The 10th year of the Pinnacle EMS Leadership reflects on the era of big data, community paramedicine, and EMS provider health and wellness
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Monthly Archives: July 2015
Grant funds new NC transitional care program
The intent of the program is to reduce a patient’s likelihood of readmission and reduce emergency calls to 911
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Ky. EMT accused of sending unsolicited text messages to patient
A case claiming the EMT violated patient privacy rights has been moved from state court to federal court
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EMT refused to respond; I can't find a reason to withhold judgement
Compassion is what gives EMS meaning and an EMT or medic that lacks it needs to leave the tough work to the rest of us
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Ind. man calls 911 for help with air conditioning unit
The man claimed to have a medical emergency; he was arrested and charged for obstructing emergency services
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Account set up to assist NC medic charged with DWI
A gofundme.com account will help pay for defense expenses for an off-duty medic who hit a parked car with an ambulance when responding to a call
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Utah medics may go on strike
Paramedics with Gold Cross Ambulance have reached a breaking point after nearly a year in negotiations with the company
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FDNY medic jumps into river to save drowning woman
The paramedic swam to the patient in the Hudson River and stabilized her until a rescue boat could bring her to an ambulance
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Calif. FD considers first response fee for medical incidents
The $250 charge, in addition to the ambulance fee, is to help pay for sending a fire engine to medical incidents
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Ambulance collision in New Zealand kills patient; injures paramedic
Patient was reported to be in critical condition at the time the ambulance hit a utility pole
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