Officials were at odds regarding the appeal, and some argued the case needed to be decided by a higher court.
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Monthly Archives: November 2016
Idaho city, family settle suit over baby burned by paramedic
The lawsuit spurred the creation of a new policy that requires personnel to undergo training on how to use heat packs.
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Colo. 911 calls on the rise
Officials are considering implementing a previously successful program aimed at reducing the number of 911 calls on a larger scale.
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Calif. officials voice concerns over EMS policy
Fire Chief Larry Rooney said the changes limited the department’s response to medical calls.
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Service dog joins paramedic with PTSD on ambulance
Army veteran Louis Belluomini said Star has played an integral role in managing his PTSD. (YouTube Photo)
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Do EMS scare tactics help an opioid addict?
EMS1 readers want EMS providers to focus on providing information on rehabilitation centers and where to get help.
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Squirrel attacks, injures 3 at Fla. senior center
A 911 caller told dispatchers that the squirrel had gotten into the building and was jumping on people, biting them and scratching them.
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Off-duty SC paramedics, nurses help save crash victim
A bystander pulled a motorcyclist away from the burning motorcycle; the paramedics and nurses assisted the victim until responders arrived.
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Device used to administer Narcan recalled
Officials warned that the handheld device may not deliver the proper or effective dose of the overdose reversal drug.
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Inside EMS Podcast: Proving the value of mobile integrated healthcare programs
Our co-hosts discuss the first set of standardized measures to evaluate, benchmark and publicly report the outcomes of EMS-based MIH programs.
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