Vaccine
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
“Every arm counts:” 4 ways to encourage more people in your community to get vaccinated
A partnership with the University of Texas’ Dell Medical School allowed some ATCEMS providers to get access to the first vaccine shipment
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
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
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
EMS physicians explain vaccine testing and administration process during the University of Washington EMS Fellowship Grand Rounds
Seattle Paramedic Alan Goto, a 22-year department veteran, received the vaccine alongside other healthcare workers at UW Medical Center on Tuesday
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
An advisory panel is expected to vote to recommend the second vaccine on Thursday
According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office, EMS providers come after nursing home residents and staff, and high-risk healthcare workers, in line for the COVID-19 vaccine
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among staff and the public
Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Battalion Chief of EMS Tom Bouthillet broke down what first responders should know before making their own decision on vaccination
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky emphasized the safety and efficacy of the vaccine and says he plans to get one himself “as soon as practically possible”
D.C. Mayor Murial Bowser announced that vaccinations are expected to begin in the capital on Wednesday
Deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine are scheduled throughout Monday and Tuesday to healthcare facilities and nursing homes across the country
The first shots are expected to be given in the coming week to healthcare workers and at nursing homes
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
On this episode, our hosts are joined by the president of the American Paramedic Association who details the collaborative effort behind the vaccine guides with the National EMS Management Association
The FDA could sign off on emergency use of the vaccine within days following the advisory panel’s recommendation
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
The paper urges elected officials to issue executive orders guaranteeing that EMS providers will be included in the first priority tier
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
The American Ambulance Association HR Consultant discusses options open to EMS managers to ensure providers are vaccinated
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
The guidelines include information about vaccine timelines and safety, as well as specific recommendations for EMS providers and agencies
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
The new amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration aims to open more pathways for telehealth use and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
Friday is the deadline for states to requests doses of the Pfizer vaccine, as officials work to determine who will receive the first shots
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss CDC guidelines for the release of the COVID-19 vaccine and where emergency services providers should fall on the priority scale
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