Workplace Stress
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Exploring the distinct stressors first responders face during medical calls
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Dr. David Black, president of Wellness Solutions for Lexipol, welcomes first responders and their families to the second annual First Responder Wellness Week
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It comes down to selecting the right members and training them in two key areas
Corrine Flammer, N.J.’s first mental health resilience officer, details how EMS leaders can create custom resiliency plans that address the needs of individual providers
Cold showers offer a powerful and accessible tool for officers to combat stress, boost resilience and cultivate mental clarity
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
First responders can search for providers by by location, areas of expertise, accepted insurance, licensure and telehealth
COVID-19 pandemic increased substance use, burnout among first responders, study finds
The study investigated how burnout influenced the relationships between work stress, workplace support measures, COVID-specific assistance strategies and potentially harmful substance use
The depth of workplace relationships has a bigger impact on mental health than many providers realize
Four steps to stopping the stress cycle
The Waterloo fire chief also hopes to lessen stress on his crew by buying a new front-line ambulance for Station 3
EMS1’s EMS trends state-of-the-industry survey provides targets for reducing stress, staffing challenges and leadership shortfalls
Adopting programs to improve service delivery and agency culture
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