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BREAKING NEWS
Funding gaps, rising costs and blocked attempts to exit urban renewal districts have left Ada County first responders struggling to meet response-time goals
The 鈥淪he Drives Act,鈥� would require the NHTSA to include advanced female dummies, aiming to close a safety gap in how cars are rated and approved
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
With more than 60 open paramedic and EMT positions, the city is piloting telemedicine and nurse diversion programs while preparing a new recruitment push
A department review found paramedics and EMTs followed recommended chest pain procedures in just 13.2% of cases
Chief Robert Perko says delayed 911 calls and lack of oversight among volunteer responders have led to communication breakdowns and risk to patient care
Clarks Fork Valley EMS provider Everett Edwards died after the ambulance he was driving was struck by a pickup truck and overturned
In partnership with UCHealth, Ute Pass Regional Health Service District joins a small group of EMS providers equipped to deliver prehospital blood transfusions
A lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled by beach umbrella, forcing first responders to cut the metal rod into sections before transporting her to the hospital
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
Teaching points from the 鈥榤alpractice or murder鈥� case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
鈥淲e must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,鈥� one commenter wrote
If you don鈥檛 know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don鈥檛 belong in EMS
Teaching points from the 鈥榤alpractice or murder鈥� case 鈥� Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
鈥淲hen the prosecutor sees and hears compassion, competence and professionalism, even in the face of significant errors being made, it becomes much harder to justify filing criminal charges鈥�
PRODUCT NEWS
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
AdvanceClaim is designed to streamline claims processes, enhance revenue cycle management, and ensure compliance
These devices, crucial for measuring blood oxygen levels, have shown discrepancies in accuracy when used on darker skin, leading to potential health risks for non-white patients, the study states
Dental and medical professionals who may experience operational, logistical, or financial issues are encouraged to call 800-999-9729
biospatial combines EMS electronic patient care reports (ePCR) with other electronic healthcare data sources
The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs