Patient Safety
The patient safety topic contains news, tips and expert-written articles sharing how EMS providers can build safety into every system of care, ensuring that patients receive the safest and most reliable care.
How clinical variation, management visibility and unintentional overtime impact provider fatigue, depersonalization
Suspect physical abuse of a child when there is a mismatch between the reported mechanism of injury, patient history and the physical exam findings
Pill organizers and dispensers that help prevent missed doses, overdoses and interactions
South Metro Fire Rescue crews faced a technical rescue at a Centennial construction site
One of the victims was in critical condition after falling 200 to 250 feet down a cliff at Lake Cumberland
Holmen first responders removed the injured resident through a window after the crash; the resident was then transported to a hospital by Tri-State Ambulance service
San Bernardino County firefighters used an aerial ladder and rope rescue system to rescue the woman after a passerby had heard her screams for help
Louisville firefighters managed to uncover the worker鈥檚 arm and head, creating just enough space for Paramedic Nate Witek to place what he called the best IV of his career
To promote responder safety during Crash Responder Safety Week, consider these key NHTSA initiatives for community engagement and road safety
Technical rescue work in Louisville saved a worker trapped 10 to 12 feet below ground at a demolition site
The accused was sentenced to three years of probation and will be required to register as a sex offender
Combine hazmat principles with high-visibility vests, traffic cones, scene lighting and personal lighting devices to reduce MVC scene risks
Hennepin Healthcare aims to join a national study on the pre-hospital use of calcium and vasopressin on trauma patients
鈥淭here has never been a more crucial time to have a wingmate in EMS 鈥� a wingmate to watch your six and guide each other through the storm鈥�
Are you endangering your littlest patients?
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
Prevent common at-home injuries with practical tools to prevent falls and ensure emergency help is always within reach
The resolution seeks to clarify the collaboration between police and EMS when a patient is irrational, combative and extremely violent
From grabber tools to car safety handles, discover affordable devices designed to assist with mobility and reach, reducing the risk of injury
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
The critical thinking behind every EMS call
While the national average for seat belt use reached 91.9% in 2023, some states continue to fall short of this standard
A worker in Bridgeport became trapped when a brick wall collapsed on him
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Technical rescue work in Baltimore County saved a seriously injured man who had fallen into a well
The lawsuit claims Gilbert EMS personnel minimized the patient鈥檚 blood pressure readings of 207/102 and 209/102, along with other complaints
How to navigate the opioid funding landscape to secure resources for opioid abatement, reimbursement and remediation expenses
The Knox County Sheriff鈥檚 Office said there was a crash involving a vehicle that transports miners underground
EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms
