These tools create the first set of standardized measures to evaluate, benchmark and publicly report the outcomes of EMS-based MIH programs.
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Monthly Archives: October 2016
Pa. EMS agency launches ‘One Breath from Death’ campaign
The service will begin asking overdose patients for their preferred funeral home should they not survive their next overdose. (West End Ambulance Service Photo)
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What role do point-of-care devices have in firefighter rehab?
Point-of-care devices can supplement but not replace history-taking and physical examination during fireground rehab patient assessment.
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How I got through a well-being check
Small acts of empathy and gratitude are deposits of kindness to get EMS providers through the worst calls.
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Study: Skin patch could help kids with peanut allergies
The therapy works by training the skin’s immune system to tolerate small amounts of peanuts.
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17 injured after church van, SUV collide on NC highway
Two victims had to be flown by emergency helicopter for treatment; there were no fatalities.
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Colo. firefighter-paramedic dies after suffering training injury
Jermaine Frye, 31, had been hospitalized after a recent on-duty injury; he later went into cardiac arrest at his home.
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W.Va. board OK's ambulance plan
The agency reached an agreement a year ago with the Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department to place an ambulance and crew at the fire hall.
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NEMSAC: EMTs should be able to give Narcan
The council emphasized proper training of EMTs and EMRs for both medication administration and assessment of the patient.
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Experts update job analysis for critical care paramedics
The objective of the job analysis to define a job in terms of the work behaviors necessary to safely and effectively perform the job at a specified level of expertise.
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