November 2021

Featured Article

The regional paramedic program was founded in 2013 to bring EMS education to the most rural areas of Western New York. (Photo: WCA Services Corp.)

Education/Training

National Certs, Closer to Home

11/01/2021

James Careless ;

A key approval helps fill a void and ease New York students’ travel.

A key approval helps fill a void...

11/01/2021

EMSWorld

The protective measures of 2020 should still work against current variants.

Patient Care

COVID-19: The Battle Continues

11/01/2021

John Erich ;

Autumn brought another surge, but the situation this year is far different.

Autumn brought another surge,...

11/01/2021

EMSWorld

A high-flow nasal cannula with tubing and harness.

Patient Care

The Edge: High-Flow Nasal Oxygen and EMS

11/01/2021

James DuCanto ;

Where has this modality been our whole careers?

Where has this modality been our...

11/01/2021

EMSWorld

There are now evidence-based strategies that can help EMS providers unravel their accumulating anxiety. (Image: DanSun Photo Art)

Community

Minding the Mind of EMS, Part 3

10/31/2021

Paul E. Pepe , MD, MPH, FAEMS;

Peter M. Antevy , MD;

Lauren M. Maloney , MD, NRP, FP-C;

Remle P. Crowe , PhD, NREMT;

Jason Hoffman , BS, NRP, CCEMT-P;

Christopher B. Colwell , MD, FACEP;

Bryan L. Doerries , MFA;

Stephen H. Anderson , MD;

Sandra M. Schneider , MD, FACEP;

These novel options are improving responders’ mental well-being.

These novel options are...

10/31/2021

EMSWorld

Often leaving a patient where you found them is appropriate, but sometimes no-transports can pose extremely high risk in terms of patient safety and organizational exposure.

Leadership/Management

Leader's Digest: Reducing the Refusal Risk

10/31/2021

Brian LaCroix , BS, FACPE, CPPS, NRP;

These can be dangerous calls—know how to maximize both patient safety and your own.

These can be dangerous...

10/31/2021

EMSWorld

Each department has to determine what discipline levels or tiers it requires to successfully achieve a disciplined organization. The goal is to train, lead, coach, encourage, and communicate behavior and the consequences. (Photo: Scott Spitzer Photography)

Leadership/Management

Discipline in EMS: Set Up for Success

10/30/2021

Drew Hooker , MPA, CEMSO, NRP, PD;

Kevin Grannis , CCEMT-P, NRP;

Clearly define violations and procedures so employees know where they stand.

Clearly define violations and...

10/30/2021

EMSWorld

Just to get this project started required a collaboration between Ventura County EMS, three other local transporting agencies, and four local hospice providers.

MIH-CP

Journal Watch: Can MIH Care Reduce Hospice Transports?

10/30/2021

Antonio R. Fernandez , PhD, NRP, FAHA;

A risk reduction of nearly half provides cause for optimism.

A risk reduction of nearly half...

10/30/2021

EMSWorld

The Emergency Patient Transport Plan requires a collaborative effort between healthcare systems and numerous EMS agencies.

Operations

Ohio Diversion Plan Keeps Emergency Patients Moving

10/29/2021

Janine E. Curcio , DO;

Natalie Ferretti , MD;

It’s helped share the surge burden in the Columbus region for more than 20 years.

It’s helped share the surge...

10/29/2021

EMSWorld

Community

EMS Hall of Fame: The Pioneers of Prehospital Care—The Vaccine Pioneers

10/29/2021

John Erich ;

A bimonthly series remembers the most important and influential leaders of EMS.

A bimonthly series remembers the...

10/29/2021

EMSWorld

Now that we have a real-life example, Kahn says, EMS needs to look at backup plans and put redundancies in place.

Operations

Resident Eagle: Lessons From a Cyberattack

10/28/2021

Susan E. Sagarra ;

Losing multiple hospitals forced San Diego providers to adapt.

Losing multiple hospitals forced...

10/28/2021

EMSWorld

We know good medicine in bad places resulted in intelligence that led to a safer world, writes Jeremy Miller.

Patient Care

Guest Editorial: We Got Them Home

10/28/2021

Jeremy D. Miller , MEd;

America’s military medics in Afghanistan accomplished their mission.

America’s military medics in...

10/28/2021

EMSWorld

Because the evidence basis for utilization of air medical services continues to evolve, NAEMSP, ACEP, and AMPA believe an update regarding the appropriate utilization of air medical services is warranted.

Leadership/Management

Association Update: November 2021

10/27/2021

EMS World Staff

A roundup of news from major EMS leadership organizations.

A roundup of news from major EMS...

10/27/2021

EMSWorld

Community

Reader Feedback: November 2021

10/27/2021

Your comments, posts, e-mails, and reactions to EMS World content.

Your comments, posts, e-mails,...

10/27/2021

EMSWorld

Operations

Product Showcase: November 2021

10/27/2021

EMS World Staff

Solutions for your major EMS concerns.

Solutions for your major EMS...

10/27/2021

EMSWorld

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