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Photo of the Week: New York, Chicago EMS providers joined together in COVID-19 fight
Providers from Northwell Health EMS in Queens and Superior Ambulance Service in Chicago are working side-by-side on the front lines of the…
NJ EMT, 24, dies from COVID-19 complications
EMT Kevin Leiva, who worked in North Bergen and as a supervisor at Saint Clare's Hospital, died on Tuesday
LODD: NY firefighter-EMT, 9/11 responder, dies from COVID-19
Valley Stream Firefighter-EMT Mike Field, 59, died from COVID-19 complications after confirmed contact with an infected patient
8 types of data: Telling the story of COVID-19
Stakeholders should consider these 8 data types as they consider how best to move forward during the pandemic and in a post-COVID-19…
Ind. executive order allows retired, inactive EMS professionals to work during pandemic
The governor's order allows inactive EMS providers to work in the state under the supervision of a licensed EMS or healthcare professional
Mass. bill would protect EMS, healthcare workers from liability during COVID-19 crisis
The proposal would shield EMS providers, healthcare workers and hospitals from civil lawsuits as they make difficult decisions during the pandemic
Mo. first responders now eligible for workers’ compensation for COVID-19
The new state rule creates the assumption that first responders diagnosed with or quarantined for the disease were exposed while on duty
Mich. ambulance service using ultraviolet lights to disinfect vehicles
The service says the ultraviolet C lights can be activated remotely and sanitize an ambulance in about two minutes
CDC issues new guidelines for essential workers during pandemic
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
How drones could be used during the COVID-19 response
International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination
The view from inside a New York hospital dealing with COVID-19
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome two health professionals from Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in New York, who discuss what it's like…
ET3 model delayed until Fall 2020
The start of the five-year test period for the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport model has been moved due to the COVID-19…