Rick Patrick, 2009 Feb 8, Richard W. Patrick

Do you know the four priorities of an emergency response? Before reading any further, ask yourself what you think priority 1, 2, 3, and 4 is? Now read on and see how you did. Priority #1 -- Myself Priority...

Rick Patrick, 2009 Feb 8, Richard W. Patrick

Do you know the four priorities of an emergency response? Before reading any further, ask yourself what you think priority 1, 2, 3, and 4 is? Now read on and see how you did. Priority #1 -- Myself Priority...

Rick Patrick, 2009 Jan 18, Richard W. Patrick

Patient care safety is paramount in the practice of medicine and despite our greatest intentions medication errors still occur. The practice of medicine in EMS is no exception. No one wants to inflict...

Rick Patrick, 2008 Oct 19, Richard W. Patrick

Point I Safety is personal. Regardless of the tools and training provided by your organization and/or employer, only you can make the choice of being safe. Where do you place safety in the scope of your...

Rick Patrick, 2008 Feb 24, Richard W. Patrick

Step One: Select one person to be the risk manager for your organization. Provide him/her with the training and support necessary to get started with the process. (Sources: ASSE, ICATS, NSC or an insurance...

Rick Patrick, 2007 Aug 30, Richard W. Patrick

Safety is Priority One - NO Exception! An emergency incident is not your emergency. You have been called to mitigate someone else's unfortunate event. Assure the safety of you, your crew and the public...

Rick Patrick, 2007 Aug 30, Richard W. Patrick

Avoid back injuries. When using manual lifting devices, assure the weight being lifted is within the means of your crew, maintain proper posture and lift with your legs. - Rick Patrick, http://www.icats.net/...

Rick Patrick, 2007 Aug 30, Richard W. Patrick

Emergency response driving is low force defensive driving. Remember, emergency response privileges granted by motor vehicle laws are just that 'Privileges'. The general driving public does not know what...

Rick Patrick, 2007 Aug 24, Richard W. Patrick

SafetyZone™ Regardless of department policy, procedures, guidelines, education and training, and adequate tools to do the job - Safety is Still Personal. Follow policy and use tools correctly each and...

Rick Patrick, 2006 Nov 21, Richard W. Patrick

Personal protective equipment (PPE), by its very title implies tools to aid the emergency responder in being safe. These tools stem from the basic uniform of your organization to scientifically designed...