WHO classified the Omicron variant as one of concern
An EMS lieutenant is suspected to have been at the center of the scheme
The push comes amid concern about increased spread of the virus from holiday travel and gatherings
The ripple effects of OSHA’s vaccinate or be tested requirement and CMS’ healthcare vaccination rule
Polk County Fire Chief Robert Weech said the union’s claims of service downgrades are “untrue and misleading”
A high number of city EMTs and paramedics called in sick Saturday suffering side effects from their first COVID-19 vaccine shot
The state is not offering a religious exemption to workers who risk losing their jobs if they are unvaccinated
CDC advisers will make more detailed recommendations Tuesday, and a final decision by the agency’s director is expected soon after that
The poll examined the frequency of vaccine mandates, incentives, termination and jumping ship
Mayor de Blasio says the city’s agencies, like FDNY and NYPD, are prepared to deal with potential staff shortages
The vaccine maker said that like adults, the vaccinated youngsters had temporary side effects including fatigue, headache, fever and injection site pain
The CDC will consult with experts before finalizing official recommendations for who should get boosters and when
FDA approval of the vaccine for kids ages 5-11 is expected in early November, with shots expected to be available within days following the decision
Municipal workers who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
Most state EMS agencies are now reporting vaccination rates upwards of 90 percent and roughly a third of departments are seeing 100 percent compliance
The state is set to begin enforcing its mandate for medical workers on Oct. 29
Shellie Nicklos worries she may not be able to continue working for Seattle Fire, and hopes an accommodation can be ‘carved out’ for her
EMS attorneys Steve Wirth and Scott Moore discuss looming vaccine mandates
Should healthcare professionals lose their jobs if they refuse a COVID-19 vaccine?
The vaccine is designed to produce antibodies to oxycodone, blocking the drugs’ ability to reach the brain
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on October 26 for Pfizer and BioNTech’s Emergency Use Authorization application
Healthcare workers requested an order blocking the state mandate because it lacked a religious exemption
Of the 475 religious exemptions filed with the city, 419 are from first responders in fire and EMS
Dozens of responders and supporters gathered to rally against Orange County’s pending vaccine deadline
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the decision this week, hoping to increase the number of trained vaccinators ahead of a push for COVID-19 booster shots
The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons
One initiative states facilities receiving funds through Medicare or Medicaid will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19, which likely includes EMS, according to legal scholars
Part of the president’s plan includes requiring vaccines for healthcare workers at places where Medicare and Medicaid payments are accepted
Monongalia EMS, Star City EMS, HealthNet Aeromedical Services and HealthTeam Critical Care Transport will require employees to be fully vaccinated
