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Paramedic Chiefs of Canada – Paramedicine, Mental Health, and Crisis Calls in the Community: Highlights for Leadership

FirstWatch

In this session, we will consider some of the current research and evidence with respect to what paramedic leaders need to know and what they can do to implement evidence-informed improvements. An evidence-informed framework for crisis care will be shared, along with areas for potential practice change.

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Feedback Use in Paramedicine

International Journal of Paramedicine

Objective: The aim of this scoping review is to determine how feedback is used in paramedicine. Introduction: Feedback is widely recognised as essential for clinician growth in healthcare however there is limited research on its use within paramedicine. Two authors independently screened and selected studies for full-text review.

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Exploring the Role of Paramedics in Identifying Criminal Activity

International Journal of Paramedicine

Background - Paramedics respond to sexual health issues or sexual/violent assaults on bondservants, injury/illness to persons connected with organized crime, or radicalized persons, they may witness red flags that may hold crucial information for law enforcement. Conclusions - Research on paramedicine as a standalone was lacking.

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[PARAMEDIC CHIEFS OF CANADA] November 2024 e-Bulletin

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

Given that the mental health and wellbeing of paramedics has been highlighted as an issue of importance by Public Safety Canada (PSC), this research has the potential to illustrate a significant source of stress for paramedics and better inform possible workforce health interventions. for information on how to join the webinar.

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A Cross-Sectional Analysis of ALS/ BLS Care in Low Acuity 9-1-1 Response by Geography and Insurance Status Utilizing the 2019 NEMSIS Dataset

International Journal of Paramedicine

Data were obtained from the National Emergency Services Information System (NEMSIS) database for 2019. As such, EMS programs like community paramedicine, could be potentially effective interventions to close gaps in access to care for rural residents. Discussion.

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[PARAMEDIC CHIEFS OF CANADA] February 2024 e-Bulletin

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

The three categories that will be considered in 2024 include: Award of Excellence for a Quality Workplace Award of Excellence for an Innovative Treatment or Technology Award of Excellence for a Client Centered Initiative The person or team shall be nominated by the care providers and leaders of Paramedicine in Canada.

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[PRESS RELEASE] Paramedic Chiefs of Canada release vision for future focused on patients, evidence, and ongoing learning

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2023 Paramedic Chiefs of Canada release vision for future focused on patients, evidence, and ongoing learning Report titled ‘Principles and Enabling Factors Guiding Paramedicine in Canada’ released with focus on new priorities for industry KELOWNA, B.C. –