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EMS.gov | Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies

American Ambulance Association

Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies Don’t Miss this Virtual Symposium, August 2, 2024 The EMS community is increasingly tasked with responding to behavioral health emergencies. The 988 suicide and crisis […] The post EMS.gov | Responding to Behavioral Health Emergencies appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Special episode: The Intensive Care Academy

Critical Care Scenarios

We share our grand new project, the Intensive Care Academy, an online, video-based, subscriber-only educational platform. Check it out at icu101.com! We share our grand new project, the Intensive Care Academy, an online, video-based, subscriber-only educational platform. Check it out at icu101.com !

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Joint Position Statement on EMS Performance Measures Beyond Response Times

American Ambulance Association

Read Statement Authors: Douglas F. Kupas*, Matt Zavadsky, Brooke Burton, Chip Decker, Robert Dunne, Peter Dworsky, Richard Ferron, DanielGerard, Joseph Grover, Joseph House, Jeffrey Jarvis, Sheree Murphy, Jerry Overton, Michael […] The post Joint Position Statement on EMS Performance Measures Beyond Response Times appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Homelessness and Health: EMTs on the Streets

Unitek EMT

How EMTs are bridging gaps in healthcare for the homeless. In cities across the United States, over 580,000 people experience homelessness on any given night, with many facing severe healthcare challenges that go largely unmet, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress (2020).

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System Spotlight: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

GEDC

GEDC’s System Spotlight Series shares the great work that member organizations are doing in the field of geriatric emergency medicine. Through the pursuit of GEDA accreditation, implementation of meaningful QI initiatives, and provision of educational resources for clinicians, health systems that take advantage of GEDC membership are setting the standard for outstanding geriatric emergency medicine.

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Public Safety Immersive Test Center

FirstNet Authority

Public Safety Immersive Test Center michelle.fordi… Wed, 07/31/2024 - 15:31 The U.S. Department of Commerce’s First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) partnered to build the Public Safety Immersive Test Center in Boulder, Colorado, to spur the development and deployment of technologies critical to effective public safety response.

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Inside Autism Spectrum Disorder: Facts and Strategies

Paramedics World

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a topic that touches the lives of millions around the world. From understanding the signs and symptoms to exploring treatment… The post Inside Autism Spectrum Disorder: Facts and Strategies appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Ep. 142 Vol 28 Issue 2

Prehospital Emergency Care Podcast

The PEC podcast team covers the Prehospital Emergency Care Journal Volume 28 Number 2. We talk about engaging manuscripts in this journal like: A Retrospective Nationwide Comparison of the iGel and King Laryngeal Tube Supraglottic Airways for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation & Comparison of the Scope of Practice of the Army Combat Medic Specialist and Civilian National EMS Certification Levels Click here to download it today!

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How Your Donations Make a Difference in Supporting First Responders

First Responders Foundation

In communities across the nation, first responders are on the front lines, ensuring our safety and responding to emergencies with speed and expertise. These brave individuals—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—rely not only on their training and dedication but also on the support they receive from their communities. This blog post explores how your donations can significantly impact first responders, enhancing their capabilities and ensuring they can continue to perform their du

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Understanding Rosacea: Essential Information for Managing This Skin Condition

Paramedics World

Are you tired of dealing with persistent redness and flare-ups on your face that just won’t seem to go away? If so, you might be one of the many individuals… The post Understanding Rosacea: Essential Information for Managing This Skin Condition appeared first on Paramedics World.

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Wonka's Weedy Wallop!

EMS 20/20

Wow. Spencer tries to outright murder Chris with a litany of system issues and leaving equipment behind as a Paramedic gets assaulted and an EMT gets abandoned. Listen now and see if Chris survives this week's episode! Wow. Spencer tries to outright murder Chris with a litany of system issues and leaving equipment behind as a Paramedic gets assaulted and an EMT gets abandoned.

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