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This Week in EMS: A Recap for May 21 - 27, 2011
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Man Fires Shot After Pa. EMS Crew Enters Wrong Apartment
Two ambulance workers escaped without injury after having a gun accidentally pointed at them during an emergency call in Wilkinsburg.
Kansas City Nears Settlement Over Ambulance Death
The Kansas City Council is moving closer to settling a case involving a man who allegedly died while en route to a hospital without the ambulance crew realizing it.
Calif. Girl Gets $4.5M for Injury Made Worse by Provider
The California Highway Patrol paid a 6-year-old Bakersfield girl $4.5 million as part of a settlement stemming from a car crash that left the girl paralyzed in 2006.
EMS Safety
Tactical Scene Safety Series: Part 2
Safety in EMS requires compliance and control at all times. Compliance occurs when the patient exhibits cooperative behavior; control is established by maintaining compliance throughout the call. This article outlines four steps providers can take to achieve compliance and control.
Point of View
Closing the Gap Between Medics and Managers
If your agency suffers from a disconnect, you may want to consider closing the gap based on these universal themes suggested by social media respondents.
The Corner Office
EMS Leadership: Part 12--Resonant Leadership in EMS
Resonant leadership is when men and women step up and chart paths through unfamiliar territory, inspiring people in their organizations to be successful and contribute to the success of the organization they are part of. Learn how this leadership style could work for you.
EMS Health
EMS isn't work for the faint at heart. Nor is it for the faint of body. That's one of the reasons Todd Platner penned the book, EMS FITNESS: Get Fit to Save Lives. Maintaining a good working body that is able to perform with much less chance of injury is one of Todd's fitness goals for all providers.
EMS Operations
Regular updates on regulatory healthcare law as it relates to EMS and the ambulance industry. This month: Do You Have a Physician Certification Statement You Can Rely On?
Reading Room
Cowboy in the City: Q&A with Lisa Carney
Cowboy in the City is a fast-paced fiction novel that appeals to readers who love action/adventure stories splashed with a bit of humor. The book is based on author Lisa Carney's 15 years as a paramedic in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area and has been well-received by the local EMS community.
Podcasts
EMS Squadcast host Tim Perkins records from the National Collegiate EMS Foundation (NCEMSF) Conference in Philadelphia, PA, where he interviews NCEMSF President George Koenig, and discusses the recent Massaschusetts recertification scandal with EMS educator Mark Forgues.
Featured EMS World Magazine Article
In this month's Case Review, Dr. Jim Augustine discusses what happens after a tornado tears through a town and just getting to its victims is challenging.
Continuing Education
Intranasal Drug Administration: An Innovative Approach to Traditional Care
This continuing education article discusses intranasal drug administration--a delivery route that has not seen widespread EMS utilization, but which offers all levels of EMS providers a safe and effective alternative for drug delivery in a variety of emergency settings.
This CE activity is approved by EMS World Magazine, an organization accredited by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), for 1.5 CEUs. After reading the article, download the test that accompanies this article or take the CE test online at www.rapidce.com.
EMS World Webcasts
Register now for this free presentation on mass-casualty management scheduled for June 23 at 2 p.m. EST. In this webinar, the presenters will define a mass-casualty incident and discuss strategic planning considerations for medical surge, as well as decedent management, plus review operational strategies to ensure the development of integrated response systems. Sponsored by American Military University.
Product News
Panasonic Introduces the Toughbook 53
The powerful device includes 4G LTE wireless and other enhanced features designed to maximize productivity for mobile professionals.
Noticeboard
National EMS Awards of Excellence: Nomination Deadline is June 1
There are only days left to enter the National EMS Awards of Excellence program established by EMS World and NAEMT to recognize outstanding achievement in the EMS profession. The nomination period closes on June 1! Enter now for the chance to win monetary awards and a trip to EMS World Expo 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
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EMS Job Center
Check out our all new EMS Job Center. Post anonymous resumes to stay connected to the employment market and set up advanced job alerts.
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Reader Poll: Medic Misconduct
This week we ask readers: A South Carolina service is accused of covering up past instances of misconduct by two paramedics being investigated by the state for mishandling a beaten patient. Have you ever known a service to cover up or hide employee misconduct from regulators or the public? Click here to let us know your thoughts.
Upcoming Events
Visit our Events Calendar to see what educational opportunities are in your area, plus post your own listings. Here are a selection of EMS upcoming training events:
- June 19-22: 21st World Conference on Disaster Management, Toronto, Canada
- July 7-10: ClinCon 2011, Orlando, FL
- July 19-23: Firehouse Expo, Baltimore, MD
- August 29-September 2: EMS World Expo Las Vegas, NV
Other top headlines this week on EMSWorld.com
- Carbon Monoxide at Fla. Dispatch Center Hospitalizes 22
- Winnipeg to Bill Hospitals for EMS Delays
- Ga. Woman Files Wrongful Death Suit Against EMS Agency
- Suspect in Beating of Bryan Stow in Custody
- Massachusetts Responder Dies of Disease Contracted 33 Years Earlier
- Mo. Crews Continue Frantic Search for Tornado Survivors
- Ohio Apartment Fire Injures EMTs and Responders
- Help Sought for Disaster-Stricken Responders
- N.Y. Provider Pays $2.7M to Settle Federal Defraud Case
- Two Sentenced in W. Va. EMS Embezzlement Case
- Va. Firefighter Accused of Sex with EMS Crew Member Rehired
- Acadian Paramedic Recognized With Top Honor
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