Provider Wellness And Safety

Tropical Rescue Worker's Personal Care Checklist

In the wake of the Jan. 12 Haitian earthquake, JEMS asked two of its editorial board members for tips to help responders who might have long assignments in unsanitary conditions in tropical locations.

Posted Friday, January 15, 2010

Fecal Matters

Guy Haskell remembers a "malodorous" call from a well-known "rapscallious" patient.

Posted Tuesday, January 12, 2010

OH Training Program Teaches Tactical EMS

A program brought to Northwest Ohio is teaching medical professionals how to respond in a hostile situation.

Posted Monday, January 11, 2010

Cold Keeps Kansas City EMS Busy

MAST ambulance workers are staying busy in the cold and snowy conditions this winter.

Posted Thursday, January 7, 2010

Last Word

Boston EMT negotiates health perks for providers; Florida campaign cuts nonemergent calls in half; St. Louis ED nurse helps outfit ambulances with new EKGs; and New South Wales paramedics replace fentanyl with unknown substance.

Posted Wednesday, January 6, 2010

D.C. Medics Flee From Ambulance as Patient Becomes Violent

He says that after the patient became violent, the crew got out of the ambulance and radioed for police.

Posted Monday, January 4, 2010

The Show Must Go On

From failed stunts that require extrication to dehydration from energy drinks, EMTs cover a wide variety of calls at an Evel Knievel stunt performance event.

Posted Tuesday, December 29, 2009

To the Summit: Government & industry convene to address ambulance safety

Government agencies and private organizations join forces to address ambulance safety; Agencies proactively address regional paramedic shortages; JEMS legal experts caution against too-real training; and more.

Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009