Patient Care & Compassion /patient-care-compassion Patient Care & Compassion en-US Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:19:47 GMT Out of the office, into the field: Why real leaders show up /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up Learn proven ways for public safety leaders to earn credibility—from riding along with crews to listening deeply. It's all about relationships—and why they matter more than ever. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:19:47 GMT /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up From sirens to solutions: Guiding paramedics to a patient-centered mindset /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Learn how paramedics are shifting from emergency response to patient-centered care. Discover key strategies to train, support and redefine success in modern EMS roles. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:43:47 GMT /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset ‘You are not alone. You are worth it. We do recover’ /substance-abuse/you-are-not-alone-you-are-worth-it-we-do-recover Discover how paramedic Tawnia Rutherford overcame addiction and trauma after a violent relationship nearly ended her life. A raw, honest story of healing and hope. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:53:32 GMT /substance-abuse/you-are-not-alone-you-are-worth-it-we-do-recover N.J. EMT fired after allegedly stealing from patient /legal/n-j-emt-fired-after-allegedly-stealing-from-patient After performing an initial assessment, Antoni Simmons, 44, allegedly stole hundreds of dollars from the patient's purse Tue, 15 Jul 2025 16:22:28 GMT /legal/n-j-emt-fired-after-allegedly-stealing-from-patient Out of the office, into the field: Why real leaders show up /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up Learn proven ways for public safety leaders to earn credibility—from riding along with crews to listening deeply. It's all about relationships—and why they matter more than ever. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:19:47 GMT /paramedic-chief/out-of-the-office-into-the-field-why-real-leaders-show-up From sirens to solutions: Guiding paramedics to a patient-centered mindset /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Learn how paramedics are shifting from emergency response to patient-centered care. Discover key strategies to train, support and redefine success in modern EMS roles. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:43:47 GMT /community-paramedicine/from-sirens-to-solutions-guiding-paramedics-to-a-patient-centered-mindset Fla. EMT returns from second volunteer humanitarian trip to Ukraine /international/fla-emt-returns-from-second-volunteer-humanitarian-trip-to-ukraine William Shock first traveled to the war-torn country in 2023 and is already planning his third return trip Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:59:44 GMT /international/fla-emt-returns-from-second-volunteer-humanitarian-trip-to-ukraine Colo. paramedic charged with manslaughter after sedating, restraining man /legal/colo-paramedic-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sedating-restraining-man Edward McClure, who was fired by AMR in December 2024, is also accused of falsifying the patient care report Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:50:35 GMT /legal/colo-paramedic-charged-with-manslaughter-after-sedating-restraining-man ‘You are not alone. You are worth it. We do recover’ /substance-abuse/you-are-not-alone-you-are-worth-it-we-do-recover Discover how paramedic Tawnia Rutherford overcame addiction and trauma after a violent relationship nearly ended her life. A raw, honest story of healing and hope. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:53:32 GMT /substance-abuse/you-are-not-alone-you-are-worth-it-we-do-recover The pediatric call that makes your stomach drop /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT /pediatric-care/the-pediatric-call-that-makes-your-stomach-drop Meet the EMS Avenger: Saving lives with kindness and content /patient-care-compassion/meet-the-ems-avenger-saving-lives-with-kindness-and-content Discover how Jimmy Apple, aka The EMS Avenger, uses TikTok to simplify EMS training, counter misinformation and inspire with kindness Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:28:48 GMT /patient-care-compassion/meet-the-ems-avenger-saving-lives-with-kindness-and-content Insider analysis: Dropped patient lawsuit prompts EMS to refocus on lifting basics /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics Stretcher fall underscores the importance of foundational skills after alleged mishap in New Jersey Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:24:20 GMT /patient-handling/insider-analysis-dropped-patient-lawsuit-prompts-ems-to-refocus-on-lifting-basics Fusion medicine meets EMS: Inside Utah’s newest care approach /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach Because “stay in your lane” was never in the job description Fri, 30 May 2025 17:08:25 GMT /legislation-funding/fusion-medicine-meets-ems-inside-utahs-newest-care-approach What does it mean to do it right? /patient-care-compassion/what-does-it-mean-to-do-it-right “On virtually every call we run, we have the ability to make someone feel that their existence is important and that their well-being matters, if only by the way we interact with them.” Tue, 20 May 2025 15:22:31 GMT /patient-care-compassion/what-does-it-mean-to-do-it-right EMS Poem: Compassion, from the Latin, ‘to suffer with’ /patient-care-compassion/ems-poem-compassion-from-the-latin-to-suffer-with “If the day ever came when I could do this work and it didn’t bother me, that would be the day I needed to quit and find another job.” Mon, 19 May 2025 19:11:22 GMT /patient-care-compassion/ems-poem-compassion-from-the-latin-to-suffer-with ‘We care for everyone’ must be more than a motto /ems-week/we-care-for-everyone-must-be-more-than-a-motto See how EMS Week 2025’s theme, “We care. For everyone.,” drives equity-focused leadership, cultural competency and inclusive patient care in every EMS response. Mon, 19 May 2025 18:37:51 GMT /ems-week/we-care-for-everyone-must-be-more-than-a-motto 2025 ESO EMS Index: Opioid overdose calls drop to just 1% of all EMS calls /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:53 GMT /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls ‘Stop the Bleed’ turns 10: A decade of turning bystanders into lifesavers /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-turns-10-a-decade-of-turning-bystanders-into-lifesavers The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /bleeding-control/stop-the-bleed-turns-10-a-decade-of-turning-bystanders-into-lifesavers When crew dynamics disrupt patient care /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 insidious partner issues to avoid so that patients feel safe in our care Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/when-crew-dynamics-disrupt-patient-care-M05HhxELBm2mG0oI/ 5 simple strategies to strengthen patient relationships in EMS /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ Use these assessment and care tips to connect with patients and their families Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:38:00 GMT /patient-care/articles/lets-get-personal-Yrkoag1E785X7szv/ How paramedics can use vein finder devices like the AccuVein to improve IV access /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Reduce failed IV attempts and speed up patient care with a vein finder Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:54:43 GMT /how-paramedics-can-use-vein-finder-devices-like-the-accuvein-to-improve-iv-access Cognitive aids: Unlocking their potential to improve patient care in EMS /patient-assessment/cognitive-aids-unlocking-their-potential-to-improve-patient-care-in-ems High-stress decisions and human limitations demand more than just training Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:44:55 GMT /patient-assessment/cognitive-aids-unlocking-their-potential-to-improve-patient-care-in-ems The 'why’ factor: How customer service and culture define EMS success /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:20:09 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-why-factor-how-customer-service-and-culture-define-ems-success The human side of EMS: Culture, compassion and clinical courage /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage Live from ABC 360, keynote speaker Catherine Kuhlmann and Doug Wolfberg join the podcast to dive into stories of resilience and responsibility Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:53:43 GMT /patient-care-compassion/the-human-side-of-ems-culture-compassion-and-clinical-courage Future-proofing EMS: How a new course is building results-driven problem solvers /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers In this EMS One-Stop episode, Dr. Dave Williams explains how a new master’s-level course will empower leaders to solve systemic challenges using proven methodologies — and why quality must be a leadership priority Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:29:51 GMT /ems-training-and-education/future-proofing-ems-how-a-new-course-is-building-results-driven-problem-solvers Finding light in the sirens: The mental battle of EMS /wellness-week/finding-light-in-the-sirens-the-mental-battle-of-ems Savor the victories and find humor in the routine to carry the emotional load Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:34:08 GMT /wellness-week/finding-light-in-the-sirens-the-mental-battle-of-ems Beyond policy: EMS’s moral duty to deliver equitable care /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care “Our commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.” Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:24 GMT /patient-care-compassion/beyond-policy-emss-moral-duty-to-deliver-equitable-care Do you have an attitude problem? Overcoming bias /patient-care-compassion/do-you-have-an-attitude-problem-overcoming-bias I continued my verbal assault until the patient apologized to me with tears in his eyes Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:50:56 GMT /patient-care-compassion/do-you-have-an-attitude-problem-overcoming-bias Why are inequities happening in EMS care delivery and patient outcomes? /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes Lessons from a learning community, Part 2 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:37:42 GMT /patient-assessment/why-are-inequities-happening-in-ems-care-delivery-and-patient-outcomes On-demand webinar: Mastering capnography in EMS – Overcoming monitoring challenges /capnography/webinar-mastering-capnography-in-ems-overcoming-monitoring-challenges New solutions for higher standards of care Thu, 16 Jan 2025 22:24:15 GMT /capnography/webinar-mastering-capnography-in-ems-overcoming-monitoring-challenges ‘We care for everyone’ must be more than a motto /ems-week/we-care-for-everyone-must-be-more-than-a-motto See how EMS Week 2025’s theme, “We care. For everyone.,” drives equity-focused leadership, cultural competency and inclusive patient care in every EMS response. Mon, 19 May 2025 18:37:51 GMT /ems-week/we-care-for-everyone-must-be-more-than-a-motto Balancing care and collaboration: Key lessons from EMS and law enforcement interactions /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions Real-world case studies from EMS Lawyer Doug Wolfberg reveal critical takeaways for EMS providers working alongside law enforcement Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:19:45 GMT /legal/balancing-care-and-collaboration-key-lessons-from-ems-and-law-enforcement-interactions Welcome to the era of performative patient care /patient-care-compassion/welcome-to-the-era-of-performative-patient-care Improve your patient care and decrease your legal liability risk with conscious, deliberate practices Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:57:58 GMT /patient-care-compassion/welcome-to-the-era-of-performative-patient-care 2025 ESO EMS Index: Opioid overdose calls drop to just 1% of all EMS calls /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls While EMS sees fewer opioid-related emergencies, the report highlights growing concern over mental health incidents in children and repeat 911 usage Wed, 07 May 2025 13:12:53 GMT /research/2025-eso-ems-index-opioid-overdose-calls-drop-to-just-1-of-all-ems-calls