How to use OPQRST as an effective patient assessment tool
January 20, 2020
OPQRST is an important part of patient assessment and the start of a conversation with the patient about their pain complaint
$750K Medicare fraud leads to prison sentence for former EMS operator
January 20, 2020
The former operator of a private ambulance service must serve 30 months in federal prison and pay restitution
Why patient hand-offs are important to successful care
January 20, 2020
Standardizing the transition of care helps improve patient safety and ensure the patient's care is smooth and no information is lost
Ohio fire/EMS fundraising to campaign for tax levy, avoid brownouts
January 20, 2020
Fire officials say the levy would provide funds to hire more firefighters and paramedics, ensuring more consistent coverage
Ambulance attacked with chunk of concrete in Texas
January 20, 2020
The large piece of concrete was thrown through the rig’s window as it was traveling on the roadway
Fallen Pa. paramedic inspires petition for stricter roadway laws
January 20, 2020
Paramedic Michael Bedner, a former colleague of fallen Paramedic Supervisor Matt Smelser, launched the online petition
PTSD support dog joins Fla. county public safety department
January 19, 2020
The golden retriever, Rucker, is trained to provide emotional support for EMS providers and other first responders
Contentious debate continues over tax levy for Ill. EMS
January 19, 2020
Many residents pushed back against the 0.004% levy, which EMS leaders say is needed due to lack of resources and volunteers
Trooper hurt after car strikes ambulance at crash scene
January 19, 2020
The Michigan State Police trooper was thrown from the rig while interviewing a driver from a prior collision
NC county approves portion of $8M shared fire-EMS station
January 18, 2020
The new building will have the latest communications and other technology, more space and equipment for training, and improved separate accommodations for male and female personnel