Feds Sue Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis

December 23, 2020

The Justice Department sued Walmart on Tuesday, accusing it of fueling the nation’s opioid crisis by pressuring its pharmacies to fill even potentially suspicious prescriptions for the powerful painkillers. The…

PA Vaccinates Medical Workers Against COVID-19

December 22, 2020

Staff and high-risk residents of long-term care facilities including nursing homes will begin getting vaccine next week. The post PA Vaccinates Medical Workers Against COVID-19 appeared first on JEMS.

Post Intubation Sedation and Pain Control Management

December 22, 2020

A review of our 2018 article discussing post-intubation management of sedation and pain control to improve patient outcomes. The post Post Intubation Sedation and Pain Control Management appeared first on…

U.S. Deaths in 2020 Top Three Million

December 22, 2020

This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths expected to top 3 million for the first time — due mainly to the coronavirus pandemic. The post U.S. Deaths…

COVID Bill to End ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills

December 22, 2020

Ground ambulance services will not face the same restrictions, and the legislation only calls for more study of their billing practices. The post COVID Bill to End ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills…

Identifying Toxic Leadership in EMS Organizations

December 22, 2020

This submission introduces the theory of toxic leadership, how to recognize it and what leadership looks like moving forward. The post Identifying Toxic Leadership in EMS Organizations appeared first on…