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How will COVID-19 impact the 20/21 influenza season?
Insights into infection rates, vaccination and EMS volumes from COVID-19 surges and areas already experiencing influenza season
Md. volunteer EMT has lived at fire station since start of pandemic
Pikesville EMT John Schretlen, 26, joined the department in February and has worked on the ambulance almost every day since the pandemic…
Survey: Are you obligated to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Take 2 minutes to help us examine EMS influenza and COVID-19 vaccination policies, practices and perceptions
FDNY union: City plans to cut 400 EMS providers
FDNY EMS Local 257 President Oren Barzilay said the city's plan to eliminate hundreds of EMS positions will put lives at risk
Appeals court: Cleveland EMS captain fired for Facebook posts can resume lawsuit against city
Former Cleveland EMS Capt. Jamie Marquardt was fired for posts that appeared on his Facebook page expressing joy over the death of…
American Girl dolls feature a hero with heart
The newest American Girl doll inspiration, RAA EMT April O’Quinn, is a guiding force for new and future EMS providers
7 must-do steps for flood disaster preparation
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
New resource offers strategies for promoting COVID-19 prevention in communities
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine published guidance that draws from other successful public health campaigns to help EMS leaders…
A case for eliminating patient refusals in EMS
Changing models of patient centered care demand EMS revamp the traditional refusal model and adopt collaborative informed decision making
4 steps to improve EMS workplace investigations
A just culture and a basic internal investigation framework can help leaders prevent and address misconduct
Va. EMT made into American Girl doll
Richmond Ambulance Authority EMT April O'Quinn was nominated by her niece to have a "Heroes With Heart" doll made in her likeness
10 things you need to know to save lives (eBook)
Every second counts in the prehospital environment, so it’s critical that EMS providers stay on top of the latest skills and strategies…