The legislation is currently making its way through the Minnesota house; the bill would remove the 2 percent health-care provider tax
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Monthly Archives: March 2016
Assault case dismissed against Detroit EMT
Byron Beales was charged for allegedly beating a patient he was transporting in an ambulance; his case was dismissed on Wednesday
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Mother of woman who stole ambulance speaks out
The woman’s mother said the woman has mental issues and that she was not aware of her actions when she stole the ambulance
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Committee to discuss EMS performance measures
The EMS Steering Committee will review and discuss proposed performance measures to improve patient care
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15 ambulance crashes over 8 months in NC county
The majority of the crashes occurred when the ambulances did not have their lights and sirens on
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Texas towns move to paid fire and EMS crews
Several counties will add paid fire and EMS crews to increase the number of first responders available and the quality of care they provide
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Paramedic returns to work following assault
The paramedic was responding to a call when a woman spat in her mouth and flicked blood on her before saying she was HIV positive
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Woman steals ambulance, leads police on chase
The woman stole the ambulance from a hospital after paramedics left the vehicle to take a patient into the emergency room.
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Prehospital Ultrasound: Emerging technology for EMS
Review the evidence for nine clinical applications for field ultrasound to assess, treat and monitor critically ill patients
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Photos: Medics transport man with ALS to wedding
The First Call Ambulance Service picked up Nathan Ashley from his home and transported him so he could attend his sister-in-law’s wedding.
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