South African EMS providers featured in new documentary
August 15, 2018
In the first minutes of “Red Zone Paramedics,” paramedic Abdul Waheem Martin says EMS providers are seen as “soft targets” for criminals
Paramedic’s purse stolen from ambulance while on call
August 15, 2018
The paramedic crew was responding to a medical emergency when thieves broke into their ambulance and stole a purse and keys, along with medical supplies
Patient care: First and last impressions make the difference
August 15, 2018
Positive beginning and ending patient interactions fall into the “serial positioning effect” and can boost patient care reviews
Patient care: First and last impressions make the difference
August 15, 2018
Positive beginning and ending patient interactions fall into the “serial positioning effect” and can boost patient care reviews
Johns Hopkins Hospital creates opioid guidelines for common surgeries
August 14, 2018
A panel of doctors, nurses and patients recommended doctors prescribe far fewer opioids for 20 common surgeries such as hysterectomies and breast surgeries
Back to school: Tourniquet training for high school students
August 14, 2018
DHS grant to teach tourniquet application puts direct pressure on kids to help other kids during a mass shooting and before EMS arrives
New TV series highlights EMS crews on night shift
August 14, 2018
“Nightwatch Nation” will follow EMS crews around the country while they work the overnight shift
Calif. woman allegedly leads police on high-speed chase in stolen ambulance
August 14, 2018
Natasha Michelle Scott allegedly led police on a chase that reached 90 miles per hour before she was captured a half-hour later with the use of a spike strip
Patient-centered EMS leadership
August 14, 2018
Patient-centered care partnerships with patients and family need to start at the top
Patient-centered EMS leadership
August 14, 2018
Patient-centered care partnerships with patients and family need to start at the top