This Week in EMS: D.C. FEMS Sued...Firefighters Fired...Information-Sharing Initiative
The family of a Northeast Washington man who died of a heart attack hours after being told by a D.C. paramedic that he suffered from acid reflux filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the District on Tuesday.
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D.C. Family to Sue District Over 'Acid Reflux' Misdiagnosis
The family of a Northeast Washington man who died of a heart attack hours after being told by a D.C. paramedic that he suffered from acid reflux filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the District on Tuesday.
Two Florida Firefighters Fired After Skipping Call
Two city firefighters have lost their jobs after a lieutenant reportedly skipped an emergency medical call to coach a children's soccer game.
Lowell, Mass. Rescuers to Avoid Flu Cases
In the wake of an uptick of H1N1 cases, firefighters and police officers won't respond to emergency medical calls for anyone with flu-like symptoms.
DHS Unveils 'Virtual USA' Information-Sharing Initiative
Virtual USA is an innovative information-sharing initiative developed in collaboration with the emergency response community and state and local governments across the nation that helps federal, state, local and tribal first responders communicate during emergencies.
Prehospital Profile
Frisbie Memorial Hospital EMS/ambulance service was established on April 1, 1980, and was the first hospital-based service in New England. Since then, it has developed into one of the most progressive EMS services in the northeast.
Training & Resources
Literature Review: Seeking Care Faster for ACS Symptoms
Delay from onset of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms to hospital admission continues to be prolonged. To date, community education campaigns on the topic have had disappointing results. Researchers recently conducted a clinical randomized trial to test whether an intervention tailored specifically for patients with ACS and delivered one-on-one would reduce prehospital delay time.
EMS Field Instruction: Part 4--How to Get the Most Out of Your Training Program
Although your field instruction program is designed to train you, learning is, in large part, up to you. A desire to learn will be your best tool for absorbing all the information that will be presented to you.
Featured Article
Leadership Tips: Rehiring Problem Employees
Years of experience say that when it comes to the fundamentals of their lives, people don't change.
Continuing Education
EMS Care of the Schizophrenic Patient
Schizophrenia is a common psychiatric condition encountered by EMS professionals that is characterized by disturbances in the patient's perceptions, thoughts, behaviors and affect that last for more than six months. Because schizophrenia is commonly mistaken for various other psychiatric conditions, it is important for EMS providers to know what it is and how to assess and manage patients who have or display signs and symptoms associated with this condition.
This CE activity is approved by EMS Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs.
Industry News
MONOC Mobile Health Services Deploys In Motion Technology
In Motion Technology, a leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that its end-to-end solutions have been deployed by MONOC Mobile Health Services--New Jersey's largest EMS agency--to strengthen communications, track ambulances and monitor in-vehicle medication inventories.
Featured Job
Deer-Grove EMS is currently accepting resumes for its EMS chief position. Responsibilities of the chief include but are not limited to managing all personnel; setting up protocols and quality assurance; annual budget preparation and adoption; coordinating training; overseeing continued development of the internship program; and representing the service at the local, county and state levels.
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