Medic’s side-gig choice prompts discussion on provider pay, benefits
December 31, 2020
On this episode of Inside EMS, our co-hosts discuss a recent viral tabloid story about a medic's choice of a second job and the industry pay scale
How to lessen a fearful patient’s discomfort
December 31, 2020
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
How to lesson a fearful patient’s discomfort
December 31, 2020
While starting an IV or giving someone an IM injection doesn’t hurt you – the provider – a bit, that doesn’t mean it’s the most pleasant experience for the recipient
Worcester will serve as ‘super site’ to vaccinate first responders from area communities
December 30, 2020
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
Texas city’s state-of-the-art ‘COVID ambulances’ to hit the road in January
December 30, 2020
Converse spent its CARES Act money on the Infectious Disease Response Units, which feature several technological upgrades
Pa. FF-EMT’s death caused by multiple pulmonary embolisms from COVID-19
December 30, 2020
Firefighter Stephen Sunday, 28, began working for the Scranton Fire Department in January and was known around the firehouse as having an "all-in attitude"
Woman hits rig with car, threatens to kill medic, police
December 30, 2020
Providers responding to a medical call blocked a woman’s parked car with the rig, resulting in an altercation and leading to her arrest
Where should you start when it comes to benchmarking?
December 30, 2020
The AMIHI benchmarking project focuses on high-performance, high value operational measures
Compensated vs. decompensated shock: what you need to know
December 30, 2020
When shock is suspected, it's important to identify which stage you're working with
Mass. firefighters union slams state’s coronavirus vaccine plans
December 30, 2020
"Massachusetts still has not provided any dates, times, or vaccination locations," the union tweeted Tuesday