EMS Protocols
The EMS protocols topic section includes recent news and articles about proper EMS protocols.
鈥淥ur commitment to take care of others is not a political undertaking; it represents the greatest of social contracts in helping our fellow humans in their time of need.鈥�
The defense attorneys representing one of the firefighters share the legal and operational lessons from this high-profile case, emphasizing documentation, training and BWCs
Skilled actor patients offer a practical, impactful way to teach EMS providers respect for diversity, enhancing critical thinking, interpersonal skills and public trust
We asked our audience, 鈥淗ow long should you look for a patient you can鈥檛 locate?鈥�
Establishing clear policies, protocols and building trust: PCHD EMS shares their body-worn cameras implementation journey
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Drs. Tracy Coffey and Ashley Huff discuss geographic inequities and extraordinarily long transports
Position papers on neuroprotective CPR and pre-hospital transfusion of blood products were previously endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
President Jos茅 G, Caba帽as MD, MPH, FAEMS, said the non-clinical forum sets a dangerous precedent related to patient care
Five position papers 鈥� focused on climate change, blood transfusions, reproductive health, mental health and CPR 鈥� were endorsed at the annual NFPA Urban Fire Forum
Debunking unsound research and increasing hospital collaboration to improve outcomes
Assessing prehospital management and outcomes in patients assessed for hypoglycemia
Working with law enforcement to identify protocols and preferences can help them help you
Hennepin EMS collaborated with addiction medicine experts to establish a treatment protocol
The Monroe Fire Department鈥檚 Continuous Quality Improvement Plan provides an effective tool for evaluating and improving the quality of prehospital care
The settlement sum aims to resolve the remaining claims in a lawsuit over deputies and firefighters sharing photos of the NBA star鈥檚 fatal helicopter crash
Firefighters and paramedics often take images on calls. How long should such images be retained, and why?
Finding the balance between being prepared for anything and being quick, light and back pain-free
Members who were previously terminated over the rule have the option to reapply for a position at the department
Teaching points from the 鈥榤alpractice or murder鈥� case 鈥� Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
The claim has prompted Town Council to rethink the contract with the Hermon Volunteer Rescue & First Aid Squad
The Fresno County Department of Public Health reinstated an 鈥渁ssess-and-refer鈥� policy on Wednesday to ease the burden on hospitals
Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
Not all safety improvements have to cost a fortune 鈥� some can be entirely free and can bring an immediate return on investment
City council members will vote on a 2-year ban on all chemical sedatives used to restrain patients as well as any new sedatives for medical purposes
Jarrod P. Martin and Shawn P. Hoyle remain employed by Woonsocket Fire Department amid the appeal, but are no longer handling rescue calls
3,213 EMS providers speak up about job satisfaction, effective leadership, safety and innovation in the EMS Trend Survey
We need our legislators to enact laws that focus on the real issues of reimbursement, enabling ET3 and recognizing EMS as an essential service
鈥淥ver-legislating providers committed to excellence is not the answer鈥�
The bill鈥檚 sponsor said a pattern of counseling people out of transports is not a best practice
Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed
