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This Week in EMS: Firehouse Expo 2009 Opens in Baltimore
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Firehouse Expo 2009 Opens in Baltimore
This year's conference officially kicked off Thursday, July 23, at the Baltimore Convention Center with a keynote presentation themed, "The Total Experience Includes Making it Home Safely." The main feature was a video co-produced by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and FDNY through their partnered program, "Everyone Goes Home."
New York to Pay $540M for False Medicaid Bills
The state and city of New York agreed Tuesday to pay a record $540 million to settle allegations they helped overbill the federal government for Medicaid services.
EMT Captain Found Guilty of Disobeying Cop's Orders
The Bound Brook rescue squad captain charged with disobeying a police officer's command by driving his emergency truck across railroad tracks to free a woman trapped in her car was found guilty on two of three counts.
Online Exclusive:
EMS Operations: The Medical Intelligence Officer
Information flow is important at major events--how can having an official conduit facilitate the job of EMS and overall situational awareness? Rescue Division Chief Nick LoCicero, of Tampa Fire Rescue, discusses why his agency assigned a medical intelligence officer as part of the department's response to Super Bowl XLIII this past February.
Online Exclusive:
Emergency iPhone App Takes ICE Into the Next Generation
In its two years of existence, Apple's iPhone has sold more than 21 million units. This summer's release of the iPhone 3GS should boost that total considerably. That's a lot of Americans with a lot of communications capability in their hands--and a lot of communications capability EMS could be taking greater advantage of. To help it do that, meet smart-ICE, a first-of-its-kind iPhone app that advances the concept of ICE ("In Case of Emergency" information kept on cell phones) into the next generation.
Resource Guide:
This month's Resource Guide focuses on critical issues for rural EMS providers including provider safety, rural best practices and rural billing resources.
Resource Guide:
Check out the latest resource from EMSResponder--our EMS Grants page--which offers a variety of resources for grant-writing and fundraising.
Product News:
Macworld Publication Calls Emergency First Aid Application One Of The Best
Think Safe's ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach application was recently reviewed by Macworld and awarded a 4.5 out of 5, ranking it as the top-rated first aid app according to Macworld. The publication cited, "This is a great way to walk people through performing unfamiliar tasks in stressful situations."
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Featured Forum Thread:
lifevsdeathuk says: New York, Wisconsin and Arizona have taken monies added on to cell phone taxes for 911 enhancement and diverted them elsewhere? Not good news for dispatchers? Maybe cell phone users can send in call requests via Twitter, like a certain official in Atlanta who bypassed the "system"?
Follow the link to read more, or browse other topics at www.emsresponder.com/forums.
Poll Question:
This week, we ask our readers: Do you routinely check for ICE information on the cell phones of incapacitated patients?
Reminders:
Deadline Approaching for Robert G. Nixon Memorial Foundation EMS EXPO Scholarship
The Robert G. Nixon Memorial Foundation was created to provide access to educational opportunities for deserving EMS professionals. The deadline for applications is August 3.
Call for Nominations: Emerging Leaders in EMS
EMS Magazine and EMSResponder.com are currently accepting nominations for our annual profile of Emerging Leaders in EMS. We are looking for candidates who combine real-world experience, educational achievement, professional development and the qualities of leadership necessary to move our profession forward. Nominations are due by July 31, 2009.
The October issue of EMS Magazine is our Reader's Choice issue. For the first time, we offer you the opportunity to customize EMSMagazine by selecting the content you would like us to feature in the issue. Complete our survey by July 27, 2009, and tell us what you want to see!
EMS EXPO Announces Photo Contest for 2009
For the second year, EMS EXPO is looking for photos of EMS/rescue/fire professionals in the field, at training events or in the workplace. Photos must be received by September 18, 2009.
Other top headlines this week on EMSResponder.com:
- Police: Kentucky EMT Stabbed Himself for Time Off Work
- Nintendo Wii CPR Project Earns American Heart Association Support
- Teen Dies After Drinking Poppy Pod Tea
- EMT Censures Spur Action at Massachusetts Hospital
- OK Trooper Suspended for Fight With Paramedic
- Florida Lock Boxes Gentler Than Kicking In Door
- MedStar Unveils Child-Friendly Ambulance
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