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Administration And Leadership
Preventing Ambulance Accidents Should be a Bigger Focus in EMS
As a profession, EMS needs to really start focusing on the safety of our personnel and doing more to prevent ambulance accidents.
Creating an EMS Culture of Safety
Document provides a framework for developing a strategy that proactively informs the entire practice of EMS within an agency.
Ways EMS Providers Can Improve Morale
If you find yourself wishing your workplace were a better place to spend 12 hours, these tips for improving workplace morale from the ground up are for you.
Why Being a High-Reliability Organization Is Important in EMS
EMS can achieve safety & reliability despite its dynamic, high-risk environment.
Why EMS Should Employ High-Reliability Organization Characteristics
See how HRO principles can be used during a high-risk EMS event.
Pro Bono: Allowing EMS to Carry Concealed Weapons Raises Legal Questions
Find out the legal issues that arise when considering whether EMS providers can carry weapons for self-protection.
How the University of New Mexico’s EMS Medical Direction Consortium Encourages Collaboration
Collective expertise of physicians is available to participating agencies.
FDNY Adopts New Social Media Guidelines Following Multiple Scandals
Racist and sexist tweets, pictures posted of patients online prompted updates.
Volunteer EMS Staff Protects More Than 2,000 People in Colo.
With only two paid positions on staff, the West Routt Fire Protection Services is an exemplary case of volunteer power.
Using and Understanding EMS Buzzwords
EMS leaders might find themselves trying to hit “benchmarks” and “core competencies” in “quality care” while still trying to “herd cats.”
Product Connect
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Power-PRO XT (Model 6500)
Stryker Power-PRO is a hydraulically powered ambulance cot with industry-leading ergonomics. Foot end controls activate powered lifting and lower function for capacities up to 700 lbs. Operator safety and patient comfort are significantly improved.
Power-PRO™ XT
Power-PRO XT powered ambulance cot dramatically reduces strenuous lifting and the associated risk of back injury.
Stair-PRO (Model 6252)
Stair-PRO is scientifically proven to reduce the risk of operator injury. The operator position, adjustability of handles, angle of the track and the built-in descent control made Stair-PRO the safest chair in its product category.
Featured Careers & Jobs in EMS
Articles
Day 6: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
The Ambulance Leadership Forum and a Yorkshire Ambulance... More >
Videos- Government-Run vs. Private EMS
- Making Safety Sexy
- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
- Arming Leadership for Safety Change
Ambulance Innovations from Europe
EMS provider roles around the world differ, and so do the vehicles we use to transport patients... Register>
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Canadian Paramedics Rescue Five People Trapped Inside Apartment Fire
People were screaming that kids were inside the Prince Albert apartment.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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