New San Diego ambulance policies end response-time crisis
November 1, 2018
Response times have improved, staffing levels are up and new dispatch procedures have boosted efficiency since the city changed its contract with AMR
Fallen firefighter-paramedic recognized with roadway named in his honor
November 1, 2018
The “Firefighter and Paramedic Patrick Wolterman Memorial Highway” sign was erected for the first responder who died in a fire in 2015
When should EMS professionals report abuse?
November 1, 2018
Our cohosts discuss a recent event involving a paramedic allegedly choking a patient, and how and when to speak up in that situation
Pulsara unveils 3 new patient-type modules for communication platform
November 1, 2018
The additional modules include Trauma, Sepsis and Cardiac Arrest, allowing care team members to communicate about patients more efficiently
EMS World Expo Quick Take: How pharmacists improve EMS patient care
November 1, 2018
A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects
EMS World Expo Quick Take: Preventable death during civilian public mass shootings
November 1, 2018
Introducing paradigm-shifting research in an effort to influence policy changes needed to save more lives in mass shooting responses
Evidence-based guidebook on fatigue released by NASEMSO
October 31, 2018
“Evidence-Based Guidelines for Fatigue Risk Management in Emergency Medical Services” was created to mitigate the effects of fatigue
Ala. county police now equipped with naloxone to help fight opioid crisis
October 31, 2018
As part of the ongoing effort to battle the opioid epidemic, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale late last month armed his deputies with naloxone
NASEMSO releases new EMS Scope of Practice framework
October 31, 2018
The “Scope of Practice Model Decision-Making Framework for Emergency Medical Services” is now available online
EMS World Expo Quick Take: 5 ingredients for psychomotor mastery
October 31, 2018
Competence is the minimum goal for EMT and paramedic students. EMS educators need to put their students on the path to mastery