http://www.emsworld.com EMSWorld.com http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949388/amr-teaches-more-than-51000-people-how-to-save-lives-with-compression-only-cpr One-Day AMR World CPR challenge held in 40 states and two foreign countries Fri, 24 May 2013 17:34:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10949388/amr-teaches-more-than-51000-people-how-to-save-lives-with-compression-only-cpr http://www.emsworld.com/video/10912440/lights-amp-siren-psa MONOC Mobile Health Services has produced a PSA outlining the misconceptions and dangers of emergency siren use. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:35:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10912440/lights-amp-siren-psa http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10876684/acep-announces-release-of-disaster-hero-computer-game Game is geared to multiple audiences, including children, teens, parents and teachers to focus on what to do before, during and after a disaster. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 08:07:00 -0600 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10876684/acep-announces-release-of-disaster-hero-computer-game http://www.emsworld.com/news/10836481/autism-awareness-training-becomes-part-of-md-agencys-curriculum The training will be included in the departments virtual academy and will be required for all firefighters and paramedics to complete Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:24:00 -0600 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10836481/autism-awareness-training-becomes-part-of-md-agencys-curriculum http://www.emsworld.com/news/10796262/va-agencys-research-incorporated-into-medical-priority-dispatch-system-upgrade Research led to the realization that the time from receipt of call to the bystander placing hands on the patient to deliver quality CPR could be shortened Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:51:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10796262/va-agencys-research-incorporated-into-medical-priority-dispatch-system-upgrade http://www.emsworld.com/news/10783734/indianapolis-ems-chief-named-to-lead-indianapolis-coalition-for-patient-safety The Indianapolis Coalition for Patient Safety has provided a forum for Indianapolis-area hospitals to share information about best practices and work together to solve patient safety issues Sun, 23 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10783734/indianapolis-ems-chief-named-to-lead-indianapolis-coalition-for-patient-safety http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10782162/safe-sitter-saves-lives Safe Sitter is the only national non-profit solely devoted to preparing young teens (11-14) to confidently care for themselves and younger children when adults arent present. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:28:19 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10782162/safe-sitter-saves-lives http://www.emsworld.com/news/10781693/londons-air-ambulance-supports-medical-skills-for-young-offenders-project Young offenders, who are often present at the scene of violent incidents are trained to provide immediate hemorrhage control in the vital minutes after injury until the arrival of the emergency services Wed, 19 Sep 2012 04:26:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10781693/londons-air-ambulance-supports-medical-skills-for-young-offenders-project http://www.emsworld.com/video/10774117/crossing-alert-psa-from-richmond-va-ambulance-authority Crossing Alert campaign highlights risks distracted pedestrians face Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:54:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10774117/crossing-alert-psa-from-richmond-va-ambulance-authority http://www.emsworld.com/video/10745444/meet-quotdisasterquot-and-quotpreparednessquot-part-1 "Disaster" and "Preparedness" are two characters designed to help the public understand the need to take personal responsibility to prepare for potential emergencies. For more, see http://www.preparemetrokc.org/. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 06:46:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/video/10745444/meet-quotdisasterquot-and-quotpreparednessquot-part-1 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10726811/rider-alert-wins-2012-virginia-governors-transportation-safety-award-for-motorcycle-safety Rider Alert offers identification cards that are placed inside a riders helmet to give first responders access to life-saving information Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:38:15 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10726811/rider-alert-wins-2012-virginia-governors-transportation-safety-award-for-motorcycle-safety http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10720236/great-days-of-cpr-event-slated-for-june-1518-in-virginia Goal is to train up to 5,000 people in hands-only CPR over three days Tue, 22 May 2012 20:07:30 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10720236/great-days-of-cpr-event-slated-for-june-1518-in-virginia http://www.emsworld.com/news/10717361/third-draft-of-national-ems-culture-of-safety-strategy-released New to the draft is a section on special safety concerns for providers, patients and the public Fri, 18 May 2012 13:19:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10717361/third-draft-of-national-ems-culture-of-safety-strategy-released http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10713553/va-agencies-continue-to-highlight-motorcycle-safety Agencies came together for the third time this month to deliver the 'Think Bike' message Sat, 12 May 2012 12:32:18 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10713553/va-agencies-continue-to-highlight-motorcycle-safety http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10706554/rider-alert-motorcycle-safety-program-makes-texas-debut Rider Alert program provides free ID data cards that will help first responders provide rapid and accurate medical assistance to riders involved in accidents Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10706554/rider-alert-motorcycle-safety-program-makes-texas-debut http://www.emsworld.com/news/10710122/may-is-national-trauma-awareness-month The American Trauma Society has provided several talking points EMS agencies can use to integrate into posters for health fairs, local promotional events and safety rodeos Sat, 05 May 2012 18:33:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10710122/may-is-national-trauma-awareness-month http://www.emsworld.com/news/10707826/medtronic-launches-save-a-life-simulator-to-promote-bystander-response-for-cardiac-arrest Interactive tool simulates sudden cardiac arrest event and teaches crucial steps in saving a life Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10707826/medtronic-launches-save-a-life-simulator-to-promote-bystander-response-for-cardiac-arrest http://www.emsworld.com/news/10704526/map-an-aed-win-an-aed Goal is to assemble global database Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10704526/map-an-aed-win-an-aed http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10703043/rural-metro-distributes-home-drug-test-kits-to-parents-before-national-get-high-day The term 420 is the universal code for marijuana use and April 20 has become a counterculture holiday celebrating its use. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:39:47 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/press_release/10703043/rural-metro-distributes-home-drug-test-kits-to-parents-before-national-get-high-day http://www.emsworld.com/news/10453236/health-care-innovation-challenge-to-award-1-billion-for-healthcare-innovations Community-based paramedicine on list of potential projects Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:40:00 -0600 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10453236/health-care-innovation-challenge-to-award-1-billion-for-healthcare-innovations http://www.emsworld.com/news/10442135/rider-alert-usa-helps-uk-counterpart-win-road-safety-award Road safety initiatives receive public recognition Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:26:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10442135/rider-alert-usa-helps-uk-counterpart-win-road-safety-award http://www.emsworld.com/news/10337256/west-virginias-ems-retirement-plan-aims-to-retain-providers How do you retain good people? Offer them security for their golden years. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.emsworld.com/news/10337256/west-virginias-ems-retirement-plan-aims-to-retain-providers