This Week in EMS: EMT Act Passes...Roadshow to EMS EXPO...European Ambulance Design
EMS EXPO starts next week! The conference runs from September 27-October 1 at the Dallas Convention Center. Get a sneak peek at what you can expect during the event,
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Bill to Help Military Medics Become EMTs Passes House
Congresswoman Melissa Bean's Emergency Medic Transition (EMT) Act, which makes it easier and faster for veterans who served as medics to earn certification as civilian EMTs, passed the House with bipartisan support by a vote of 412-5.
Miss. Councilman Stands Firm on AMR Policy Change
A Jackson councilman remained firm on Thursday in his stance that the policy local emergency responders are using should be changed despite the reaction it has kindled among responders nationwide.
CDC Data Show Nation's Emergency Preparedness Increasing
New data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control shows that state and local health departments are making significant gains in the areas of emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
EMS EXPO 2010
EMS EXPO starts next week! The conference runs from September 27-October 1 at the Dallas Convention Center. Get a sneak peek at what you can expect during the event, plus take a virtual journey to Dallas with our Roadshow to EXPO, a one-of-a-kind travelling showcase presenting the latest in ambulance design and EMS equipment to industry professionals. Online registration for the EXPO is still available.
EMS Operations
Ambulance and EMS Personnel Safety: A European Perspective
Patient and medic safety in Europe has become more and more important over the past 10 years. Technology, precise research on safety and scientific reviews of severe accidents have provided more opportunities to lower costs of on-duty injuries, compensation payments after patient involvement in ambulance crashes and many other important issues.
Research Review
Automatic External Defibrillator Deployment in Higher Education
The University of Louisville Department of Environmental Health and Safety recently conducted an online survey to determine the distribution and effectiveness of AEDs in other North American colleges and universities.
Case Study
StatBand EMS Triage Tags Improve Emergency Response for Wisconsin
In 2008, the Wisconsin Division of Public Health, Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program, in collaboration with other emergency response partners, established and implemented a statewide web-based Patient Tracking System to mitigate the difficulties surrounding the tracking of patients during a multiple victim incident.
EMS Podcasts
The EMS Squadcast: September 2010
The EMS Squadcast is a podcast series dedicated to discussions relevant to the world of EMS today. Join host Tim Perkins as he welcomes guests Jules Scadden and Tracey Loscar to this month's episode. Jules discusses a recent EMS-initiated movement designed to better familiarize members of Congress with EMS and EMS-related legislation, plus also reviews the presentations she will be giving at the upcoming EMS Expo in Dallas, TX, September 27-October 1. Tracey is the author of EMS Magazine's September issue cover report on the importance of death notifications and a new column on EMSResponder.com dedicated to women in EMS.
Featured EMS Magazine Article: September 2010
Skills Station: Rapid Unit Assessment
With a seriously injured trauma patient, we perform a rapid assessment to identify and manage life threats. If time allows, we also conduct a detailed physical exam to identify and manage less serious injuries. A similar approach can be taken each shift when you check the ambulance. You may be sent on a call before the unit check is complete, so you want to make sure the most important equipment is in working order, which you can do by following this Rapid Unit Assessment checklist.
Continuing Education
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